Senior/Regulatory Specialist, Licensing & Certification Branch

[What the role is]

This position serves to support the Licensing and Certification Branch (LCB) in implementing the regulatory inspection and licensing regime, policies and initiatives governing the full spectrum of dealers across various health product categories and oversight of of controlled drugs, psychotropic substances, and psychoactive substances in Singapore.

This role will contribute directly to maintaining Singapore's robust healthcare regulatory framework, protecting citizens whilst enabling innovation and legitimate business operations in the pharmaceutical sector.

[What you will be working on]

• Conduct regulatory inspections, audits, and licensing oversight of Health Products manufacturers, dealers, and premises to ensure compliance with storage and security requirements for specified psychoactive substances under the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act (TVCA), and conformity to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and other applicable regulatory and quality system standards.
• Monitor licensed activities through inspections, investigating potential contraventions and recommending appropriate enforcement actions.
• Maintaining detailed records of licensing decisions and preparing statistic reports on monthly, quarterly and annually basis for senior management and regulatory authorities.
• Evaluate licence applications for controlled drugs, psychotropic substances, and psychoactive substances.
• Assist to develop and review SOPs, workflows and collaborate with other Groups/Departments and external agencies.
• Contribute to policy development by drafting new guidelines and reviewing existing regulations and proposing updates to address emerging substances and evolving industry practices.
• Arrange meetings with external parties and communicate the regulatory requirements to the industry.
• Liaise with pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, healthcare facilities, and law enforcement agencies to provide guidance on licensing requirements and regulatory compliance security requirements for specified psychoactive substances under the TVCA.

[What we are looking for]

• Possess relevant knowledge/related experience in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Preferably with at least three years of experience in pharmaceutical regulation, drug control, or related regulatory work, or relevant industry experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical sector.
• Familiarity with health products and controlled substances legislation, international drug control conventions, and pharmaceutical manufacturing standards is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, particularly in preparing technical reports and regulatory documentation, and in engaging stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex technical information and support sound regulatory decision‑making.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for professional interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Candidates without prior work experience are welcome to apply if they demonstrate strong aptitude and suitability for regulatory work.

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.