Regulatory Affairs Leader - Asia

Solventum; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Leader for Asia to guide regional regulatory strategies and drive market access across the APAC region. You will lead a high-performing team and coordinate with cross-functional partners to secure timely approvals for new and existing products.

In this role, you will influence governance forums, mentor regulatory staff, and ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into product development and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Science or Engineering discipline.
• Ten (10) or more years of Regulatory Affairs experience in the medical device industry.
• Master’s degree in science or engineering discipline.
• Dental, Medical Device, or Healthcare experience.
• Ability to manage, direct, and develop a global team located in multiple countries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Deep regulatory experience across multiple APAC countries.
• Detail oriented with the ability to navigate a complex matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies to support product approvals across Asia.
• Provide governance and leadership for Asia Regulatory Affairs and liaise with senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Clinical Affairs to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into development and lifecycle management.

Skills

Regulatory affairs leadership

English communication

APAC regulatory

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or higher in science/engineering

Master’s degree in science/engineering

Job description

## Regulatory Affairs Leader - AsiaApply: Remote: SG, Singapore: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R01134698At Solventum, we improve lives by helping healthcare professionals do their best work. Join a team using innovation and insight to make a real impact on the future of healthcare. All roles listed are with Solventum, and we’re committed to protecting your personal information—learn more in our Privacy Policy: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/**Job Description:****3M Health Care is now Solventum**At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.**The Impact You’ll Make in this Role**As the Regulatory Affairs Leader for Asia, you will provide strategic regional leadership for the development and execution of regulatory strategies supporting both new and marketed products across the region. Serving as a key point of connection for Asia Regulatory Affairs, you will provide leadership and perspective to governance forums, helping shape decisions, align priorities, and advance the strategic direction of the region.You will build trusted, collaborative relationships across business and functional stakeholders, senior leadership, and external partners and contract organizations. You will also lead and develop a high-performing regulatory organization with the capabilities, capacity, and expertise necessary to deliver against business priorities. Through strong leadership and regulatory insight, you will enable innovation, sustainable growth, and continued market access across multiple product portfolios.As the Regulatory Affairs Leader, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:* Develop and execute regulatory strategies to achieve product approvals faster than competitors.* Direct complex decision making among stakeholders and senior leaders in areas of regulatory that are complex and evolving.* Advise and guide the regulatory strategy development, Health Authority interactions, and submission activities to support the Medical Surgical and Dental Solutions product portfolios.* Collaborate with internal teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Clinical Affairs, to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into product development and lifecycle management.* Participate in business and functional strategic leadership meetings and forums representing regulatory affairs perspective while supporting Medical Surgical and Dental Solutions businesses.* Mentor and guide regulatory staff and teams working across all product modalities.* Establish goals and objectives for the team aligned with business and regional strategies.**Your Skills and Expertise** To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or higher in a Science or Engineering discipline* Ten (10) or more years of Regulatory Affairs experience in the medical device industry. In addition to the above requirements, the following are also required:* Master’s degree in science or engineering discipline* Previous Dental, Medical Device, or Healthcare experience* Ability to manage, direct, and develop a global team located in multiple countries* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English* Deep regulatory experience across multiple APAC countries* Detail oriented with the ability to navigate a complex matrix environment**Work location:** Hybrid - must reside in an APAC country, preferably Singapore**Travel:** May include up to 25% domestic and internationalMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).**Supporting Your Well-being** Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 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