Job Description

What the role is: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 CollaborationsLead, 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

About Health Sciences Authority:The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) applies medical, pharmaceutical and scientific expertise through its three professional groups, Health Products Regulation, Blood Services and Applied Sciences, to protect and advance national health and safety. HSA is a multidisciplinary authority. It serves as the national regulator for health products, ensuring they are wisely regulated to meet standards of safety, quality and efficacy. As the national blood service, it is responsible for providing a safe and adequate blood supply. It also applies specialised scientific, forensic, investigative and analytical capabilities in serving the administration of justice. For more details, visit http://www.hsa.gov.sg/. For more updates on public health and safety matters, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HSAsg and LinkedIn at https://sg.linkedin.com/company/health-sciences-authority.

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