Total 19 programme director job vacancies in Quality Assurance / Control category in Singapore

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement quality and reliability standards aligned with product specifications, customer expectations, and operational requirements.

• Establish material and supplier quality standards by collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams, including developing testing methods to ensure compliance.

• Establish material and supplier quality standards by collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams, including developing testing methods to ensure compliance.

• Maintain and continuously improve quality documentation systems, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction, process improvements, and smooth production ramp-up with minimal quality issues

• Monitor and analyse quality data and trends, driving timely corrective, preventive, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead and develop the QA function, including team management, capability building, budgeting, and acting as the key advocate for both customer and plant quality standards

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering

• At least 15 years of experience in QA, Preferably in OSAT

Account Manager:

Kerwin Tan Kai Bin (R1331624)

kerwin.tan@searchasia.com.sg

EA16S8107

Key Accountabilities:

Formulation and execution of a viable, results-oriented strategy for assigned area

• Establish, promote and sustain a vision, mission, strategic and policies for quality assurance; communicate them to team, along with internal and external clients in a spirit of shared partnership
• Oversee the coordination and hosting of cross-functional Sponsor Audits and Regulatory Inspections, as well provide management support to QA staff for Sponsor Audits and Regulatory Inspections
• Implement yearly risk-based audit plan for the area of responsibility, and continuously evaluate risk and adjust audit plan accordingly, coordinate with peers and ensure execution of the annual audit plan
• Champion and support compliance with applicable regulations, laws, Parexel procedures and policies
• Promote a vision and action for compliance and standards across the company, fostering cooperation, globalization and positive communication
• Articulate issues and concerns to senior / executive management in a constructive, clear and actionable manner; using metrics and data
• Works closely with Sr. Management to manage current issues and anticipate upcoming auditing needs
• Effectively lead and manage crisis situations, providing direction and solutions
• Act as Escalation Point within the Organization, as well as with external clients / regulatory authorities for any major compliance concerns, providing direction and solutions. Manage the assigned internal QA team, systems and process; coordinating with peers
• Actively manages performance consistent with the strategy/plan
• Anticipate problems, recognizing obstacles and seeking opportunities
• Delegate effectively, focusing on results, allowing others to learn and grow in a supportive environment
• Actively implement and support the use of Audit Management application and related metrics
• Motivate others through personal leadership and credibility
• Support the recruitment, supervision, training and mentoring of the QA team
• Work both independently, but in coordination and in conjunction with peers
• Provision of management support to team, including prioritization of tasks, evaluation and monitoring of quality and timeliness of work performed
• Provide technical support and problem resolution for the team, as needed
• Think and analyze issues globally, not only regionally
• Ensure training and development of team
• Build, develop, and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customer groups
• Develop and implement a budget for assigned area; communicating needs and changes with appropriate groups
• Be a role model, sharing yourself, your knowledge and ideas with others
• Build character in the team and company through actions and intentions
• Maintain relevant knowledge of appropriate GxP requirements and developments as they impact Parexel
• Maintain and / or develop records / documents, as required to meet the needs of the team, along with those of internal and external clients
• May serve as a member of industry association boards, task forces and committees and / or as chairperson or officer of one or more professional associations. Contributes expertise to professional societies, academic, or other similar groups influential in his /her area of expertise

Work closely with QA Senior Management

• Aligns with Senior Management to manage current issues and anticipate upcoming auditing needs. Develop and implement a budget for assigned areas; communicating needs and changes with appropriate groups

Build and maintain relationships

• Build, develop, and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customer groups Work well in team environment

Perform other quality related tasks or projects as assigned

• Perform other quality related tasks or duties as assigned by QA management
• Travel internationally on assignments as required. Travel time could be up to approx. 60%.

Skills:

• Demonstrate competence in quality assurance and management, emphasizing continuous improvement
• Knowledge of models and trends in quality assurance, ‘quality’ and management
• Ability to represent a positive attitude, recognizing it as a choice which determines actions and influence
• Ability to discern where to place efforts / actions, so it adds the greatest value and maximum impact
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple teams and multiple projects
• Ability to develop relationships with a culturally diverse group of key stakeholders within Parexel, the client’s business, and regulatory authorities
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including experience in making presentations at conferences, meetings and training sessions
• Experience with Microsoft based applications and ability to learn internal computer systems
• Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork
• Ability to work flexibly and adjust to changing priorities and unforeseen events
• Diplomatically address sensitive issues confidentially and professionally
• Excellent knowledge of, and working experience with, relevant national / international regulations
• Analyze complex situations / issues and effectively communicate situations / issues, along with potential recommendations
• Work independently and consistently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to train and coach team

Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance, including international quality assurance, substantial experience in the GxP area, with demonstrable track record of establishing effective audit functions and teams; and with proven experience in managing people and projects

Education:

• 15+ years’ experience in quality assurance or relevant area, including 5 years of applicable GxP auditing.
• 7+ years managing a team
• Educated to degree level (technology, biological science, pharmacy or other health related discipline preferred) or equivalent qualification or clinical research experience
• Strong command of written and spoken English language, local language proficiency as required

The Opportunity

Lead Compliance Across APAC and Shape the Future of Fintech

You'll lead regulatory compliance across 10 APAC markets, partnering with senior leaders to enable growth, expansion, and innovation in a fast-scaling fintech environment. This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where your decisions directly influence how a global business operates and grows.

