Regulatory Affairs Head, Vietnam

Novartis

Hanoi, Vietnam
Hybrid
10 years regulatory affairs experience in vietnam
Strong knowledge of vietnam healthcare environment
Fluent proficiency in vietnamese and english
Novartis is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Head for its Vietnam operations, tasked with ensuring compliance and timely approvals from local health authorities. Ideal candidates should possess at least 10 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry in Vietnam, alongside strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Job Summary

  • This role acts as the local Regulatory Affairs Head ensuring timely, compliant approvals from the Ministry of Health and Drug Administration of Vietnam.
  • The position is accountable for defining regulatory strategies that enable competitive advantage, supply continuity, and sustainable business growth across the full product portfolio.
  • Candidates must lead the Regulatory Affairs function by recruiting, coaching, and developing a high-performing, engaged team while driving operational excellence.

Matching Summary

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Novartis is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Head for its Vietnam operations, tasked with ensuring compliance and timely approvals from local health authorities. Ideal candidates should possess at least 10 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry in Vietnam, alongside strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years Regulatory Affairs experience in Vietnam
  • Strong knowledge of Vietnam healthcare environment
  • Fluent proficiency in Vietnamese and English

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to influence in matrixed organization
  • Experience with product lifecycle management
  • Proven team coaching and development skills

Key Requirements

  • University degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, or related scientific discipline
  • Minimum 10 years of Regulatory Affairs experience within pharmaceutical industry in Vietnam
  • Fluent proficiency in Vietnamese and English written and spoken

Work Rights

Must be accessible to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh; relocation support not offered

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