Head of RA - Medical Devices/Life Sciences Manufacturing

Bangkok Province Permanent THB250,000 - THB300,000 per month (THB3,000,000 - THB3,600,000 per year) View Job Description
The Head of RA role in Bangkok's industrial and manufacturing sector focuses on overseeing quality assurance and regulatory affairs within the life sciences department. This permanent position requires a detail-oriented professional to ensure compliance and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Lead RA and legal strategy within a world-class manufacturing.
  • Gain regional exposure while partnering with global leadership teams.

About Our Client

A global leader in medical devices manufacturing with millions of consumers worldwide. The organization operates an extensive international network across manufacturing, innovation, healthcare, and retail, offering employees exposure to world-class standards, global collaboration, and continuous professional growth.

Job Description

  • Serve as the primary legal and compliance advisor for business operations in Thailand.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate laws, regulatory requirements, and statutory obligations across all legal entities.
  • Lead corporate governance activities including board meetings, shareholder matters, resolutions, and statutory documentation.
  • Oversee corporate secretarial processes and maintain legal records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements.
  • Support contract management activities involving suppliers, vendors, manufacturing partners, consultants, and intercompany arrangements.
  • Provide practical legal and regulatory recommendations that support business objectives and operational needs.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, compliance, and operational risks.
  • Ensure adherence to medical device regulations and applicable industry requirements.
  • Advise management on BOI-related regulations and compliance obligations.
  • Collaborate closely with business leaders on strategic, commercial, and operational initiatives.
  • Partner with regional and global legal teams to ensure alignment with company policies and legal frameworks.
  • Support quality and regulatory affairs initiatives to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
  • Develop and promote compliance awareness across the organization.
  • Manage complex legal issues while delivering commercially sound and pragmatic solutions.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and assess potential impacts on business operations.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, Law, or in any related field
  • Strong expertise in corporate governance, company secretarial matters, and legal compliance.
  • Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing, industrial, or operations-focused environments.
  • Strong understanding of BOI regulations and related compliance requirements.
  • Experience supporting medical device regulatory matters.
  • Ability to balance legal risk assessment with commercial business priorities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior management and executive leadership teams.
  • Solutions-oriented mindset with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  • High integrity, professional judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic business environment.
  • Good command in English.

What's on Offer

  • Lead RA, Quality Management, and Legal Strategy within a world-class organization.
  • Gain regional exposure while partnering with global leadership teams.
Contact
Nantipat Pongsirikun
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7098561
Phone number
+6620125001

Job summary

Sector
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Specialisation
Regulatory Affairs
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Bangkok Province
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nantipat Pongsirikun
Consultant phone
+6620125001
Job Reference
JN-092026-7098561

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