--- title: 'Associate Director, People Operations at Precision for Medicine' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/associate-director-people-operations-precision-for-medicine-singapore-091n9xnk9tef' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-09' --- # Associate Director, People Operations at Precision for Medicine - **Company:** Precision for Medicine - **Location:** Singapore - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-11-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pfm/jobs/6250352004 ## Job description Precision for Medicine is not your typical CRO.  At Precision for Medicine we have brought together new technologies, expertise and operational scale to help the life sciences improve the speed, cost and success rate of bringing life-changing therapies to patients.  What sets us apart is the way we integrate clinical trial execution with deep scientific knowledge, laboratory expertise and advanced data sciences. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking an Associate Director, People Operations Regional for APAC region. Reporting to the Vice President, People Operations, this person is responsible for leading People Operations delivery across an assigned region, ensuring consistent, compliant and employee-focused HR operations. The role provides leadership for regional People Operations team members and acts as the primary point of accountability for operational HR delivery, employee relations execution, employment compliance, employee lifecycle activities and service excellence within the region. Working as part of the Global People Operations function, this role partners closely with HR Business Partners, Centres of Excellence, People Services and business leaders to deliver practical and scalable People solutions while ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulatory requirements. The role drives operational excellence, manages risk, improves employee experience and supports implementation of global People initiatives within the region. Responsibilities : Regional People Operations Leadership - Lead the regional People Operations team and establish clear priorities, objectives and accountabilities. - Ensure consistent execution of People Operations services across countries within the region. - Build capability, engagement and succession strength within the regional team. - Drive a culture of customer service, continuous improvement and accountability. Employee Relations - Oversee delivery of employee relations matters across the region. - Provide guidance and support on investigations, disciplinary matters, grievances, performance issues and workplace concerns. - Ensure matters are managed consistently, appropriately documented and escalated where required. - Partner with Legal and specialist HR functions on complex or high-risk cases. Employment Compliance & Governance - Ensure compliance with local employment legislation, policies and regulatory requirements. - Support works councils, employee representative bodies and consultation obligations where applicable. - Monitor regional compliance risks and implement mitigation plans. - Ensure appropriate governance and audit readiness across People Operations activities. Employee Lifecycle Delivery - Oversee onboarding, employment changes, probation management and offboarding processes. - Ensure accurate and timely execution of employment documentation and employee records management. - Support organisational changes, restructures and workforce transitions. Service Delivery & Employee Experience - Drive operational excellence across Tier 1 and Tier 2 People Operations activities. - Partner with People Services to ensure issues are resolved effectively and at the appropriate level. - Monitor service performance, employee feedback and operational metrics. - Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve employee experience. Process Improvement & Transformation - Implement global People Operations initiatives, standards and process changes. - Support automation, self-service and digital solutions to improve efficiency. - Drive standardisation across countries while balancing local requirements. - Contribute to the ongoing development of the global People Operations operating model. Business & HR Partnership - Act as a trusted operational partner to HR Business Partners and business leaders. - Provide pragmatic guidance on operational HR matters and risk. - Support delivery of business priorities through effective People Operations execution. - Ensure alignment between global standards and regional implementation. Data, Reporting & Risk Management - Monitor workforce and operational trends across the region. - Produce reports and insights relating to employee relations activity, service demand, compliance and operational performance. - Identify emerging risks and recommend corrective actions. - Support operational due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions. Requirements: - Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. - Professional HR qualification (e.g. CIPD, SHRM, HRCI or equivalent) desirable. - Advanced multi-country or regional People Operations leadership experience required. - Significant HR Operations, HR Generalist or Employee Relations experience across multiple countries. - Experience leading HR or People Operations teams. - Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements. - Experience supporting organisational change and operational transformation. - Experience working within complex, matrixed and global organisations. - Leadership and team development capability. - Employee relations expertise and strong operational judgement. - Operational excellence and process improvement capability. - Strong stakeholder and risk management skills. - Data-driven decision making and customer service orientation. - Strong change management capability. We invite you to learn more about our growing organization serving our clients that are researching ground breaking cancer therapies. We strive to ensure employees feel appreciated for the contributions they make every single day. You will provide input and have your ideas valued and nurtured, impacting positive change for the company. 