Associate Medical Director, ANZ

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 government regulators, the scientific community and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as the business requires 
• Demonstrated problem solving skills including taking ownership to ensure timely resolution, a strong sense of urgency, keen attention to detail, and the ability to plan, organise and successfully execute in an environment under time and resource pressures. Must be focused and able to meet tight timetables.
• Establishing systems and processes to attract, develop, engage, and retain talented individuals; creating a work environment where people can realise their full potential, thus allowing the organisation to meet current and future business challenges

​​​​​​​Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australia’s 'Right to Disconnect' legislation, we recognise and respect employees' right to refuse contact outside of their working hours, unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international, matrixed environment, there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace that values and respects every individual. We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability. We ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process without discrimination against any employee or applicant because of, and not limited to, race, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital status. Our hiring process is flexible and accessible, so if you have any specific requests or accessibility requirement, please feel comfortable to let our team know by emailing CareersANZ@abbvie.com or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs.

WAYS WE WORK

• All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire, share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.
• Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly, embrace experimentation, and learn what doesn’t work and get on to what does.
• Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results, staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.
• Clear & Courageous; Open, honest, candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.
• Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. We’re never satisfied with good enough—patients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative, constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.

CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT

• AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers, with each other, business partners and suppliers. 
• AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws. 
• All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Company’s reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity, ethics and compliance with the law. 
• Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal. 
• AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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