At Xplor, we're building a best-in-class compliance function in APAC. You'll be stepping into a high-impact function at exactly the right moment to shape how compliance supports that growth. You'll work at the intersection of regulation and commercial strategy, ensuring compliance enables growth rather than slows it down.

This is a senior leadership role combining strategic oversight with hands-on execution, working closely with senior leaders, regulators, banks, and internal teams across APAC.

What You'll be doing

• You will lead regulatory compliance across 10 APAC markets, including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Korea and more.
• You will monitor and assess regulatory, legislative, and industry developments across the payments and fintech landscape translating emerging risks and opportunities into clear advice for the business
• You will design and execute licensing strategies across key jurisdictions, securing approvals that unlock new revenue opportunities, and overseeing the maintenance of existing regulatory licenses, registrations and approvals.
• You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, Operations, Finance, Third Party Relations and Risk teams to embed compliance into business processes, platform design, and go-to-market activities.
• You will lead regulatory engagement and maintain strong relationships with regulators, acquiring banks, schemes, financial institutions, and external advisors.
• You will provide market expansion support advising on regulatory due diligence as Xplor enters new markets and launches new payment methods
• You will oversee regulatory reporting, audits, examinations, and remediation activities.
• You will also lead and develop a specialist APAC compliance team, creating a high-performing function that scales with the business, and will interact with key stakeholders in the USA, UK/EEA and other jurisdictions as well as APAC.
• You will act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team on compliance and regulatory strategy.

Location: Remote within Australia, with a preference for Sydney-based candidates and full Australian working rights.

Who we are

We live and breathe audio. We are driven by the passion to create audio solutions that make a difference. The business with consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables is now operated by Sonova Holding AG under the license of Sennheiser.  

With the well-known Sennheiser brand, the company stands for premium quality in the field of audio products. In order to remain among the best in its field, Sonova Consumer Hearing is always on the lookout for outstanding talent for the Sennheiser brand. The company is headquartered in Hannover, Germany, with approximately 600 employees worldwide.

Senior/Director, Quality

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head our Qualification and Quality Management function. This role is responsible for defining and driving end-to-end qualification strategies, overseeing the global Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO standards, and ensuring robust product and process quality across internal operations and external manufacturing partners.

The successful candidate will lead a global team and work cross-functionally with R&D, operations, and suppliers to ensure manufacturing readiness, production excellence, and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle. This role also serves as the primary quality interface for contract manufacturers, particularly in Asia, ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and industry requirements.

This is a high-impact leadership position that combines strategic oversight with operational execution, playing a critical role in enabling successful product launches, scalable production, and sustained quality performance.

Job responsibilities:

• Define and execute global qualification and production quality strategies aligned with business and operational goals.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a global team, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish standardized frameworks, methodologies, and governance models across regions and sites.
• Own and maintain the global QMS in compliance with ISO standards.
• Lead certification and surveillance audits, ensuring timely closure of findings.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions, management reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure robust documentation, process controls, and regulatory compliance across the organization.
• Oversee qualification processes for new product introductions, transfers, and changes.
• Ensure effective process validation, manufacturing readiness, and production release.
• Govern qualification documentation, test protocols, validation reports, and traceability.
• Integrate field feedback and lessons learned into qualification standards.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure stable, capable production processes.
• Embed manufacturability and quality requirements early in design and development.
• Support product ramp-up, transfers, and scale-up activities.
• Own quality performance for externally manufactured products.
• Act as the key quality interface for Asian contract manufacturers.
• Lead supplier qualification, audits, and development initiatives.
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001 and customer/regulatory requirements.
• Provide escalation support and drive continuous improvement with suppliers.
• Collaborate with R&D, project management, regulatory, and operations teams to integrate quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Act as a trusted advisor on quality and qualification matters.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to product quality, supplier capability, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Engage with customers to understand and align on quality and compliance expectations.
• Ensure customer requirements are embedded into QMS and qualification processes.
• Define and track KPIs for qualification, production quality, supplier performance, and compliance.
• Provide regular reporting and strategic insights to senior leadership.

Pre-requisites:

•  Technical degree (BA, Master, Ingenieur, PhD).
• 8-10 years relevant experience in product and process qualification of which 5 years with leadership responsibility.
• Broad technical knowledge in the respective field.
• Deep knowledge of quality processes.

• Product development experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Structured and solution-oriented thinking.
• Very good problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on mentality.
• Ability to drive topics with the team and get things done.
• Good strategic thinking skills.
• Very high leadership skills or the respective potential.
• Proven ability to empower and motivate people and teams.
• Continuous improvement, agile mindset.
• Good knowledge on tools and methods to organize and structure agile teams and agile/non-agile work tasks.
• Audio/headphone product development experience is and added advantage.