Medical Associate Director / Director (Vaccine), Clinical Development

Position Title: Medical Associate Director / Director (Vaccine), Clinical Development

Location: Singapore/Malaysia

Reports to: Group R&D Head

Company: [Confidential – Listed Global Pharmaceutical Company]

Mandarin and English bilingual will be plus

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Medical Associate Director / Director (Vaccine), Clinical Development to join our global R&D team. Based in Singapore/Malaysia and reporting directly to the Group R&D Head, this individual will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing medical strategies for drug candidates in preparation for regional market launch. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in vaccine-related projects, coupled with strong regulatory knowledge and cross-border collaboration experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of clinical development strategies, ensuring alignment with regional regulatory requirements and commercial objectives.

Drive clinical research programs for vaccine and therapeutic projects from early development through regional launch readiness.

Provide scientific and medical leadership to cross-functional teams, including regulatory affairs, clinical operations, pharmacovigilance, and medical affairs.

Act as a key liaison with global regulatory agencies (e.g., US FDA, EMA, HSA/Health Sciences Authority Singapore) to facilitate successful clinical trial applications, approvals, and submissions.

Evaluate and integrate new clinical insights, emerging trends, and competitive intelligence into the company's clinical development roadmap.

Build and maintain strong collaborations with external KOLs, research institutions, and industry stakeholders to support global clinical programs.

Mentor and guide junior clinical development team members to strengthen organizational capabilities.

Qualifications & Requirements

MD or PhD in Medicine, Pharmacology, Immunology, or related life sciences discipline.

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in clinical development within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a strong track record in vaccine-related programs.

Proven experience in developing and executing regional clinical development strategies, ideally from Phase I through registration.

Prior direct interactions and established networks with regulatory authorities such as the US FDA, European EMA, and Singapore's HSA are highly desirable.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and multicultural teams across global locations.

Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills with an ability to make sound clinical and business decisions.

Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to influence senior stakeholders and external partners.

Fluency in both English and Chinese is required to support cross-border collaboration within the group and with international regulatory agencies.