Manager/ Senior Manager/ Lead Manager (Supply Chain Capability Development) (Pha

Ministry of Health; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ministry of Health in Singapore seeks a strategic leader to oversee procurement and supply management for pharmaceutical materials, ensuring stockpile readiness and robust governance. The role requires coordinating with hospitals, vendors and regulatory bodies in a fast-moving environment.

The successful candidate will drive risk management, policy-aligned frameworks and vendor management, contributing to Singapore’s healthcare resilience and access to essential medicines.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy qualification with hospital experience.
• Managerial experience with supervision and people leadership.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in procurement, vendor management and product life cycle management.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and reporting software.

Responsabilités

• Plan and manage the procurement and lifecycle of strategic pharmaceutical supplies.
• Identify vulnerabilities in pharmaceutical supply chains and develop continuity options.
• Develop new frameworks and operating models aligning with policy objectives.
• Support demand planning, inventory monitoring, replenishment, deployment and disposal of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Collaborate with manufacturers, logistics providers and public healthcare institutions to ensure compliance with contractual, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support management of product shortages, recalls, quality issues and supply disruptions with stakeholder engagement.

Connaissances

Procurement management

Vendor management

Risk management

Policy development

Data analysis

Audit of supply chain

Good Distribution Practice

Formation

Tertiary qualifications in Pharmacy

Outils

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Tableau

SharePoint

Description du poste

What the role is:

• Strategic procurement and supply management.
• Supply sustainability and resilience.
• Stockpile planning and readiness.
• Quality and governance assurance.
• Contingency planning and response.
• Policy and stakeholder coordination.

You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What you will be working on:

1. Plan and manage the procurement and lifecycle of strategic pharmaceutical supplies. This includes developing sourcing approaches, assessing supply risks, managing vendors and balancing readiness, affordability, shelf life and wastage considerations.
2. Identify vulnerabilities in pharmaceutical supply chains and develop practical options to strengthen supply continuity.
3. Develop new frameworks, operating models and solutions for emerging or less-defined areas of work. You will convert broad policy objectives and operational needs into clear, implementable plans.
4. Support demand planning, inventory monitoring, replenishment, deployment and disposal of pharmaceutical supplies.
5. Work with manufacturers, logistics service providers and public healthcare institutions to ensure that pharmaceutical supplies are managed in accordance with applicable contractual, quality and regulatory requirements.
6. Support the management of product shortages, recalls, quality issues and other supply disruptions. You will engage healthcare institutions, government agencies, logistics service providers, pharmaceutical suppliers and other stakeholders to develop and implement solutions to ensure availability of pharmaceutical supplies.

What we are looking for:

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualifications in Pharmacy with relevant experience in the hospitals.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years (for Manager) or 5 years (for Senior Manager) or 8 years (for Lead Manager) of managerial experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, written and facilitation skills. Having experience in risk management, negotiation and working with different work cultures will be an advantage.
• Working experience in policy development, programme management, data analysis or preparation of management submissions.
• Working experience in procurement, product life cycle management, vendor management of therapeutic products.
• Good awareness of Good Distribution Practice or Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices.
• Working experience in audit of supply chain for regulated products with knowledge of distribution management, medical product management and contingency operations is preferred. Experience in pharmaceutical-related audits or projects will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Sharepoint, Bower BI, Tableau) preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work through complex issues where information or precedents may be limited.
• The ability to develop structured, practical and risk-conscious solutions.
• Sound professional judgement and a strong commitment to integrity, accountability and responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Adaptability, curiosity and a willingness to learn beyond traditional pharmacy practice.
• Organised and able to multi-task.
• Attention to detail and the discipline to maintain appropriate governance, documentation and follow-through.
• A strong sense of public purpose and commitment to improving Singapore’s healthcare resilience.
• Depending on operational requirements, officers may occasionally be required to support urgent work outside normal office hours.

Candidates without experience in every area may still be considered if they demonstrate strong transferable competencies, learning agility and the potential to undertake the responsibilities of the role. For more senior appointments, candidates should demonstrate the ability to lead complex workstreams, guide team members, influence stakeholders and provide clear recommendations to management. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

About Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people – to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH’s responses to these challenges include preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing the capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation.As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans.