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Regional Corporate Governance, Manager

Singapore Permanent SG$120,000 - SG$143,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This is a high-impact regional role for a hands-on corporate governance professional operating within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. The position sits close to senior leadership and plays a critical role in strengthening governance, compliance and legal frameworks across multiple APAC entities.
  • Regional governance role with real decision-making impact.
  • End-to-end exposure across compliance, legal and data protection.

About Our Client

Our client is the Asia Pacific arm of a well-established pharmaceutical organisation backed by a long-standing global parent with diversified business interests. The group operates across multiple markets in the region, supporting commercial, regulatory and operational activities within a highly regulated healthcare environment. Known for its disciplined governance culture and long-term commitment to the life sciences sector, the organisation combines Japanese corporate rigour with regional business agility.

Job Description

  • Lead and coordinate corporate governance activities across multiple APAC entities, including statutory filings and board/shareholder meetings
  • Drive the development, maintenance and enhancement of regional and local governance policies, SOPs and internal controls
  • Act as Compliance Officer, establishing and overseeing compliance frameworks and supporting committee governance
  • Provide practical, business-oriented legal support on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters
  • Draft, review and support negotiation of commercial contracts and legal documentation
  • Serve as Data Protection and Information Management Officer, overseeing data protection frameworks, audits and training
  • Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to deliver governance and compliance initiatives to completion

The Successful Applicant

A successful Regional Corporate Governance, Senior Manager should have:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience, out of which 2 years are within pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
  • Proven background in corporate governance, compliance, company secretarial or in-house legal functions
  • Strong experience managing regional governance matters across multiple legal entities
  • Demonstrated ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical business solutions
  • Solid contract drafting, review and advisory experience in a commercial environment
  • Comfortable operating independently in a lean, hands-on regional role
  • Experience leading governance, compliance or risk-related initiatives end-to-end

What's on Offer

  • This role offers strong regional exposure within a stable and well-governed pharmaceutical organisation.
  • You will gain direct access to senior stakeholders, meaningful ownership of governance frameworks, and opportunities to broaden your remit across compliance, legal and data protection.
  • The organisation supports long-term career development through regional exposure, structured training, and a culture that values professionalism, integrity and sustainable growth.



If you are a qualified professional looking to make an impact in a corporate governance role, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Celeste Goh (Lic No: R1104095 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6990129
Phone number
+65 6416 9872

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Compliance Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Celeste Goh (Lic No: R1104095 / EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9872
Job Reference
JN-042026-6990129
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.