JOB SUMMARY:
The Associate Director, Medical Affairs ANZ is a strategic country level leadership role, with principal responsibility for
leading and building the Allergan Aesthetics (AA) ANZ medical affairs organisation and developing the scientific and
medical strategy that supports the continuing success of Allergan Aesthetics (AA) in the country.
In this capacity, the Associate Medical Director ANZ leads the country medical affairs and manages Medical Science
Liaisons (MSLs) and Medical Advisors. In addition, the Medical Review team report to the Associate Medical Director. This
key leadership role requires a thorough understanding of all aspects of medical affairs that are relevant for the country.
These may include late stage development activities, pre
- and post-launch medical and scientific activities, including the
development and execution of core scientific activities and programs to ensure launch excellence of new products in the
country.
JOBS SUPERVISED
Medical Science Liaisons and/or Medical Advisors (field based), and the Medical Review Specialist team.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Development and execution of country level MA plans: work strategically and operationally with entrepreneurial
and innovative spirit, to contribute valuable strategic input to Sub Regional MA plans and to country commercial
plans, ensuring that the Country MA plans are aligned with Global MA and country commercial plans.
- Strong connection with local Opinion Leaders and External Organisations: maintain skilled and credible
relationships with top tier country opinion leaders, academic centers and external organisations e.g. governmental
organisations, professional societies, etc. to ensure access to current medical and scientific information on the
products and areas of therapeutic interest of Allergan Aesthetics.
- Lead with Country Leadership Team: collaborate with other leaders within Country to operate a successful Allergan
Aesthetics organisation
- Build and maintain a strong local Medical Affairs team: recruit, retain and mentor high potential employees in the
medical affairs team, ensuring that a talent pool exists for a dynamic and changing organisation. Build a spirit of selflearning and development, demonstrating knowledge, ability to provide practical advice, resourcefulness and ability
to influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Medical Review of Promotional Material: Represent Medical review of AA promotional material to ensure scientific
accuracy and supporting references.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: % of Time or
Importance*
Strategic and Business Leadership
40
External Engagement
10
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Team Management
30
Medical Review of Promotional Material
20
Quality
- Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per Allergan Aesthetics’ policies and procedures
- Support AA’s Quality Management System and internal auditing processes.
Workplace Health & Safety
- Proactively participate in AA’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.
General
- Adhere to AA’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.
- Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The requirements described in this section are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
Education and Experience
Doctor of Medicine degree or other Life Sciences degree
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry within Medical Affairs (minimum 5 years)
Team management experience desirable
Relevant therapeutic area knowledge experience desirable
Essential Skills, Experience, and Competencies
Scientific Competencies
Demonstrated understanding of drug development and commercialisation processes, have sound and current
knowledge of the 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
Strategic Leadership and Business Acumen
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
Presence and credibility to establish and maintain productive relationships with a variety of audiences with an interest
in the company including government regulators, the scientific community and other key stakeholders.
Inspiring Excellence
Driving high standards; tenaciously working to meet or exceed challenging goals; defining success by goal achievement
and continuous improvement
Cultivating Networks and Partnerships
Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in local language and English, written and verbal
Initiating and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders and potential partners inside and outsi