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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship. ## About Precision for Medicine ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Precision for Medicine is a global clinical research organization (CRO) and laboratory services provider specialized in accelerating the development of precision therapies for oncology, rare disease, and other complex conditions. - **Entity Type**: Private – subsidiary of Precision Medicine Group (a private holding company) - **Headquarters**: Not explicitly stated in sources; likely around the Washington D.C./Maryland area (Precision Medicine Group HQ is in Bethesda, MD). The company operates globally with labs in North America and Europe. - **Founded**: 2012 (company began), but the team has over 25 years of clinical trial experience - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed on provided sources; leadership includes a founder role but name not given. ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Contract Research Organization (CRO) services, central laboratory services, biospecimen solutions, data intelligence for clinical development. - **Target customers**: Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies developing precision medicines, especially in oncology and rare disease (B2B, mid-to-large pharma). - **Mission/purpose**: “Bringing life-changing therapies to patients by integrating laboratory expertise, clinical trial excellence, and data intelligence to deliver critical insights into patient biology.” ## Products & Services - **Global CRO Services**: Full-service clinical trial management with a focus on early- and late-phase development, regulatory support, project management, and site startup. Over 75% of trials are in oncology. - **Global Laboratory Services**: Translational and biomarker sciences, including specialty labs for genomics, flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, and central lab testing. Operates 5 specialty labs in the US and Europe. - **Biospecimens**: Access to over 11 million tissue, cellular, and biofluid specimens for research. - **Data Intelligence**: AI-enabled data ecosystem for sample management, biomarker analysis, biostatistics, and decision support (includes a conversational AI virtual assistant). - **Diagnostics and Companion Diagnostics (CDx)**: Development and commercialization of diagnostic tests aligned with therapies. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (part of private Precision Medicine Group). - **Key Metric**: ~3,500 employees; 2,500+ clinical trial and lab projects; 70% of clinical trials in oncology; 25+ years of combined experience. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sources mention “$30B in investments raised for biotech in the last 5 years” (general biotech investment, not specific to Precision). No specific lead investors listed; backed by private equity (Precision Medicine Group is owned by institutional investors). - **Growth Signals**: Awarded the 2025 Fierce Biotech CRO Award for Innovative Solutions in Drug Development. Active hiring with 129 job openings globally (as of July 2026). Strong remote/hybrid work options across many roles. ## Competitive Advantages - **Integrated CRO + Lab + Data**: One organization covering the full spectrum from biospecimens to late-phase trials, reducing inefficiencies of working with separate vendors. - **Specialization in complex indications**: Deep expertise in oncology and rare disease, where protocols are highly complex. - **Right-sized CRO model**: Assigns employees to no more than 2–3 trials at a time, offering more attention than large “Big Five” CROs (positioned as “antidote to Big Five Fatigue”). - **AI-enabled data intelligence**: Unified ecosystem with conversational AI to extract insights from siloed data. ## Strategic Focus - Continue expanding capabilities in precision medicine development, particularly in early-phase oncology and rare disease. - Leverage data intelligence and AI to improve trial efficiency and patient matching. - Scale global clinical operations (recent push into Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Eastern Europe). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Employee-driven mission “to help patients get access to innovative treatments.” Collaboration across functions is emphasized, with a focus on complex and impactful therapies. - **Work environment**: Strong remote/hybrid options – job postings span remote roles in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Offices and labs exist in multiple countries. - **Perks & growth**: Not explicitly detailed, but the company invests in career development (e.g., roles from CRA to Director level). 25 years of history and a growing global footprint indicate stability and upward mobility. - **Engineering & science culture**: Teams include clinical scientists, data engineers, lab professionals, and operations – a blend of deep science and tech. ## Sources 1. [Precision for Medicine – Homepage](https://www.precisionformedicine.com/) 2. [Precision for Medicine – Our Story](https://www.precisionformedicine.com/about-us/our-passion/) 3. [Precision for Medicine – Leadership](https://www.precisionformedicine.com/about/leadership) 4. [Precision for Medicine – Careers (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pfm) 5. 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