Jessica hu, MBA, DM
Sr Director, Regulatory and Quality, APAC,/Global RACQA LT member @ Baxter International Inc.
About
I am a Passion, result driven, solution oriented senior regulatory & quality executive with 27+ years of end-to-end leadership in pharma, IVD, and medical device—spanning manufacturing, commercial, and global affiliate governance. For 30+ years, I've built deep, trusted partnerships with NMPA, CDE, CMDE, and provincial authorities, and 14+ years with Korea/Taiwan/WHO/MHRA regulators. I'v co-authored China GMP guidelines, shaped industry standards, and driven regulatory harmonization between region and global frameworks. As a cross-cultural leader, I’ve built and led teams of 80+ across 15 markets (ANZ, Japan, Korea, India, SEA, Greater China), accelerating product approvals by 3–5 months and maintaining Oversee life-cycle management of ~350 pharmaceutical licenses(Oncology products, Anesthetics and Nutrition product portfolios) and ~2,000 device licenses(high risk surgery components, infusion systems, pumps, Surgery tables, beds, portable diagnostic devices, etc.) across APAC markets with zero major audit findings. I thrive in organizational transformation: I led Baxter's APAC RAQA spin-off (2023–2024) to on-time launch, built greenfield QMS from zero for Roche, and developed 40+ leaders through mentorship and succession planning.My core strength: turning regulatory complexity into business enablement—balancing compliance, speed-to-market, and risk-based decision-making. I’m passionate about building high-performing, diverse teams and shaping the future of APAC regulatory policy.Open to: Executive leadership roles in RA/QA, regulatory strategy, and quality governance | Let’s connect to drive compliance, innovation, and growth across region.
China
Shanghai
Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory Approvals, Quality Management, Organizational Leadership, Digital Transformation, People Development, GMP, Validation, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sop, Regulatory Affairs, FDA, Quality System, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, HPLC, Clinical Trials, Oncology, Analytical Chemistry, Medical Devices, Chromatography
Experience

Sr Director, Regulatory and Quality, APAC,/Global RACQA LT member
Shanghai, China
• Lead 80+ RAQA professionals across 13 APAC markets (ANZ, Japan, Greater Asia, China); 10 direct reports • Own 350+ drug licenses + 2000+ device licenses; accelerated approvals by 3–5 months in China/Korea/Taiwan, driving early market launch • Single point of contact for APAC RAQA governance; achieved zero major findings in all MOH & corporate audits • Oversaw 24 3PL warehouses; drove compliance improvement and quality oversight • Led 100% RIM system rollout across APAC; built regional SME network and cross-country audit framework • Shaped regulatory policy and industry standards to strengthen Baxter’s APAC influence Implements processes and policies to achieve financial and strategic goals. • Engages with regulators to support commercial plans and influence regulatory trends. • Oversees regional Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ensures compliance with changing regulations. • Champions efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvement initiatives, leveraging AI, technology, and data analytics. • Optimizes organizational structure and manages QARA talent, focusing on attracting, retaining, and developing high-performing teams. • Strategic and proactive leadership, develop and implement regional QARA strategies and plans that: drive significant improvements and a culture of excellence, are aligned with Regional and Enterprise business strategic priorities, and deliver a Patients First culture

Sr Director, RAQA Greater Asia&China,Greater Asia/China LT Member,Extended RQLT member
Shanghai, China
• Led 50+ RAQA team across 13 countries; promoted 3 high-potential talents to leadership roles • Served as APAC RAQA Lead for Baxter Spin-off (2023–2024); ensured on-time launch across all markets with no RAQA delays • Established new legal entity QMS, certification, and TSA/rTSA implementation; passed all audits • Selected as 1 of 12 Global RAQA Change Champions for enterprise-wide transformation • Built team succession plan; achieved 90% manager effectiveness within 1 year • Engages with regulators to support commercial plans and influence regulatory trends. • Oversees regional Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ensures compliance with changing regulations. • Champions efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvement initiatives, leveraging AI, technology, and data analytics. • Optimizes organizational structure and manages QARA talent, focusing on attracting, retaining, and developing high-performing teams. • Strategic and proactive leadership, develop and implement regional QARA strategies and plans that: drive significant improvements and a culture of excellence, are aligned with Regional and Enterprise business strategic priorities, and deliver a Patients First culture

Senior Director Quality, Greater China | Korea RAQA Lead (Dec 2022+) Global QALT and GCLT member
Shanghai, China
•Led 400+ team members (10 direct reports); reported to Global CQO and joined GQLT • Oversaw quality compliance for 5 manufacturing sites, China R&D, and commercial operations (China/Hong Kong/Taiwan) • Drove QMS optimization for “Made in China” strategy; led particle matter control task force with verified market improvement • Boosted team performance from 78% to 90% in 2 years; executed talent retention and succession planning • Led end-to-end quality governance: complaint vigilance, CAPA, audit readiness, and regulatory escalation

Head Of Quality
Roche Diagnostic Suzhou Ltd
China
Responsbile for quality function and system setup for a green field project. Successful setup robust QMS system with successful ISO 13485: 2016 certificate inspection without finding in 2018 with design and development and manufacturing in the scope of certificate. Has been setup an fully engaged team with 20 around team members. Have been setup robust interface with Germany QMS to ensure the criticial QMS elements are engaged from both site together. Has been awarded as individual award of 2018 global Quality and Regulatory "above and beyond" award. As one of ten key contributor represent AMS project is awarded as " 2019 Roche excellence " Award.

Head of Quality, Novartis OTC, Greater China and Korea
Beijing
Resposible for QA oversight and Quality system implmentation in Region.Novartis OTC Greater China(including Hongkong, Taiwan, China) and Korea. Responsible for third-party suppliers' management, product transfer QA oversight, country quality risk assessment and control the risk.

Senior QC Analyst
Tianjin
Responsible for the testing of assay of Vitamin, Cl, P and heavy metals. Familiar with the Quality management system in Nestle. Responsible for written the Sop and product specification. Testing all kinds of products manufactured in Nestle AP area(including milk powder, chocolate, coffee, ice Cream, corns, liquid milk, etc). Calibration activities for analytical equipments.

QC Analyst
Tianjin
Responsible for the testing of tablet and capsules, Including the test for raw material, bulk, finish goods , Stability tests for finish goods and develop new analytical method for new product. Analytical equipment qualification and analytical method validation. Familiar with all kinds of analytical equipments used in pharmaceutical sites Lab, got the knowledge of calibration and doing simple maintenance for analytical equipments.

Assistant researcher
Tianjin Institute of Medical and Medicine ,Department of Chemical
Tianjin
Responsible for equipment analysis. Assist Professor develop the analytical method for new product, doing analytical method validation. Familiar with and can be used frequently For kinds of analytical equipments including: HPLC, GC,UV, and IR.
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