Vice President, Regional Development – APAC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Singapore, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Provides leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for Premier Research's regional development initiatives throughout the APAC region.

• Develops and implements the APAC regional strategy in alignment with global business goals, commercial priorities, and operational capabilities.

• Leads the creation, governance, and advancement of strategic partnerships across the APAC region.

• Manages key regional alliance relationships, ensuring collaboration, governance, escalation management, and engagement with executive stakeholders.

• Fosters partnerships in Japan to strengthen local presence, enhance capabilities, and improve access to the Japanese market.

• Supports APAC business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, engaging clients, developing solutions, and advancing qualified opportunities.

• Cultivates and sustains senior-level relationships with customers, partners, industry stakeholders, service providers, and regional organizations.

• Collaborates with Business Unit Heads, Commercial and Functional Leaders to create regionally relevant solutions and growth strategies.

• Serves as Premier Research's senior representative within the APAC clinical research community and at pertinent client, partner, and industry forums.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or its international equivalent from an accredited institution in health, life sciences, business, or a related field.

• Fifteen (15) years of experience in developing customer relationships, strategic partnerships, and business opportunities in a global context.

• Ten (10) years of experience within the CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related life sciences sectors.

• Strong understanding of clinical research, regional market dynamics, and the regulatory landscape within the APAC region.

• Proven experience in developing and managing strategic partnerships, alliances, or commercial relationships across diverse countries and cultures.

• Experience in 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 needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility and balance to accommodate personal life requirements.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.