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- Conducting weekly global strategy meetings to align on ERG priorities, ensuring participation from all regional leads and establishing clear, actionable steps for the next quarter, with measurable outcomes reported within one week post-meeting.- Developing a comprehensive 12-month ERG roadmap by the end of Q3-2024, outlining key initiatives, milestones, and success metrics to ensure alignment with both short-term and long-term organizational goals, with progress reviewed quarterly.- Launching a global allyship program within three months, pairing allies with ERG members across all markets, with the aim of achieving an increase in employee engagement and career development satisfaction by year-end.- Facilitating quarterly cross-regional workshops on best practices and innovative strategies for LGBTQI+ inclusion, with a target of increasing regional initiative implementation within the next year, measured through post-workshop feedback and activity reports.- Leading the creation of an annual impact report by the end of Q4, detailing the ERG's achievements, challenges, and progress towards long-term goals, with contributions from all global markets to ensure a comprehensive and transparent assessment.- Implementing a global communication strategy within three months to enhance transparency and collaboration, ensuring all ERG members are informed and engaged, aiming to increase in cross-market collaboration and communication by the next annual review.

- Leading cross-functional innovation initiatives by integrating regulatory sciences, product characteristics and consumer insights to increase product development efficiency by 20% in 12 months ensuring alignment with potential regulatory changes.- Developing and executing a strategic advocacy plan for scientific communication resulting in securing major presentations on regulatory issues, contributing to a boost in industry thought leadership.- Providing scientific and regulatory strategy support for 5+ key markets, ensuring compliance across all regions and achieving a high success rate in product submissions, including post market surveillance with the FDA.- Spearheading a strategic initiative to leverage real-world data and generative AI for forecasting regulatory trends, with the objective of enhancing cross-functional collaboration and reducing the go-to-market timeline.- Developing and implementing an automated literature research system, aligning it with global operational goals to optimize regulatory processes. The target is to increase operational efficiency within the first six months of deployment.- Applying Agile methodologies to regulatory workflows, to increase flexibility and responsiveness in adapting to regulatory changes. Achieve this through iterative process improvements and team training sessions.

- Spearheaded the creation of global maturity guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide over 20 markets in advancing from foundational to advanced operational stages. This role involved ensuring regulatory compliance and process optimization tailored to diverse market needs.- Orchestrated strategic planning sessions and developed comprehensive activity roadmaps with representatives from each market. Focused on enhancing human resources, driving innovation, and increasing productivity while aligning with diverse market demands.- Provided targeted guidance to ensure local chapters align with the overarching global growth strategy. Successfully balanced global objectives with unique cultural and market-specific requirements, ensuring effective and compliant market operations.- Facilitated high-impact meetings with representatives from over 20 markets to gather insights, share best practices, and coordinate growth initiatives. This approach ensured cohesive efforts and regulatory alignment across diverse global regions.- Designed and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of employee resource groups globally. Utilized data-driven insights to enhance employee well-being, satisfaction, and alignment with regulatory expectations.- Led initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. Championed sustainable growth principles and developed regulatory frameworks that support an inclusive and compliant workplace culture.

-Strategic Growth: Spearheading scientific and regulatory strategic planning in the food tech sector, driving transformative growth and shaping industry standards from the ground up.-Talent Acquisition and Development: Orchestrating the recruitment and onboarding of top talent, significantly boosting team capabilities and operational efficiency to support rapid expansion.-Driving Innovation: Delivering high-impact advisory services that fostered innovation, optimized product development processes, and ensured alignment with cutting-edge regulatory requirements.-Risk Management: Implementing effective risk mitigation strategies, facilitating seamless product development and minimizing operational disruptions by addressing regulatory and industry-specific challenges.-Agile Transformation: Enhancing team performance and productivity through agile management methodologies, adapting strategies to meet evolving regulatory and market demands.-Strategic Fundraising: Constantly supporting additional fundraising, leveraging strategic insights to promote sustainable growth and regulatory compliance initiatives.

