Stroke Care Programme Lead,HP ROPU ASKAN

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to lead the stroke care management program. This role requires over 5 years in the healthcare industry, with strategic responsibilities to improve stroke care pathways, engage stakeholders, and drive transformative initiatives across ASEAN, South Korea, and Australia. An advanced degree is preferred, along with strong communication skills and proven leadership in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years experience in pharma/healthcare, with 2 years in leadership.
• Experience in stroke would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategy for stroke care pathways.
• Ensure alignment of country teams to strategic objectives.
• Support countries in achieving target hospital consultations.

Skills

Cross-Cultural understanding

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Ability to engage with medical community

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc, MBBS, MD)

Job description

The Position

Lead the development and execution of the strategy and value proposition for the stroke care management program (ANGELS Initiative) in Regional Operating Unit ASEAN, South Korea, and Australia, to drive optimal medical therapy. Responsible for leading teams in different countries, making sure everyone is steering and driving ANGELS initiatives in their countries. They will help create plans with these teams and guide them in implementing these plans.

In leading the regional ANGELS Initiative, the SCPL also facilitates activities across countries, including region-wide ANGELS programs and best practice sharing between country ANGELS teams. Drive execution excellence, ensuring alignment of country teams and activities with the strategy and cross-functional teams. Seek to understand the needs and priorities of the OPUs and focus on tangible solutions and actions. Represents ASEAN, South Korea, and Australia in engaging with key external stakeholders and developing partnerships for stroke care improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for development of robust strategy to improve stroke care pathways in ASKAN
• Ensure alignment of country teams to strategic objectives for Angels Initiative
• Support countries in achievement of target number of hospitals consulted and thrombolysis rates
• Deliver monthly performance summaries and KPI updates/ Provide clarity on the goals and objectives to be achieved by the team
• Closely work with and follow up with country teams on the implementation of operational plans, immediately highlighting potential issues and proposing solutions and counter measures challenging status quo
• Provide guidance to ensure alignment of plans within the agreed ROPU goals and priorities
• Look at best practices across countries, drive synergies, identify and evaluate trends or common issues, and develop regional offerings or action plans where possible
• Interface with Corporate to ensure ROPU ASKAN is well represented in global initiatives and development projects Ensure the ROPU strategies are aligned with key global strategic directions and that there is adequate access to global resources
• Support countries in managing and developing partnerships with stroke organizations with a focus on continuous improvement and optimization for stroke care improvement
• Build an effective ANGELS team committed to delivering stretch targets and achieving both short-term and long-term objectives
• Define job competencies, ensure development of skills and abilities through ongoing feedback, coaching and training/ development opportunities for ANGELS teams
• Communicate regularly key summaries/updates to Senior Management in a clear and precise way to facilitate information sharing, consultation and efficient decision making
• Comply with all regulations regarding interactions with healthcare professionals and follow company Code of Conduct
• Take necessary action and develop solutions / CAPA on issues in compliance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree (Master's degree e.g., MBA, MSc, MBBS or MD) preferred.
• More than 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry is required, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Specific product /Therapeutic Area experience in stroke would be a benefit
• Demonstrated ability to engage and interact with medical and professional community
• Cross- Cultural understanding and excellent cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent command of written and spoken English & overall communication skills
• Ability to travel to countries for varying durations
• Strategic with proven ability to shape healthcare ecosystems and drive transformative change
• Expertise in building influential partnerships with clinical and scientific societies to advance treatment standards
• Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and deliver measurable improvements in patient outcomes