Associate Medical Director, ANZ
AbbVie
- Location
- Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- H-1B history
- 94 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- 1h ago
Skills
About this role
Company Description
About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Associate Medical Director ANZ is a strategic, country-level leadership role responsible for leading the Medical Affairs organisation and shaping the scientific and medical strategy that drives the continued success of Allergan Aesthetics, a global leader in medical aesthetics and injectables, across Australia and New Zealand. Leading the field medical and Medical Review Specialist teams, this role fosters a culture of scientific excellence and talent development. Working closely with the Country Leadership Team, the role bridges Medical Affairs and commercial strategy, aligning country plans with Sub-Regional and Global priorities across late-stage development, pre and post-launch scientific programs, KOL and stakeholder engagement, medical review of promotional materials, and driving launch excellence for new products.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute country-level Medical Affairs plans with an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, contributing strategic input to Sub-Regional and country commercial plans while ensuring alignment with Global Medical Affairs priorities. Build and maintain credible, professional relationships with top-tier key opinion leaders, academic institutions, professional societies, and government bodies, ensuring ongoing access to current medical and scientific information relevant to Allergan Aesthetics' products and therapeutic focus areas Collaborate with the Country Leadership Team to drive a cohesive and high-performing Allergan Aesthetics organisation across ANZ. Build and mentor high-potential talent within the Medical Affairs team for a dynamic organisation. Foster a culture of self-directed learning and development, empowering the team with scientific knowledge, practical expertise, and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders. Lead the medical review of Allergan Aesthetics promotional materials, ensuring scientific accuracy, appropriate referencing, and compliance with relevant regulatory standards. Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per AbbVie policies and procedures. Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times. Adhere to Allergan’s / AbbVie’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes. Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine degree or Other life Sciences degree Minimum 5 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry within Medical Affairs Team management and relevant therapeutic experience desirable Demonstrated understanding of drug development and commercialisation processes Sound and current knowledge of the ANZ legal and regulatory requirements and a solid understanding of trial design and methodology Recent experience in launching new innovative products and supporting access for patients Demonstrated ability to participate within an executive team and contribute to the development and implementation of winning strategies for the company overall with high integrity and strong work ethic Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in local language and English, written and verbal Initiating and maintaining credible strategic relationships with stakeholders and potential partners inside and interested parties outside the organisation, including