-Cohort 13 Enthusiast: Part of Antler's 13th cohort in Singapore, a dynamic community of over 600 forward-thinking individuals who have embarked on the entrepreneurial path.-Aspiring Founder: Passionately participated as a domain expert during intensive bootcamps, driven to evolve into an outstanding founder.-Mentorship Advocate: Interacted with budding entrepreneurs and founders throughout a ten-week program, acquiring valuable insights into enterprise development.

Directed a high-performing research group of seven dedicated professionals in gene and cell therapies, successfully leading complex, multi-year projects with a focus on strategic planning, resource optimization, and cross-functional coordination. Delivered measurable outcomes by consistently achieving critical research milestones while maintaining operational excellence.Some key achievements:-Secured $ 30 million in funding through grants after strategic planning and forging strong partnerships with key public and private sector stakeholders, significantly expanding research capabilities and delivering high-impact scientific advancements.-Led the team through competitive bid defense meetings, winning pivotal research opportunities and solidifying the team’s thought leadership in the industry and at the same time provided expert consultation on regulatory documentation, optimizing processes to ensure compliance and boost efficiency.- Developed and implemented SOPs and GMP to align with industry standards, demonstrating advanced expertise in regulatory documentation and creating robust registration strategies to accelerate market readiness.- Spearheaded international research initiatives, securing major grants for groundbreaking gene and cell therapy applications, while driving intellectual property development and advancing global regulatory strategies.- Authored and presented award-winning research papers, recognized at prestigious scientific conferences for effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, from regulatory bodies to industry experts.

Served as the key liaison for the Department of Human Sciences, leading corporate partnerships and educational committees to strategically align medical education with industry needs and academic goals.Some key achievements:- Streamlined the medical education syllabus over three consecutive terms, driving curriculum innovation and achieving a 90% satisfaction rate among social science students, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in educational outcomes.- Innovated learning methods by integrating gamification, significantly improving knowledge retention by 80% among non-scientific learners, reinforcing the effectiveness of creative teaching strategies in complex fields.- Established and led a yearly fund to promote social enterprises among secondary school students, fostering the next generation of leaders and earning the prestigious "Distinguished Citizen" award for contributions to community engagement.- Leveraged online platforms to influence C-suite executives towards STEM investment opportunities, achieving an 80% acceptance rate, demonstrating strong leadership in advocating for STEM education and fostering strategic investments in the field.

Led impactful initiatives as a STAR Ambassador, empowering local communities by sharing scientific knowledge and fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation. Partnered with the "Scientists in School" program, driving collaborations between A*STAR and the Ministry of Education to elevate scientific literacy and strengthen science education in secondary schools.Some Key Achievements:- Strategically facilitated collaborations between educational institutions and scientific bodies, enhancing scientific understanding and advancing the development of future talent in the education sector.- Promoted initiatives to improve scientific literacy among students, contributing to the development of a skilled and informed generation, ready to tackle future challenges in science and technology.- Championed the integration of critical thinking skills through science education, fostering innovative problem-solving abilities in young learners.- Demonstrated a commitment to making science accessible and engaging through community outreach, enhancing public engagement with science and its practical applications.

Directed a high-impact, multinational research initiative across 5 prestigious institutions in Singapore, the UK, Switzerland, and China, advancing scientific innovation and fostering international collaboration.Some key achievements:- Built and nurtured relationships with key research and clinical stakeholders, including Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). Led bi-annual virtual meetings with global partners to review project milestones, driving alignment and collaboration across international teams.- Demonstrated strong leadership in managing multiple complex projects concurrently, ensuring rigorous planning, comprehensive record-keeping, and timely reporting to ensure smooth project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.- Delivered expert nonclinical regulatory submissions and safety assessments, successfully liaising with regulatory agencies and program management teams to ensure compliance and maintain momentum for global research programs.- Led the creation of impactful scientific reports, earning 8 prestigious awards, including recognition from the National University of Singapore and the European Association for the Study of the Liver for outstanding research contributions.