Head of Unlicensed Medicines

Head of Unlicensed Medicines

Full-Time On-site
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Health and Aged Care Professionals – Sydney NSW

Full time

16d ago , from Health and Aged Care Professionals

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 targetsOversee 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.

Head of Unlicensed Medicines employer: Health and Aged Care Professionals

Join a leading Australian business in the therapeutic goods sector, where you will play a pivotal role as a Regulatory and Quality Manager in Melbourne. With a strong focus on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and the opportunity to shape compliance processes, this position offers a rewarding environment for those looking to make a significant impact. Enjoy competitive remuneration, a supportive team atmosphere, and the chance to work closely with senior leadership and international suppliers, all while contributing to the health and safety of the community.

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Contact Details:

Health and Aged Care Professionals Recruitment Team