Oversee the administration of the regulatory controls for complementary health products regulatory controls, to ensure protection of the health and safety of consumers while not impeding innovation by the industry.
Health Sciences Authority
Deputy Director, Health Supplements Unit
Fixed Terms
Closing on 30 May 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
- Formulate, consult and implement the regulatory controls for complementary health products, including health supplements.
- Establish technical standards relevant to the safety, quality and labelling of complementary health products.
- Lead a team of regulatory scientists in the safety and quality evaluation of complementary health products.
- Lead a team of staff officers in carrying out post-market vigilance and surveillance functions for complementary health products.
- Drive process reviews and the use of digitalisation tools to optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory functions for complementary health products.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to advance the regulatory objectives of regulatory convergence, industry development and consumer protection.
- Oversee the management of enquiries on complementary health products from industry, the public and other stakeholders.
What we are looking for
Experience & Knowledge
- Background in pharmacy, life sciences, biomedical sciences or equivalent science-related disciplines
- At least 5 years of experience in technical evaluation and regulatory affairs relating to health supplements.
- At least 3 years of experience in a team management or supervisory role.
- Good knowledge of the local and global health supplements landscape, technical standards and regulatory controls.
Personal Attributes & Competency
- Able to analyse issues critically and develop strategic business plans.
- Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Able to lead projects to deliver results.
- Self‐directed learner, proactive and able to work in a fast‐ paced environment.
The successful candidate will be offered a 1-year contract (with option for automatic renewal for a further one year) in the first instance.
Shortlisted candidates would be contacted within 30 days from the closing date of the advertisement. We regret that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 30 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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