Head of Medical Affairs and Clinical Development

Location: Singapore, or remote with frequent travel to Singapore

Regional Focus: Southeast Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe , Africa, Latin America, North America, EU

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Position Overview:

The Head of Medical Affairs and Clinical Development is a pivotal member of the company's management team, responsible for leading the scientific and clinical development of Moleac’s botanical products targeting neurological conditions. With approximately 70 employees, the company is profitable and expanding. This leadership role involves overseeing both clinical development programs and medical affairs activities. The Head of Medical affairs is deeply involved in day to day operations, ensuring scientific rigor and regulatory compliance across multiple regions, and guiding the team in deploying clinical trials as well as engagement with key opinion leaders, scientific societies and healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will supervise a small team of six medical advisors, including neurologists, and clinical operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Development Leadership:
• Design, oversee, and execute clinical trials and observational studies to expand the safety and efficacy of Moleac products on neurological indications.
• Develop regional clinical strategies compliant with local regulatory standards and cultural considerations in Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.
• Supervise and develop a small team of Medical Advisors and clinical operations team ensuring high standards of scientific rigor and successful deployment of Moleac sponsored studies as well as supporting effectively Investigator-initiated studies.
• Oversee clinical trial budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure successful and compliant execution.

• Medical Affairs Leadership:
• Lead the Medical Affairs team focused on regional education, scientific communication, and KOL relationships.
• Serve as the scientific and medical advocate for botanical therapies, translating complex scientific data into clear, compelling messages for healthcare professionals, regulators, and internal teams.
• Scientific publications and academic collaboration: lead and coordinate the development of peer-reviewed scientific publications and congress abstracts and presentations in close collaboration with academic co-authors and investigators. Oversee and contribute to data analyses, including exploratory and hypothesis-generating analyses, to support high-quality scientific output. Drive the preparation of review articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses to advance the scientific understanding of botanical therapies in neurology and strengthen the company’s academic footprint.
• In collaboration with Marketing, contribute to the development of scientific, medical, and educational materials tailored to various markets and audiences.

• Regulatory and Compliance:
• Ensure all activities comply with local and international regulations and ethical standards.
• Support regulatory submissions, interactions with and responses to Health Authorities across multiple regions, in support of new indications, new products, or new territories.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Education:
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, scientific societies, health authorities, and industry stakeholders to foster awareness and acceptance, and inclusion of Moleac products in national and international guidelines.
• Represent the company at scientific conferences, industry events, and regional forums.

• Management & Strategic Contribution:
• Act as an active participant in the senior management team, contributing to company strategy and growth initiatives.
• Foster collaboration across R&D, commercial, and operational units to support key business objectives.
• Cultivate a team environment in the department that promotes continuous learning, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and scientific excellence.

• Vendor and Partnership Management:
• Coordinate with external vendors, CROs, suppliers, and research partners to ensure smooth clinical operations.
• Maintain strong, compliant relationships with partners to ensure quality and timely delivery of clinical activities.

Qualifications:

• MD, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in clinical development, medical affairs, or related roles within the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or botanical industry.
• Proven success managing clinical programs, supervising medical advisory teams, and obtaining regulatory approvals for new therapies.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, regulatory environments, and cultural nuances in Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, as well as in USA or EU.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing external vendors, CROs, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English; additional regional languages are advantageous.

Location & Flexibility:

• The role can be based in Singapore, South East Asia, Europe, or the Middle East, with options for remote work and regional travel as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced expertise in clinical development: Demonstrated understanding of the clinical trials methodologies and GCPs, scientific research, and regulatory aspects of drug development (including botanical therapies), particularly for neurological conditions.
• Strong mentorship and supervisory experience: Proven ability to lead and develop small medical advisory teams, including specialists such as neurologists, fostering collaboration and scientific integrity.
• Multicultural and international experience: Experience working across diverse cultural and healthcare environments in Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, with a sensitivity to regional healthcare practices and regulatory landscapes.
• Exceptional communication skills: Ability to clearly convey complex scientific and clinical data to varied audiences, including internal teams, external partners, regulators, and healthcare professionals.
• Strategic stakeholder engagement: Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with KOLs, industry leaders, regulators, and traditional medicine practitioners.
• Strong project management and organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple clinical programs, supervise teams, coordinate with vendors, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Scientific publication and conference presence: A track record of publishing research in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at international scientific conferences, demonstrating thought leadership in neurology or botanical medicine.
• Regulatory knowledge: Deep understanding of global and regional regulatory requirements for botanical health products, with experience supporting product registration and compliance.
• Language skills: Fluency in English required; proficiency in other regional languages (e.g., Mandarin, Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Spanish, French, etc.) is an advantage.

Note: This role involves substantial travel to regional markets, research sites, conferences, and partner organizations across Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The candidate must be comfortable with frequent travel commitments to effectively execute clinical and stakeholder engagement strategies.