Adrian McConchie

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Adrian McConchie

Director - Melbourne

I lead HPG’s Melbourne branch and national Sales & Marketing team, together with a strong focus on Executive Search across pharmaceuticals, medtech and biotech.

The roles I work on include executive roles across:

C-Suite
Government Affairs
External Affairs
Market Access
Corporate Affairs
Commercial
Medical Affairs
Legal and Regulatory Affairs (amongst others).

Industry assignments I have successfully placed include:

Chief Executive Officer

General Manager

Country Medical Director

Senior Director Human Resources (APAC)

Senior Business Unit Director

Business Unit Director

Director, Sales & Marketing

External & Government Affairs Director

Market Access Director

Corporate Affairs Director

Communications Director

Medical Director

Medical Director – Vaccines & Biosecurity

Medical Affairs Director

Regulatory Affairs Director

Associate Medical Director

Associate Director, Medical Affairs

Associate Director, Market Access

Associate Director, Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR)

Associate Director, Pricing (APAC)

Associate Director, Health Partnership Lead

Associate Director, National Strategic Accounts

Associate Director, Public Affairs

Associate Director, Government Affairs

My background is 25 years in recruitment and talent acquisition, with 20 years in pharmaceuticals, medtech, biotech and clinical healthcare. My role includes operational management of HPG’s National Sales & Marketing team and the Melbourne branch which covers the southern region of Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, I partner with our clients on executive search assignments locally and across APAC.

I have a degree in Business (International Trade) and have also been an active volunteer for many years across health and wellness causes.

Specialising in

Jobs by Adrian McConchie.

IT,Executive Roles

Director of Operations

Melbourne
Attractive salary + STI

Benefits Senior leadership role reporting to the CEO High-impact position in a scaling healthcare technology company Opportunity to shape operational infrastructure during growth Exposure to international expansion across Asia-Pacific About the company This Australian health technology company develops software solutions used by healthcare providers to securely manage and distribute clinical information. Their platform is widely used by specialist medical networks and continues to expand across Australia and APAC. With a growing international footprint and strong product adoption, the organisation is entering its next phase of operational scale, requiring an experienced operations leader to strengthen delivery capability and operational discipline. About the opportunity Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Operations will lead the operational backbone of the business, overseeing service delivery, customer support, and regulatory coordination. This role will work closely with product, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure operational readiness as the business scales across multiple regions. You will be responsible for building scalable operational systems, improving delivery performance, and strengthening cross-functional alignment between product, customer delivery, and support. The role will also play a key part in managing customer onboarding, product releases, and lifecycle management while ensuring operational processes support margin performance and customer retention. Duties Lead service delivery, support, and operational teams Oversee customer onboarding and implementation processes Drive operational KPIs and performance reporting Strengthen cross-functional alignment across product and delivery Manage operational readiness for product releases and upgrades Improve delivery efficiency and margin performance Support expansion into international markets Skills and Experience (Mandatory) Australia-based Healthtech or SaaS operations leadership Deep diagnostic Imaging, Radiology or clinical systems exposure Service delivery and implementation oversight Operational scaling in technology environment Significant people leadership experience Culture Collaborative, high-ownership culture where leaders are empowered to build capability and drive meaningful impact as the organisation continues to grow internationally. How to Apply Click apply if you fulfil the mandatory Skills and Experience above. About Healthcare Professionals Group Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care. Medical Affairs & Life Sciences Recruitment - Clinical Research, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific; Commercial Recruitment - Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Government and External Affairs; Business Operations & Infrastructure Recruitment - Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, L&D, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse; Clinical Care Recruitment - Allied Health, Aged Care, General Practice, Medical Imaging, Medical Management, Medical Specialties, Nursing. For more job opportunities, visit www.hpgconnect.com.

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Clinical Research,Executive Roles

Associate Director Regulatory Operations (Japan)

Attractive Salary & Benefits Package

Benefits • Senior leadership opportunity in a Japan market build phase • Strategic influence on regulatory positioning in Japan • Competitive base salary with bonus structure • Flexible working arrangement, remote initially • Opportunity to shape and build a future team About the Company Our client is a global clinical research organisation supporting biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies with the design and delivery of clinical trials across multiple regions. With established operations internationally, the organisation is now strengthening its direct presence in Japan as part of its continued global expansion. About the Opportunity This is a senior regulatory leadership role responsible for establishing and overseeing regulatory operations capability within Japan. Reporting directly to the Japan Country Head, the Associate Director will provide strategic regulatory oversight across ongoing and future clinical trials. The role will focus on regulatory deliverables within Japan, ensuring compliance with PMDA and local requirements while supporting business growth initiatives. The successful candidate will act as a senior regulatory advisor to internal stakeholders and clients, contributing to feasibility assessments, bid defence activities and strategic planning. Initially this role will operate as an individual contributor, with the expectation of building and leading a regulatory team as Japan operations expand. This is a pivotal appointment in strengthening the organisation’s long-term presence in Japan. Duties Provide strategic oversight of regulatory operations in Japan Oversee preparation and review of regulatory submissions Act as Japan regulatory subject matter expert Advise internal teams on regulatory strategy and timelines Support business development and bid defence activities Build scalable regulatory processes and frameworks Collaborate closely with global clinical and project teams Represent regulatory function in leadership discussions Skills and Experience CRO regulatory operations background Strategic and commercial regulatory capabilities PMDA submission expertise Leadership experience Fluent Japanese and English Life sciences degree Culture Fast-paced, growth-oriented and collaborative. A build-phase environment where senior leaders work closely together to shape the future direction of the Japan business. How to Apply Click apply or contact Adrian McConchie, Director Executive Search at amcconchie@hpgconnect.com in confidence. About Healthcare Professionals Group Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care. • Medical Affairs & Life Sciences Recruitment - Clinical Research, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific; • Commercial Recruitment - Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Government and External Affairs; • Business Operations & Infrastructure Recruitment - Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, L&D, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse; • Clinical Care Recruitment - Allied Health, Aged Care, General Practice, Medical Imaging, Medical Management, Medical Specialties, Nursing. For more job opportunities, visit www.hpgconnect.com.

