Our client is a fast-growing organisation serving the life sciences industry across Asia. With an established reputation, strong international client base, and ambitious growth plans, the business is entering an exciting phase of expansion and transformation.

They are now seeking an experienced Head of Regulatory - Life Science to lead a multidisciplinary team and drive both operational performance and client success across the region. This position offers a unique combination of strategic leadership, technical oversight, operational management, people development, and commercial partnership, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced life sciences leader looking to make a broader business impact.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Lead a strategically important function with significant visibility across the organisation
• Play a key role in shaping future growth and regional expansion plans
• Manage a diverse portfolio of complex and high-impact projects
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of professionals
• Work closely with senior leadership on business strategy and operational improvement initiatives
• Influence organisational direction, service development, and client engagement strategies
• Dynamic, growth-oriented and entrepreneurial working environment
• Attractive executive compensation and long-term career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Lead business operations, project execution, and resource planning across a complex service-focused organisation
• Drive operational efficiency, quality standards, and delivery excellence
• Establish and monitor performance metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks
• Improve organisational scalability through process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure projects are delivered effectively while maintaining a strong client-centric approach

Team & People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop managers and specialist professionals
• Build organisational capability through talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance
• Support professional development and long-term workforce planning initiatives

Technical & Industry Leadership

• Provide senior-level guidance on complex industry-related projects and initiatives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders
• Maintain awareness of industry developments, market trends, and changing regulatory landscapes
• Ensure consistent quality and technical excellence across all deliverables

Client & Commercial Partnership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Support business growth through solution development, proposal support, and strategic account management
• Partner with commercial teams to identify new business opportunities and service enhancements
• Contribute to thought leadership and market positioning activities

Key Requirements

• Degree  in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, or a related discipline
• 8-10+ years of experience gained within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences consulting, or related sectors
• Demonstrated success leading teams, business functions, or project-based organisations
• Experience overseeing complex client engagements or business-critical projects
• Proven ability to drive organisational improvement, change, and growth initiatives
• Fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese 
• Regional Travelling Required 

Interested in Learning More?

If you are a proven leader with strong experience in life sciences, business operations, consulting, or regulatory environments and are looking for a role with genuine strategic influence, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

Apply now or contact Tiffany Wong at tiffany.wong@linksinternational.com to learn more.