Benefits
• Opportunity to lead a highly specialised, niche business unit
• Work in a fast-moving, problem-solving environment with real patient impact
• Highly collaborative & highly skilled team
 
About the company
This organisation operates within the pharmaceutical sector, supporting a range of products and services across the Australian market. They are known for their collaborative environment and ability to adapt within a complex and evolving landscape.
 
About the opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role, leading a highly dynamic and complex business unit. You’ll oversee a constantly evolving portfolio where supply, demand and access shift regularly, requiring a balance of commercial thinking, operational oversight and strong judgement. You’ll partner closely with Commercial, Regulatory, Medical and Business Development to drive growth, shape strategy and lead a team delivering critical solutions in a fast-moving environment.
 
Duties
• Lead and develop a large, geographically dispersed team across multiple locations
• Set and execute the strategy for the Unlicensed Medicines division
• Drive commercial performance, including budget ownership and revenue growth targets
• Oversee sourcing, supply solutions, and operational delivery across a complex portfolio
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Regulatory, Medical and BD teams
• Lead continuous improvement across processes, systems and service delivery
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and quality standards
• Navigate ambiguity and solve problems in a highly dynamic, non-linear environment
• Contribute to broader business strategy as part of the senior leadership team
 
Skills and Experience
• Extensive experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• Leadership experience managing teams in a regulated environment
• Strong commercial acumen with exposure to budgets, growth targets or P&L
• Experience partnering across medical, regulatory, and commercial functions
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities and drive change
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategy and execution
• Experience within unlicensed medicines, access programs, or similar highly regarded
• Understanding of TGA frameworks and access pathways advantageous
 
Culture
Join a high-performing, close-knit team where collaboration, accountability and adaptability are key.
 
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step? Click apply or contact Gemma Staddon 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.