Regional Segment Lead (Healthcare Polymers)

CREW by HRNET; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare materials firm in Singapore is seeking a Regional Segment Manager to expand its medical polymer portfolio. The role involves developing growth strategies in Southeast Asia, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A minimum of 5 years of experience in related fields is required, along with a relevant degree. The position also requires strong analytical and communication skills, with occasional travel across the ASEAN region. Interested applicants should send their CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in polymers, chemicals, medical devices, or healthcare materials.
• Strong understanding of medical device value chain and regulatory landscape.
• Proven ability to develop new business and lead technical-commercial discussions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional growth strategy for medical-grade polymers.
• Partner with key suppliers and drive joint initiatives.
• Own segment budget, sales pipeline, and profitability KPIs.
• Provide regular reporting and insights on sales performance.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of medical device value chain

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or Business

Job description

Are you passionate about healthcare materials and driving growth in high-impact markets? We are looking for a Regional Segment Manager, Healthcare Polymer to lead and expand our medical polymer portfolio across Southeast Asia. This is a strategic, high-visibility role working closely with global teams, key suppliers, and regional sales organizations to build a sustainable and profitable medical polymers business.

Your Role & Impact

As the Regional Segment Manager, you will own the regional growth strategy for medical-grade polymers and act as the key bridge between global medical segment teams, suppliers, and customers.

You will:

• Develop and execute the regional growth strategy for the Medical Polymer portfolio across Southeast Asia, aligned with global medical segment priorities.

• Partner closely with key suppliers and principals, driving joint initiatives and strengthening long-term strategic relationships.

• Own the segment budget, sales pipeline, and profitability KPIs, working hand-in-hand with regional management.

• Provide regular reporting and insights to global and regional stakeholders on sales performance, project pipeline, customer activity, and market trends.

• Lead supplier and portfolio management, including onboarding new suppliers and optimizing the product portfolio.

• Drive regional marketing initiatives and project pipeline development in collaboration with regional sales teams.

• Support the acquisition of new medical customers including brand owners, OEMs/ODMs, and molders.

• Track and translate market and technology trends (medical devices, diagnostics, drug delivery, sustainability, regulatory and sterilization technologies) into commercial opportunities.

• Act as the central technical and regulatory contact for medical-grade polymers, supporting compliance requirements such as ISO 10993, USP Class VI, DMF, and customer documentation.

• Support customer application discussions, troubleshooting, qualification processes, and project development.

• Represent the company at medical industry trade fairs, conferences, and supplier events in Asia and internationally.

What We’re Looking For

• Min 5 years of experience in polymers, chemicals, medical devices, or healthcare materials—ideally in a commercial, technical, or business development role.

• Strong understanding of the medical device value chain, manufacturing processes, and regulatory landscape.

• Proven ability to develop new business, manage key stakeholders, and lead technical-commercial discussions.

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or Business.

• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across regions and functions.

• Willingness to travel across ASEAN and occasionally globally for supplier meetings, customer visits, and industry events.

How to Apply

Send your updated CV to [e-mail] with:

• Your expected salary

• Last drawn package

• Notice period / earliest start date

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ho Yu Qing Deborah (R1104551)
CREW by HRnet | HRnet Ventures Pte Ltd
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