Sr. Specialist, System Process & Regulatory Innovation

The Senior Specialist, Regional System Process & Regulatory Innovation (SPRI) is an individual contributor within the Regional Regulatory Operations – Asia Pacific (RRO AP) department, part of our company’s Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety (GRACS) organization.

This role is responsible for the operational execution and support of regulatory systems, processes, and digital initiatives across the APAC region, while progressively expanding exposure to regional strategy and governance activities within established frameworks.

The Senior Specialist applies technical and functional knowledge of regulatory systems and business processes and works closely with Regulatory Innovation & Information Management (RIIM), Business System Owners (BSOs), and key regional stakeholders to deliver assigned system-related activities and project workstreams.

In addition to core delivery responsibilities, this role contributes to selected regional initiatives, governance activities, and strategic inputs under guidance, supporting alignment with global and regional priorities. The Senior Specialist will progressively build capability in identifying improvement opportunities and supporting change initiatives, while maintaining accountability for execution, data quality, and compliance within defined governance structures.

All activities are performed under established procedures, defined governance, and within regional and global system and process frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and own delivery of assigned system, process, and >

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  08/26/2026

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