Senior Manager – External Supply Technical Lead #HMS

Recruit ExpressSingaporemycareersfuturepublished 08/27/2026
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Senior Manager – External Supply Technical Lead

UP TO $10,000 | HYBRID | 2-YEAR CONTRACT

Are you an experienced API technical leader who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, influencing external suppliers, and driving high-impact technical projects?

This is an opportunity to step into a senior global technical role supporting a growing portfolio of API external supply projects across the APAC region.

You will work at the intersection of API manufacturing, technical operations, external supply, quality and project leadership , partnering with global stakeholders and Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs).

Why this role stands out

  • Up to $10,000/month
  • 1.5-month bonus upon completion of every 12 months
  • 2-year contract , with potential for conversion depending on business needs and project pipeline
  • Hybrid working arrangement | MBC
  • Regional exposure across China, India and Australia
  • Approximately 10–20% APAC travel

API External Supply & Technical Leadership

  • Act as the technical lead for API external supply activities, partnering with global Technology & Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, manufacturing sites and CMOs.
  • Lead API source changes and alternate CMO qualification from technical assessment through implementation.
  • Evaluate source-change impacts from a chemistry, manufacturing and product-quality perspective and drive technical solutions.

Complex Technical Investigations

  • Lead complex CMO investigations involving API chemistry, processing, analytical challenges and product quality .
  • Drive cross-functional investigation teams and ensure corrective actions are implemented against agreed timelines.
  • Review manufacturing data, analytical results, specifications, operating instructions and technical reports to identify and resolve technical issues.

Technical Transfers & Process Robustness

  • Lead technical transfer and process-change activities while assessing manufacturing risks and process robustness.
  • Develop and execute risk assessments, FMEA and API/DP assessments .
  • Support API specifications, process validation and technical change-management activities.
  • Evaluate specification robustness and develop prioritised strategies to improve process performance.

Cost & Supplier Performance

  • Lead Cost Improvement Projects (CIPs) with third-party API manufacturers.
  • Partner with CMOs to improve manufacturing performance, quality and cost.
  • Provide technical input on supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement across the external API network.

Global Stakeholder Management

  • Build and lead cross-functional project teams, managing project plans, milestones, risks, resources and dependencies.
  • Communicate effectively with senior global stakeholders on project progress, technical risks, timelines and supply challenges.
  • Engage specialist technical groups and SMEs where additional laboratory or process-development support is required.

📩 Interested candidates, please send your updated CV to jocelynchan@recruitexpress.com.sg OR Telegram @jocelynchan Jocelyn Chan | Consultant | Recruit Express Pte Ltd (Healthcare & Lifescience) Company EA Licence number : 99C4599 Personnel EA License: R1331820