Head of Unlicensed Medicines

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

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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.