Director, Medical Devices Cluster

Lead, develop and provide strategic direction in regulating medical devices to meet appropriate standards of safety, quality and efficacy to safeguard national health and safety.

[What you will be working on]

Leadership and Collaborations

• Lead, manage and develop the medical device team in line with the organisation’s core values

• Develop strategies, direction, action plans and goals, to ensure Medical Devices Cluster is a credible, innovative regulator of medical devices
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in the regulatory arena for medical devices globally
• Build up and maintain regular platforms for stakeholder engagement and feedback

Operations

• Provide professional insights into improving and streamlining review processes in the approval of medical devices, in line with considerations for safety, quality and efficacy
• Develop policies that are fit-for-purpose for regulating medical devices
• Build up internal capabilities to ensure optimal turnaround time and efficiency for processing
• Develop teamwork, enhance consistency, accountability and transparency and be aware of the national role and political sensitivity

[What we are looking for]

• Possess knowledge and experience in related scientific/medical/bioengineering field.
• At least 15 years’ experience in the medical technology industry, with in-depth knowledge of medical devices regulations and standards. Global experience in regulatory affairs will be an advantage
• Good understanding of emerging medical technologies, with proficiency in data analysis and risk management
• Strong organisational, negotiation, leadership, reasoning, judgement, decision-making and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities