Gemma Staddon

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Gemma Staddon

Divisional Manager - Life Sciences

I am a Divisional Manager at HPG, specialising in recruitment within the Life Sciences sector. My focus areas include Medical Affairs, Health Economics & Market Access and Regulatory Affairs working with candidates and clients in the Medical Device & Pharmaceutical industries.

The roles I work on include:

Medical Director
Associate Medical Director
Medical Manager
Medical Lead
Medical Affairs Manager
MSL Manager
Senior Medical Advisor
Medical Advisor
Senior Medical Science Liaison
Medical Science Liaison
Scientific Advisor
Real World Evidence Lead
Medical Excellence
Pharmacovigilance Manger
Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate
Pharmacovigilance Associate
Pharmacovigilance & Compliance
Medical Information
Health Economist
Market Access Manager/Director
Senior Market Access Manager

Director & Associate Director of Market Access
Head of Market Access
Market Access Associate
Senior Market Access Associate
Pricing Manager
Head of Pricing
Police Advisor
External/Government Affairs Manager/Director
Patient Access
Corporate Affairs & Advocacy
ManagerPublic Affairs Manager
Head of Public Affairs
Regulatory Affairs Director
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Regulatory Affairs Project Manager
Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Regulatory Affairs Assistant

With more than 10 years of experience in sales and account management, I have spent the past 7 years working in Australia's healthcare industry. During this time, my passion for making a positive impact on patients' lives has grown significantly.

As a dedicated recruiter, I am driven by my passion for the healthcare industry.

I approach each candidate placement and every vacancy I work on with the same level of enthusiasm, recognising the crucial role they play in improving patient outcome.

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Jobs by Gemma Staddon.

Scientific,Life Sciences

Pharmacovigilance Associate

Sydney
Competitive salary package

Benefits Hybrid flexibility – 2–3 days in Sydney office Supportive, collaborative team culture Work for a global pharmaceutical organisation About the company This is a large, global pharmaceutical organisation with a strong presence across Asia-Pacific. They are renowned for their innovative medicines, cutting-edge research, and patient-focused approach. About the opportunity Working as part of the Global Safety team, you’ll review and process safety data for prescription products, ensuring adherence to international pharmacovigilance standards. Based in Sydney, this hybrid role supports both local and regional case management activities. You’ll collaborate closely with a highly skilled safety leader and cross-functional partners, playing a critical role in protecting patient safety and maintaining compliance across multiple markets. If you come from a pharmacy background, this is an excellent opportunity to transition into the pharmaceutical industry and develop your career in drug safety. Duties Review, verify and process adverse event reports Assess reportability for local and regional regulators Conduct follow-up activities and ensure timely submissions Support reconciliation, audit readiness and compliance checks Liaise with colleagues to coordinate safety data flow Skills and Experience Pharmacy, life sciences or health science degree Experience in drug safety ideal but not essential - a strong interest in developing a career in this area Strong attention to detail and ability to manage safety documentation and data accurately Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross functional team Full working rights in Australia required Culture Collaborative, multicultural, and fast-paced. A team that values accountability, inclusivity, and a sense of humour — no politics, just good people doing great work. How to Apply Click apply or contact Gemma Staddon, Specialist Manager on gstaddon@hpgconnect.com for a confidential discussion. 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.

Quality & Medical Operations Specialist

Sydney
Competitive salary package

Benefits • Permanent, full-time opportunity • Broad, hands-on role with real ownership and visibility • Collaborative, small-team environment with exposure across the business About the company This opportunity sits within a growing, specialty pharmaceutical organisation operating across Australia and New Zealand. The business focuses on the commercialisation and distribution of medicines across several therapeutic areas. Locally, the team is lean, agile, and in a growth phase, offering genuine influence and autonomy. About the opportunity This is a newly created Quality and Medical Operations Specialist role. The position offers broad responsibility across quality systems, pharmacovigilance, and medical, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on and building structure in a growing organisation. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with TGA, GMP, and PV requirements while partnering closely with regulatory, commercial, and external stakeholders. Duties • Own and manage the local QMS including document control, deviations, change control, CAPAs, and continuous improvement activities • Manage product quality complaints, adverse quality events, and investigations in line with TGA expectations • Coordinate quality documentation for imported products, manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors • Act as the local QPPV overseeing adverse event reporting and pharmacovigilance obligations • Submit adverse events to the TGA and maintain an effective PV system • Support readiness for TGA audits and inspections, including preparation and follow-up actions • Develop, review, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and quality policies • Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to embed quality processes into commercial activities • Support medical information activities over time, with structured training provided • Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs on GMP clearances, product changes, and quality-related submissions Skills and experience • Tertiary qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline • Experience working within a pharmaceutical Quality Management System • Solid understanding of TGA, GMP, and PV requirements in a commercial environment • Experience developing and maintaining SOPs and quality documentation • Strong attention to detail with a practical, solutions-focused mindset • Comfortable working autonomously and building processes where they do not yet exist • Confident communicator able to engage across technical and non-technical stakeholders Culture This organisation offers a down-to-earth, collaborative culture where people are trusted to take ownership. How to apply If this sounds like your next move, click apply or contact Eve Cooke ecooke@hpgconnect.com for a confidential discussion. About Healthcare Professionals Group Healthcare Professionals Group recruits across Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology, and Clinical Care, spanning Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial, and Operations roles.

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.