General Manager, Research & Development

Role Purpose

To provide strategic and operational leadership of Duopharma Group's R&D function, driving cost-effective innovation, robust regulatory-ready development, and differentiated specialty capabilities, while ensuring alignment with Board direction and business strategy.

1. Innovation & R&D Execution Framework

• Design and execute a cost-effective R&D innovation framework, including portfolio prioritisation, stage-gate governance, and resource optimisation.
• Establish operational targets and KPIs to drive productivity, speed-to-market, and development success rates.
• Embed risk-based decision-making and QbD principles across R&D.

2. Export Dossier Quality & Regulatory Readiness

• Lead initiatives to improve export dossier quality for:
• Core (Classic) therapeutic groups
• Strategic therapeutic groups
• Key Consumer Healthcare brands
• Ensure dossiers meet global regulatory standards (ACTD/CTD) with reduced deficiency cycles.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs to strengthen submission strategy, response quality, and approval timelines.

3. External Research & Academic Collaboration

• Drive collaboration with local research institutes and tertiary institutions to:
• Achieve defined R&D, innovation, and capability-building targets
• Access specialised expertise, grants, and emerging technologies
• Ensure collaborations translate into tangible development outcomes.

4. Pipeline Governance & Registration Processes

• Review and streamline pipeline development and registration processes to improve transparency, predictability, and execution discipline.
• Strengthen cross-functional alignment with Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.

5. System Gaps & Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring mismatches in expectations across functions (e.g. R&D vs Manufacturing / Regulatory / Commercial).
• Recommend and implement system, process, or governance improvements to address root causes sustainably.

6.People & Capability Leadership

• Lead, develop, and retain high-performing R&D talent.
• Build succession plans for critical scientific and technical roles.
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence, accountability, and innovation.