Deputy Director, Complementary Health Products Branch

[What the role is]

Oversee the administration of the regulatory controls for complementary health products regulatory controls, to ensure protection of the health and safety of consumers while not impeding innovation by the industry.

[What you will be working on]

• Formulate, consult and implement the regulatory controls for complementary health products, including health supplements.
• Establish technical standards relevant to the safety, quality and labelling of complementary health products.
• Lead a team of regulatory scientists in the safety and quality evaluation of complementary health products.
• Lead a team of staff officers in carrying out post-market vigilance and surveillance functions for complementary health products.
• Drive process reviews and the use of digitalisation tools to optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory functions for complementary health products.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to advance the regulatory objectives of regulatory convergence, industry development and consumer protection.
• Oversee the management of enquiries on complementary health products from industry, the public and other stakeholders.

[What we are looking for]

Experience & Knowledge

• Background in pharmacy, life sciences, biomedical sciences or equivalent science-related disciplines
• At least 5 years of experience in technical evaluation and regulatory affairs relating to health supplements.
• At least 3 years of experience in a team management or supervisory role.
• Good knowledge of the local and global health supplements landscape, technical standards and regulatory controls.

Personal Attributes & Competency

• Able to analyse issues critically and develop strategic business plans.
• Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to lead projects to deliver results.
• Self‐directed learner, proactive and able to work in a fast‐ paced environment.

• The successful candidate will be offered a 1-year contract (with option for automatic renewal for a further one year) in the first instance.
• Shortlisted candidates would be contacted within 30 days from the closing date of the advertisement. We regret that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.