Senior Regulatory Pharmacist

Zuellig Pharma China; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zuellig Pharma in Singapore seeks a Senior Pharmacist serving as PV Lead & RA Support to ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness. You will collaborate with multinational clients on PVAs and support local regulatory affairs operations with HSA, MOH, NEA, and CNB frameworks.

The role requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy, Singapore SPC registration, and 3+ years in PV/RA, with strong knowledge of GDP, GMP, and SAP ERP. Excellent stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent
• Registered Pharmacist with the Singapore Pharmacy Council (SPC)
• At least 3 years in Pharmacovigilance or Regulatory Affairs
• Solid knowledge of Singapore HSA, GDP and GMP
• Strong ethics, attention to detail and stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Act as local PV contact for HSA, internal units and global clients
• Oversee AE, PQC, and medical inquiries within timelines
• Lead PVAs, audits, CAPA plans and training delivery
• Coordinate literature monitoring and AE/PQC reconciliations
• Support local RA operations and Singapore regulatory compliance
• Maintain SAP product registrations, licenses and classifications

Skills

PV knowledge

RA knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Regulatory writing

GxP compliance

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Tools

SAP ERP

HSA databases

Job description

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region.

The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 17 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Purpose Of The Role

As the Senior Pharmacist (PV Lead & RA Support), you will serve as the designated Pharmacovigilance (PV) Point of Contact and local Subject Matter Expert. You will lead safety compliance, oversee patient safety activities, manage audit readiness, and partner closely with our multinational clients on Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVAs).

Additionally, you will support local Regulatory Affairs (RA) operations, ensuring seamless compliance with local statutory bodies (HSA, MOH, NEA, CNB) to enable smooth commercial and distribution operations.

What You’ll Do

Pharmacovigilance & Patient Safety (Primary Focus)

• Act as the primary local PV contact point for regulatory authorities (HSA), internal business units, and global clients.
• Oversee end-to-end logging, triage, assessment, and reporting of Adverse Events, Product Quality Complaints, and Medical Inquiries within mandatory timelines.
• Jointly review and execute PV Agreements and lead audit/inspection readiness, including managing and closing CAPA plans.
• Perform monthly AE/PQC reconciliations, coordinate literature/medical journal monitoring, and deliver internal PV training.

Regulatory Affairs & Operations Support

• Support local commercial compliance with Singapore statutory regulations (HSA, MOH, NEA, CNB).
• Process special access permits (Named Patient Permits, Controlled Drug & Psychotropic import permits, GN-27 routes) to prevent supply chain delays.
• Keep product registration numbers, licensing statuses, and material group classifications updated in SAP.
• Serve as a back-up Responsible Person for HSA Therapeutic Products Wholesale/Import Licenses and Controlled Drugs Wholesale Licenses as needed.

Must-Have

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent degree
• Registered and actively licensed Pharmacist with the Singapore Pharmacy Council (SPC).
• At least 3 years of professional experience in Pharmacovigilance (PV) and/or Regulatory Affairs (RA).
• Solid working knowledge of Singapore HSA regulations, Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• High level of ethical responsibility, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent stakeholder management skills to work effectively with multinational clients.

Advantage To Have

• Experience working within pharmaceutical logistics, distribution, or a multi-client agency environment.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP and managing high-volume license verification databases (e.g., HCSA, SFA/AVS, HSA databases).
• Strong audit preparation and technical writing skills.

What We Offer

• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success.
• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly.
• As a leading multi-market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region.
• Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities.
• Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect.