Vice President, Regional Development-APAC Region

Premier Research International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Research is seeking a Vice President, Regional Development-APAC to lead our APAC region within the Business Operations team. The role shapes regional strategy, builds strategic partnerships, and drives client solutions across biotech, medtech, and pharma sectors.

You will engage senior stakeholders and navigate complex regulatory landscapes to advance market access and growth. Based in Singapore, this executive position requires strong leadership, deep regional knowledge, and willingness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in health, life sciences, business or related field.
• Strong track record in partnerships and business development in global settings.
• Proven leadership and strategic thinking with cross-cultural capabilities.
• Experience navigating regional regulatory environments and market access.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, strategic direction and oversight for Premier Research's regional development activities across APAC.
• Develops and executes the APAC regional strategy in alignment with global objectives and priorities.
• Leads governance and evolution of strategic partnerships for market access and client solutions.
• Oversees regional alliance relationships with governance and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Develops partnerships in Japan to enhance local presence and access to the market.
• Supports APAC business development including opportunity identification and client engagement.
• Builds senior-level relationships with customers, partners and industry stakeholders.
• Partners with BU Heads and leaders to develop regionally appropriate solutions and growth.
• Act as Premier Research's senior representative within the APAC clinical research community.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Customer relationships

Business development

Leadership

Cross-cultural

Global exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Premier Research is looking for a Vice President, Regional Development-APAC Region to join our Business Operations team.

You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.

We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.

Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.

As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.

Join us and build your future here.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provides leadership, strategic direction and oversight for Premier Research's regional development activities across APAC.
• Develops and executes the APAC regional strategy in alignment with Premier Research's global business objectives, commercial priorities and operational capabilities.
• Leads the development, governance and evolution of strategic partnerships that strengthen market access, delivery capabilities and client solutions across APAC.
• Oversees key regional alliance relationships and ensures effective collaboration, governance, escalation management and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Develops partnerships in Japan that enhance Premier Research's local presence, capabilities and access to the Japanese market.
• Supports APAC business development activities, including opportunity identification, client engagement, solution development and progression of qualified opportunities.
• Builds and maintains senior level relationships with customers, partners, industry stakeholders, providers and regional organisations to advance strategic and commercial objectives.
• Partners with Business Unit Heads, Commercial and Functional Leaders to develop regionally appropriate solutions and growth strategies.
• Acts as Premier Research's senior representative within the APAC clinical research community and at relevant client, partner and industry forums.

What we’re searching for :

• Bachelor's degree, or its international equivalent, from an accredited institution in a health, life sciences, business or related field.
• Fifteen (15) years' experience developing customer relationships, strategic partnerships and business opportunities in a global environment.
• Ten (10) years' experience within the CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or related life sciences industry.
• Fluency in Mandarin is essential.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, regional market dynamics and the regulatory environment within APAC.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing strategic partnerships, alliances or commercial relationships across multiple countries and cultures.
• Experience supporting business development activities, including opportunity identification, client engagement and solution development.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25-35%, including international travel across APAC and other global locations as required.