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Health Sciences Authority

Director, Medical Devices Cluster

Health Sciences Authority

Fixed TermsClosed

What the role is

The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the strategic direction of regulatory communications and public engagement initiatives at the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). This senior leadership position will enhance regulatory effectiveness by fostering a business-friendly regulatory environment, improving transparency, and ensuring regulatory clarity while preserving policy objectives. The Director will be responsible for translating complex policies into simplified content and facilitating navigation through diverse, cross-cutting regulatory requirements for both industry stakeholders and the public. Additionally, the role will encompass international engagement to align HSA’s initiatives with global best practices.

What you will be working on

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Stakeholder Leadership:

  • Provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of comprehensive engagement and communication strategies to position HAS as the leading innovative regulatory authority safeguarding advancing public health and safety as well as an industry enabler.
  • Oversee the creation of high-level communications and engagement frameworks that promote transparency, trust, and collaboration with international partners, industry stakeholders, and the public.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management:

  • Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with key international partners, industry players, government agencies, professional associations, and the public to facilitate constructive dialogue and collaboration on regulatory matters.
  • Act as a liaison between HSA and other Ministries/agencies to facilitate the Whole-of-Government (WOG) Public Engagement movement, ensuring alignment and synergy in regulatory initiatives.

Regulatory Policy Communication:

  • Lead the development of clear and impactful messaging around regulatory policies, guidelines, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with public health priorities and stakeholder needs.
  • Translate complex policies into simplified content and business-friendly process flows, enabling both industry stakeholders and the public to navigate diverse regulatory requirements effectively.

International Engagement:

  • Develop and implement strategies for international engagement, fostering collaboration with national regulatory authorities, health organizations, and stakeholders to align HSA’s initiatives with international standards and best practices.
  • Represent HSA in international forums, ensuring that local perspectives and regulatory needs are communicated effectively.

Cross-Cutting Industry and Public Communication and Engagement:

  • Strategize, plan, implement, and analyse cross-cutting communications and engagement initiatives for both industry and public audiences, ensuring clarity and consistency of messaging.
  • Act as a channel for feedback from both industry and the public, identifying regulatory pain points—especially those that are systemic or cross-cutting—and providing insights on impact and sentiments to internal stakeholders.

Education and Capacity Building:

  • Design and implement educational programs and resources to enhance understanding of HSA’s regulatory processes among international partners, industry stakeholders and the public.
  • Provide guidance and support to international partners, industry partners and the public on regulatory submissions, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of communication and engagement initiatives, providing regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior management.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to continuously improve communication strategies and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

  • Collaborate with senior leadership across the HSA to ensure cohesive messaging and alignment on regulatory initiatives, public health campaigns, and compliance strategies.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and professional development.

What we are looking for

  • Possess relevant knowledge/experience in Public Health, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus.
  • Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in the PharmBio and MedTech industry.
  • Proven track record of effective

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About Health Sciences Authority

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) applies medical, pharmaceutical and scientific expertise through its three professional groups, Health Products Regulation, Blood Services and Applied Sciences, to protect and advance national health and safety. HSA is a multidisciplinary authority. It serves as the national regulator for health products, ensuring they are wisely regulated to meet standards of safety, quality and efficacy. As the national blood service, it is responsible for providing a safe and adequate blood supply. It also applies specialised scientific, forensic, investigative and analytical capabilities in serving the administration of justice. For more details, visit http://www.hsa.gov.sg/. For more updates on public health and safety matters, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HSAsg and LinkedIn at https://sg.linkedin.com/company/health-sciences-authority.