Adrian K. โ Co-Founder
๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฒ I build commercial organizations, programs, and teams across Pharma and Medtech. For 16 years. In MNCs, startups, and regional leadership. By taking complex, multi-stakeholder challenges and turning them into clear plans with measurable outcomes. Key Achievements: 1. Established a process to reduce product launch time to market by 50% for International Markets 2. Established legal entities and distributorships across multiple Middle East markets 3. Secured USD 700K Series A for a Singapore-based medical device startup 4. Generated over USD 20M in contract renewals through strategic partnerships As APAC Program Manager at Teleflex Medical Asia, I am building and refining the regional Commercial PMO function - by strengthening execution governance, developing local PM capabilities, and embedding a partnership mindset across countries. I am fluent in English, Chinese, and Japanese (JLPT N2), and completing my PMP certification. If you are working on something that requires both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery - in pharma, medtech, or beyond - let's connect. ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ I was also retrenched twice, in 2023 and 2024. After the second one, I took an online depression test. The results were: Seek immediate help. I leaned on family and friends, rebuilt structure through fitness, and started writing on LinkedIn to take my mind off things. 6 months later, I got an offer. I shared my story. DMs didn't stop for days. People were asking me how I kept going, for interview tips, and to review their CVs. That's when I realized I wasn't alone. So I threw someone else a rope. I started sharing what I'd learned: 1. How to reframe rejection 2. How to sharpen a CV 3. How to walk into interviews with something to say I also founded the Networking Hike Tribe on LinkedIn. A tribe for introverts to develop their networks on a trail than in a conference room. A supportive and thriving community for whoever needs help to ask and receive. One year after the founding, we grew from zero to 180+ tribe mates. If you're in a difficult season - professionally or personally - feel free to reach out. I have been there and I am happy to help.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare and Medtech professional with strong expertise in commercial operations and strategic partnerships.
Location: Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Experience: 17 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Community Building
- Networking
- Commercial Operations
- Product Development
- Fundraising
- Project Implementation
- Strategy Implementation
- Marketing Strategy
- Go-to-market Strategy
- Strategic Alliances
- Market Intelligence
- Portfolio Optimization
- Business Intelligence
Career Highlights
- Reduced product launch time by 50% in international markets.
- Secured USD 700K Series A for a medical device startup.
- Founded a thriving community for introverts to network.
Work Experience
Networking Hike Tribe
Founder and Tribe Chief (1 yr 5 mos)
Teleflex
APAC Program Management (1 yr 6 mos)
Medulla Pro
Chief Executive Officer (1 yr)
Astellas Pharma
Senior Manager, Projects and Strategy Implementation, International Markets (2 yrs 7 mos)
Freelance
Independent Consultant - Healthcare Projects (4 yrs 10 mos)
Sodexo
Marketing Manager, Healthcare (1 yr 7 mos)
Menarini Asia-Pacific
Regional Alliance Manager, Asia Pacific (1 yr 8 mos)
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Market Intelligence Manager, Growth Markets (1 yr 2 mos)
Portfolio Manager, APAC (2 mos)
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Japan Pharma Business Unit (1 yr 7 mos)
Corporate Strategy Department (2 yrs 6 mos)
Starbucks
Training Shift Manager (2 yrs 4 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Business Management at Singapore Institute of Management
Diploma in Japanese Language at Bunka Institute of Language
