Regional Segment Manager, Healthcare Polymer

About Our Client

Our client is a leading regional specialty chemicals and polymers distributor.

Position Overview

They are seeking a strategic and results-driven Regional Segment Manager to lead and grow their Healthcare Polymers business across Southeast Asia. This role combines deep market insight, customer engagement, and commercial leadership to drive revenue growth, expand market share, and strengthen their as position as a preferred partner in the healthcare sector.

Regional Segment Manager, Healthcare Polymer

Job Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the global Medical Segment team, the Regional Segment Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of the growth strategy for the Medical Polymer portfolio in Southeast Asia.

• Ensure alignment of the business development approach with key suppliers/principals and drive joint initiatives to build a sustainable and profitable medical polymers business.

• Develop and manage the segment budget, sales pipeline, and profitability KPIs together with regional management.

• Provide regular reporting to global and regional stakeholders, including updates on sales performance, project pipeline, customer activities, and market developments.

• Lead supplier management for the polymer portfolio, including product portfolio management, onboarding of new suppliers, and strengthening long-term partnerships.

• Drive regional marketing initiatives and project pipeline development in close coordination with the regional sales teams.

• Support acquisition of new medical customers (brand owners, OEMs/ODMs, moulders) in collaboration with the regional sales teams.

• Identify market trends (medical devices, diagnostics, drug delivery, sustainability, regulatory requirements, sterilization technologies), new materials, and technologies relevant to the medical polymer industry.

• Support customer-side application and product-related queries, including troubleshooting, qualification processes, and project discussions.

• Develop and provide product, application, and market information/tools for the regional sales teams.

• Act as the central contact point for technical and regulatory topics related to medical-grade polymer including compliance (ISO 10993, USP Class VI, DMF, etc.) and customer documentation.

• Represent the company at medical industry trade fairs, conferences, and supplier events in Asia and overseas.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years work experience in polymers, chemicals, medical devices, or healthcare materials preferably in a commercial, technical, or business development function.

• Strong understanding of the medical device value chain, medical manufacturing processes, and regulatory considerations is a strong advantage.

• Proven track record in developing new business, managing key stakeholders, and handling technical-commercial discussions.

• Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or Business.

• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across regions and functions.

• Ability to travel across ASEAN and occasionally globally for supplier meetings, customer visits, and trade fairs.

This job description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Our client reserves the right to revise the job and may at their discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Are you ready for a challenging and exciting endeavour that will require the investment of a lot of hard work, dedication and all your experience Are you ready to bring your skills and competencies to support the establishment and enhancement of our client's business If yes, you might be exactly the new team member they are looking for!

Please submit your updated and comprehensive CV in MS WORD FORMAT ONLY (NOT PDF) with full career details, stating current or last drawn salary with full breakdown such as base, incentives, AWS, etc. and expected salary, contact details, educational qualifications, working experiences, reasons for leaving each past employment(s)and availability date to:

What our client offers

Our client offers an attractive remuneration package, a fast-paced and exciting working environment and provide challenging opportunities for career advancement. They care about their employees. They are not just an employer. They are a Team. They do not just offer you a job, they offer you a career. By joining their team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for customers, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic and fast-growing organization.

Thank You!

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with our client. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we will not be able to respond to all applicants. Therefore, only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interviews. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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