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Health Economics and Market Access,Executive Roles

Associate Director, Market Access & HEOR

Melbourne
Highly attractive remuneration and benefits package

High-impact role with global visibility ANZ remit | Global pipeline exposure Market leading benefits package Healthcare Professionals Group have partnered with this ground-breaking healthcare organisation to identify a high calibre candidate for this high profile role of Associate Director, Market Access & HEOR. About the company Join one of the pharmaceutical sector’s most dynamic and innovative organisations that has played a key role in saving lives and improving health outcomes for patients globally. With an expanding pipeline of therapeutics, this organisation has unique and exciting growth plans in Australia, and globally. About the opportunity Reporting above country into a global Market Access and HEOR leader, and partnering closely with the ANZ Market Access lead, this role owns the local economic modelling and HEOR agenda across Australia and New Zealand. This is a hands-on, high-visibility position responsible for adapting global value frameworks into locally relevant HTA submissions, reimbursement strategies and payer narratives. While the role retains exposure to evidence planning, the core focus is on economic modelling, HTA engagement and execution excellence across PBAC, PHARMAC and other reimbursement bodies. You will act as the ANZ subject matter expert for product value, translating complex technical outputs into clear, decision-ready insights that directly influence pricing and reimbursement recommendations. Duties Lead the local adaptation and execution of Market Access, HEOR and economic modelling strategies to support reimbursement and access outcomes across ANZ Adapt and localise global cost-effectiveness, budget impact and public health models for HTA submissions Oversee the preparation and delivery of PBAC, PHARMAC and other reimbursement dossiers, in close partnership with Market Access Represent the HEOR perspective in early scientific advice, HTA engagement and benefit assessment processes Translate complex economic and outcomes data into clear, compelling value narratives for payer and institutional stakeholders Ensure alignment between global value dossiers and local requirements, while feeding regional insights back into global teams Manage and direct external vendors and consultants, ensuring quality, compliance and delivery against timelines Contribute to congress abstracts, publications and value communication assets where appropriate Mandatory Skills and Experience Significant experience in Market Access and/or HEOR within pharmaceuticals, biotech or vaccines Demonstrated involvement in Australian HTA submissions (PBAC essential; PHARMAC highly regarded) Strong understanding of health economic modelling concepts and their application in reimbursement decision making Hands-on experience adapting or developing cost-effectiveness or budget impact models Exposure to real-world evidence and its use in HTA submissions Relevant academic qualifications including degree and ideally post-graduate qualifications in health economics, market access, public health or related field Benefits Market leading remuneration package including STIs, LTIs Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family Life and disability insurance Access to additional leave Generous well-being allowance and employee assistance program How to Apply Contact Adrian McConchie, Director Life Sciences at amcconchie@hpgconnect in confidence for further information. Alternatively, please ensure you meet the skills and experience requirements before applying electronically.

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Clinical Research,Executive Roles

Senior Manager, Clinical Operations (Japan)

Attractive Salary & Benefits Package

Benefits Senior leadership role within expanding Japan operations Direct collaboration with Japan Country Head Competitive salary and bonus structure Flexible working arrangement Opportunity to build and lead future clinical team About the Company Our client is a global clinical research organisation delivering end-to-end clinical trial solutions to biotech and pharmaceutical sponsors worldwide. As part of strengthening its Japan presence, the organisation is expanding its internal clinical operations capability. About the Opportunity The Senior Manager, Clinical Operations will oversee clinical trial delivery within Japan, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations and company SOPs. Reporting to the Japan Country Head, this role will provide leadership across clinical operations while maintaining close collaboration with project management and regulatory teams. Initially this position will operate as an individual contributor role with billable responsibilities, with scope to transition into broader team leadership as the Japan structure expands. The role will support current and future studies in Japan, working within a global matrix environment. Duties Oversee local clinical trial execution Support and guide monitoring activities Collaborate with project management teams Ensure regulatory and SOP compliance Contribute to training and development Participate in client meetings as required Identify process improvement opportunities Skills and Experience CRO clinical operations experience Prior CRA experience Line management experience Fluent Japanese and English Life sciences degree Culture Performance-driven, collaborative and internationally connected. A hands-on leadership environment in an expanding Japan business. How to Apply Click apply or contact Adrian McConchie, Director Life Sciences Executive Search at amcconchie@hpgconnect.com in confidence. About Healthcare Professionals Group Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care. Medical Affairs & Life Sciences Recruitment - Clinical Research, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific; Commercial Recruitment - Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Government and External Affairs; Business Operations & Infrastructure Recruitment - Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, L&D, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse; Clinical Care Recruitment - Allied Health, Aged Care, General Practice, Medical Imaging, Medical Management, Medical Specialties, Nursing. For more job opportunities, visit www.hpgconnect.com.

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COMBINED EXPERIENCE

At HPG, we pride ourselves on bringing together a diverse group of professionals with extensive backgrounds in the healthcare recruitment industry. Our combined years of experience and specialised knowledge ensure that we deliver unparalleled service to our clients and candidates. By working collaboratively, we harness our collective expertise to meet and exceed your goals and expectations, providing tailored solutions and exceptional support every step of the way. Discover how our unified team effort drives success in every project we undertake.

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