Vice President, Regional Development - APAC

About the role

Premier Research is looking for a Vice President, Regional Development-APAC to join its Business Operations team. The company helps biotech, medtech and specialty pharma companies turn breakthrough science into medicines, devices and diagnostics, and the role leads regional development across the Asia-Pacific region.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction and oversight for regional development activities across APAC.
• Develop and execute the APAC regional strategy in line with global business objectives, commercial priorities and operational capabilities.
• Lead the development, governance and evolution of strategic partnerships that strengthen market access, delivery capabilities and client solutions.
• Oversee key regional alliance relationships, including collaboration, governance, escalation management and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Develop partnerships in Japan that enhance local presence, capabilities and access to the Japanese market.
• Support business development, including opportunity identification, client engagement, solution development and progression of qualified opportunities.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with customers, partners, industry stakeholders, providers and regional organisations.
• Partner with Business Unit Heads, Commercial and Functional Leaders on regionally appropriate solutions and growth strategies.
• Act as the senior representative of Premier Research in the APAC clinical research community and at client, partner and industry forums.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, or its international equivalent, from an accredited institution in a health, life sciences, business or related field.
• 15 years of experience developing customer relationships, strategic partnerships and business opportunities in a global environment.
• 10 years of experience within the CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or related life sciences industry.
• Experience developing and managing strategic partnerships, alliances or commercial relationships across multiple countries and cultures.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25-35%, including international travel across APAC and other global locations as required.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of clinical research, regional market dynamics and the regulatory environment within APAC.
• Demonstrated experience supporting business development, including opportunity identification, client engagement and solution development.