The Principal Manager, Stakeholders Engagement reports directly to the Deputy Director Partnerships and supports strategic leadership of integrated business development and stakeholder engagement.
Health Sciences Authority
Principal Manager, Stakeholder Engagement
Fixed Terms
Closing on 02 May 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Strategic Leadership:
• Supports development and implementation of strategies; conducts horizon scanning and research; prepares strategic analyses and recommendations for senior leadership.
Ecosystem Development (including pro-enterprise efforts):
• Executes ecosystem development initiatives; analyses market trends and feedback; coordinates day-to-day proenterprise engagements; identifies operational gaps and opportunities.
Stakeholder Engagement:
• Manages and nurtures key stakeholder relationships.
Partnership Development:
• Supports identification, evaluation, and development; assists in negotiating agreements; monitors partnership performance and provides updates.
Organisational Influence:
• Champion a culture of strategic thinking, continuous improvement, and proactive engagement throughout the organisation, ensuring alignment with HSA’s long-term goals and values.
What we are looking for
• Strong background in life sciences, public health, business administration, communications or related discipline is required.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in business development, partnership management, or stakeholder engagement within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, regulatory or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience working with regulatory bodies, healthcare institutions, or scientific organisations is essential
• Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities with proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive partnership strategies.
• Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder management skills across diverse audiences including government agencies, industry partners, and international organisations.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in international and multicultural environments.
• Results-oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to deliver measurable outcomes in partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
About your application process
This job is closing on 02 May 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Health Sciences Authority or the wider Public Service.
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.
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