James Stinson

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James Stinson

Specialist Manager

Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Capital Equipment Sales, and Healthcare Technology

James commenced his recruitment career straight out of university, initially drawn to the industry for the corporate exposure and sales experience it offered. However, what began as a tactical career move quickly evolved into a meaningful vocation when he realised how recruitment could have a direct, life-changing impact on the individuals he worked with.

James holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, which provided a solid understanding of human anatomy and physiology. This foundation has been particularly valuable in his recruitment across Medical Devices, where technical knowledge helps him speak the language of his clients and candidates. That said, James attributes most of his sector expertise to years of on-the-ground recruitment experience and deep engagement with professionals who generously share their insights.

His passion for healthcare recruitment stems from the pride he feels contributing to an industry that genuinely improves people's lives. Working in the healthcare sector means supporting companies and professionals focused on better patient outcomes, advancing medical technologies, and delivering solutions in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic settings across Australia. James’ appreciation for the sector only deepened after a brief departure, which reaffirmed how aligned he is with the industry's purpose and values.

One of James’ most memorable placements involved a candidate who had relocated internationally due to urgent family health circumstances. James successfully secured him a role with a global leader in medical manufacturing, avoiding a return to a less viable healthcare environment and delivering a life-altering outcome for the candidate and their family. It’s these moments that continue to fuel James’ commitment to the profession.

Clients and candidates value James for his professionalism, ethical standards, and long-term focus. He strives to do the right thing in every situation, whether advising on market movements, supporting strategic hires, or coaching candidates through complex decisions. With extensive experience recruiting across Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Diagnostics and now Pharmaceuticals, James understands the intricacies of B2B sales in hospital environments, stakeholder engagement cycles, and long sales processes involving procurement, clinical evaluations, and tenders.

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Sales & Key Account Associate

Melbourne
Base + Super + Travel

About the company This organisation is a long-established leader in specialist pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging solutions, offering high quality label and smart packaging capabilities for major manufacturers across ANZ. The business is financially strong with a highly experienced local leadership team who maintain a close, hands-on approach to operations. About the opportunity An opportunity has arisen for a Sales & Key Account Associate to join a stable and supportive team. You will work closely with a highly experienced manager, gradually taking ownership of key pharmaceutical accounts while developing your technical and commercial knowledge. This position is office based in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, covering major healthcare accounts across Australia & New Zealand. Responsibilities Support the delivery of sales initiatives and account strategies across the pharmaceutical and healthcare portfolio. Build and maintain trusted relationships with customers, ensuring communication is clear and consistent. Assist with forecasting, budgeting and monitoring account performance to meet business objectives. Take part in new product development projects, liaising with pre-press, production and quality teams. Manage order processing, quotations, customer queries and administrative requirements to ensure a smooth end-to-end service. Skills and Experience Background in sales, customer service or account management within packaging, pharmaceuticals or related industries. Strong communication skills with the ability to listen, collaborate and build rapport. Comfortable working in a hands-on environment, demonstrating persistence and a willingness to learn. High attention to detail with solid organisational and problem-solving abilities. Technically minded and eager to develop knowledge in pharmaceutical packaging and labelling. How to Apply Click apply or contact James Stinson, Specialist Manager, on 0448 808 732 for a confidential discussion. About Healthcare Professionals Group Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions across the healthcare sector including executive, permanent and contracting roles. Our specialist areas include: Medical Affairs and 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 and 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.

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.