Scientific Affairs Manager
The Role
The Scientific Affairs Manager is responsible for providing reliable, accurate and up-to-date scientific, technical and clinical support regarding marketed and pipeline therapies to internal cross-functional, and external stakeholders. In addition, you will generate and deliver scientific insights relevant to the therapeutic areas in which Specialised Therapeutics (ST) operates.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining a deep understanding of relevant therapeutic area science and displaying leading industry knowledge across all internal and external interactions
- Providing scientific, technical and clinical support in responding to non-standard medical enquiries on the company’s portfolio of products
- Ensuring the appropriate dissemination of scientific and clinical information regarding marketed and pipeline therapies
- Creating and reviewing promotional, non-promotional and educational materials in line with company SOPs, internal policies, industry codes of conduct and other relevant legislation
- Providing therapeutic area knowledge and training to the Marketing, Liaison, and other cross-functional teams as required
- Maintaining knowledge on the external competitive environment
- Participating in brand team meetings
- Providing scientific support and assistance to the Business Development team during new product evaluations/due diligence
- Participating in the assembly and management of Advisory Board and Educational meetings
- Supporting the Medical Lead ANZ with discrete projects
What we are looking for
The successful applicant will demonstrate a proven ability to understand and operate in a technically complex therapeutic area. You will have excellent time management and organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
Additionally, you will have:
- An advanced degree (e.g. PharmD, PhD, Masters degree) in a relevant scientific discipline
- Demonstrable prior experience in a relevant role in the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience in oncology and/or endocrinology therapeutic areas is preferred
- The ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific information to various audiences
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of relevant industry codes of conduct (such as Medicines Australia Code of Conduct, Medicines New Zealand Code of Practice, Singapore Association of Pharmaceutical Industries Code of Conduct) as well as the TGA Advertising Code
- A high level of commercial acumen
What we offer you
This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a growing product pipeline offering employees’ a culture of support, encouragement, passion and recognition. We seek those who can bring a wealth of life experience and inspired ideas to our table. In return, we provide an inclusive and flexible workplace environment that nurtures enduring professional relationships. We provide wholesome remuneration packages with above average benefits including additional leave, private health insurance, additional superannuation, well-being grant and your birthday off!
About Us
Specialised Therapeutics (ST) is the region’s largest independent specialty pharmaceutical company, providing new therapies and technologies to patients in Australia, New Zealand and across Southeast Asia. We partner with global pharmaceutical, biotech and diagnostic companies to bring novel healthcare opportunities to patients who are impacted by a range of diseases. Our mission is to provide specialty therapies where there is an unmet need. Our broad therapeutic portfolio currently includes novel agents in oncology, haematology, CNS, neurology, endocrinology, ophthalmology and supportive care, although it is not confined to these areas.
Culture
ST has carefully cultivated a work environment in which our employees are constantly challenged to do their best and think differently. Our company is determinedly inquisitive, perceptive and courageous, and nurtures these qualities by employing people who share our passionate interest in making a difference in patients’ lives. We pride ourselves on a friendly, collaborative, open, dynamic and inclusive team, with a permanent focus on the why.
Apply now!
If you are forward-thinking, dynamic in your outlook, and attracted to a challenge which is demanding and rewarding – this is your next step.
If you believe you have the appropriate experience, energy and business acumen for this position, please apply now!
ST is an equal opportunity workplace.
This role is only open to candidates that have full eligibility to live and work in Australia.