The Controller, Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products Regulation (“CMPR”) will provide visionary leadership and set the strategic direction for the CMPR. In particular, the Controller will be deployed –

• (a)to formulate, execute and review the enhanced regulatory control of medical products through an integrated and holistic approach that aligns with international standards and local needs;
• (b)to maintain close liaison with national regulatory agencies and international organisations of medical products and to keep abreast of the latest global regulatory landscape of medical products so as to ensure the regulatory system of Hong Kong is on par with international standards;
• (c)to formulate and execute a plan for the timely establishment of the CMPR;
• (d)to liaise with various stakeholders in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and to support the development of Hong Kong into an international innovation hub in the area of medical products;
• (e)to support the Department of Health and policy bureau on medical products development and regulation initiatives, including the legislation/legislative amendments on control of medical products;
• (f)to explore the upgrading of the CMPR into an independent statutory body; and
• (g)to steer and oversee the management and development of the CMPR.

Candidates should possess –

• (a)a Bachelor or post-graduate degree in medicine or pharmacy from a university in Hong Kong or an equivalent degree from a university outside Hong Kong;
• (b)at least 15 years of professional, administrative and/or managerial experience in senior positions in the field
• (s)of pharmaceutical/medicinal products and/or medical devices, including at least 3 years of experience in one or more medical product regulatory authorities;
• (c)portfolios that demonstrate leadership, analytical, and management capabilities, good communication and public speaking skills;
• (d)strong international regulatory perspective with good understanding of the Mainland and Hong Kong medical products regulatory systems; and
• (e)a good command of both written and spoken English, and spoken Chinese (Cantonese and/or Putonghua).

Possession of the following will be an advantage –

• (a)a Bachelor or post-graduate degree in public health from a university in Hong Kong or an equivalent degree from a university outside Hong Kong;
• (b)working experience in the World Health Organization (“WHO”) Stringent Regulatory Authority or WHO-Listed Authority;
• (c)knowledge of Hong Kong healthcare system;
• (d)familiarity with the public administration system, government operations and policy making process in Hong Kong; and
• (e)experience in international organisation
• (s)related to medical products regulation.