NSW | Medical Affairs Associate | Consumer Healthcare

  • Sydney
  • Pharmaceutical / Medical
Scientifically driven Medical Affairs professional. Commercially aware. Support compliance strategically across ANZ within a well known brand.
  • An evolving role with ongoing career development opportunities!
  • Excellent opportunity to move into Medical Affairs from Med Info or Sales
  • Registered Pharmacist and MD degree required

We are partnering with a highly recognised, purpose‑led healthcare organisation operating within the regulated consumer healthcare space, seeking a Medical Affairs Associate to join their growing ANZ team.

This is a hands‑on Medical Affairs role sitting at the intersection of science, compliance and commercial execution.

 

Operating in a fast‑paced and collaborative environment, you will play a critical role in enabling compliant product promotion, strengthening product credibility and supporting speed to market across both existing portfolio and pipeline initiatives.

 

This role has direct impact on claims substantiation, advertising approvals, KOL engagement and day‑to‑day marketing execution, while working closely with Marketing and Regulatory stakeholders.

 

About the role

Working within the Medical Affairs function, you will be responsible for supporting the execution of medical strategy and ensuring all product claims, advertising and external engagement are scientifically robust, compliant with TGA and industry code requirements, and commercially effective.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing and approving marketing materials to ensure compliance with TGA requirements, Advertising Codes and internal standards
  • Developing, maintaining and updating claims evidence files, ensuring all substantiation is current, accurate and audit‑ready
  • Providing clear and practical guidance to Marketing on compliant claims wording, risk assessment and substantiation requirements
  • Supporting efficient advertising approvals to enable timely go‑to‑market execution
  • Partnering closely with Marketing to translate scientific evidence into compliant, compelling product communications
  • Acting as a trusted scientific advisor, balancing regulatory compliance with commercial objectives
  • Collaborating with Regulatory and cross‑functional stakeholders to resolve claims and compliance queries
  • Supporting identification and engagement of Key Opinion Leaders, including healthcare professionals and relevant influencers
  • Providing scientific and compliance guidance across KOL interactions, content and educational initiatives
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of Medical Affairs processes and ways of working

 

 

To be considered for this role, you will bring:

  • A tertiary qualification in Medicine or Pharmacy.
  • Experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Information, Scientific Affairs, Sales or similar within complementary medicines, consumer health, FMCG health or pharmaceuticals
  • Working knowledge of TGA regulations and advertising requirements
  • Experience reviewing advertising materials and developing claims evidence files
  • Exposure to KOL engagement or healthcare professional interactions (desirable)
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements in a practical way
  • An effective communication style with the ability to influence without formal authority
  • A collaborative, solutions‑focused mindset and comfort working in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment

This newly created role offers strong development potential, with scope to grow as the business and Medical Affairs function continue to evolve. You’ll join a values‑led organisation where Medical Affairs is embedded in decision‑making and genuinely valued as a strategic partner to the business.

 

Applications should be submitted in WORD format, or for a confidential discussion please contact Jasmine Garbino  0460 947 804

For more information contact
0460 947 804
jasmine.garbino@hengandhurst.com

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