Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Singapore

Location: Yishun
Salary: Up to $15,000
Industry: Healthcare / Biotechnology / Laboratory Operations

Job Responsibilities:

Operational & Business Leadership

Lead and oversee day-to-day business and operational functions for the Singapore entity.
Drive operational efficiencies, process harmonization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders and regional teams to support organizational growth and strategic objectives.
Monitor operational performance metrics and implement improvement initiatives to optimize cost and business performance.
Support strategic collaborations, partnerships, and operational expansion initiatives.

Laboratory Operations

Ensure laboratory operations comply with all accreditation standards, MOH regulations, SOPs, and quality requirements.
Work closely with laboratory leadership teams to maintain operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
Standardize laboratory systems and processes to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across operations.
Develop and monitor operational metrics and benchmarking initiatives for laboratory performance.
Support laboratory managers and business teams on operational and process-related matters.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Oversee quality management systems and internal audit processes across the organization.
Drive audit preparedness across operations and laboratories, ensuring successful outcomes during MOH inspections and regulatory assessments.
Support accreditation and regulatory initiatives to ensure timely compliance with local and international standards.
Develop and monitor quality performance metrics and benchmarking frameworks.
Ensure implementation and continuous adherence to quality, regulatory, and operational compliance standards.
Oversee facility operations to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment.
Partner with facilities and quality teams to maintain adherence to relevant safety, accreditation, and regulatory standards.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
MBA or postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with significant exposure in business operations and leadership roles.
Prior experience managing healthcare, laboratory, biotechnology, or regulated service operations preferred.

Strong hands-on experience in handling MOH audits, regulatory inspections, and healthcare compliance requirements in Singapore is highly preferred.

Proven experience in operational management, process improvement, and stakeholder management.

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