Medical Lead Innovation- VMS

• Location:Virginia, Brisbane (Sydney considered)

• Hybrid and Flexible Working

About the job

Are you an experienced Medical Affairs expert with a passion for innovation? As Medical Lead – VMS Innovationyou will champion patient outcomes and business success, using scientific expertise to inspire, partner and lead.  You will work cross-functionally to lead the strategic planning and delivery of Medical brand plan for new innovation products. You will also take a leadership role in communication with Key Opinion Leaders ensuring a HCP engagement plan is in place for key products within the VMS portfolio.

At Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, it is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.  

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.

That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. 

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Telfast, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.  

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. 

We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification. 

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

Role responsibilities

• Guidance and input into brand strategy and medical/clinical direction of VMS brands

• Clinical evaluation of new VMS product opportunities

• Key Opinion Leader (KOL) mapping and engagement to ensure we have market access and a clinical voice supporting the VMS (Vitamin & Supplements) brands 

• Liaison with regional medical colleagues (as requiredto ensure we are up to date with clinical platforms and information for our brands and customers

• Development and implementation of customer education programs

• Managing risk and providing medical guidance

About you

Qualifications:

• Relevant Qualifications in a Medical/Pharma/Science discipline  

Experience:

• You will have a solid understanding of the Australian Health Care System

• Knowledge and proven exposure to VMS category (Vitamin and Supplements) preferred

• Proven Medico - Marketing/Medical Affairs background

Technical & Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to develop strong professional relationships is essential- both internal and externally

• High level Commercial acumen and wider business perspective

• Ability to work with both local and regional partners at all levels

• Highly autonomous, proactive and passionate

Why choose us?

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave for permanent employees

• Endless development opportunities and career trajectory, highly supportive team environment

• Join a global leading Healthcare organisation with consumer loved products and our very own home-grown Australian brands!

• Watch the magic come to life with our State-of-the-art Science hub, facilities and manufacturing site, right here in Sunny Brisbane.

• Exciting new role and exposure to local, regional and global leadership teams