Medical Affairs

Medicines Access Portfolio Manager

• Sydney
• Competitive salary package

Benefits • Permanent opportunity • Work in a specialised medicines environment with real patient impact • Collaborative, hands-on team • Opportunity to improve processes and build solutions   About the company This organisation operates within a specialised area of the pharmaceutical sector, supporting access to medicines that fall outside standard commercial pathways. The business works in a fast-paced, solutions-driven environment where adaptability and problem-solving are critical to success.   About the opportunity This role sits at the centre of a specialist medicines access function, managing a large and fast-moving portfolio of unregistered and hard-to-source medicines. You’ll work closely with procurement, inventory and internal teams to make sure the right medicines are sourced, managed and supplied when they’re needed. The portfolio is broad and constantly changing, so this role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving in an environment where priorities shift and no two days look the same.   Duties • Oversee a dynamic medicines portfolio, balancing patient need, commercial considerations and inventory risk • Act as the central link between procurement, inventory, analytics and internal stakeholder teams • Lead and develop a small team of associates • Partner with procurement to optimise sourcing strategies and stock management • Work with data and systems to improve processes and operational decision-making • Solve complex supply and portfolio challenges in a constantly changing environment • Provide subject matter expertise to internal teams managing high volumes of queries   Skills and experience • Background in pharmacy, medicines management or a related healthcare environment • Understanding of inventory management or procurement • Proven people leadership capability • Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments • Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills • Practical, hands-on mindset with a track record of improving processes   Culture This is a small, collaborative team where people are expected to roll their sleeves up and contribute across multiple areas. The environment is dynamic and ever-changing, so flexibility and a solutions-focused approach are essential.   How to apply To apply or for a confidential discussion, contact Gemma Staddon on gstaddon@hpgconnect.com   About Healthcare Professionals Group Healthcare Professionals Group recruits across Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care, covering executive, permanent and contract roles across Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Commercial, Operations and Clinical