Medicines Australia has a number of exciting career opportunities as we build and grow our high performing Policy team. Our team manage policy activities relevant to the pharmaceutical ecosystem in Australia and identify and conduct research sourced from high quality data, to ensure Medicines Australia is best positioned to represent our members and to influence the development of cogent government policy for positive industry wide outcomes. The roles are full-time and based in Canberra, offering flexible working arrangements to meet your work/life commitments and support your wellbeing.About Medicines AustraliaAs the peak body for the innovative pharmaceutical industry, Medicines Australia is at the forefront of the industry’s collaboration with the Government and other stakeholders. We represent companies that discover, develop and manufacture prescription medical products and vaccines that bring health, social and economic benefits to Australia. Our mission is to drive policy outcomes in partnership with Government, health sector organisations and the community which will ensure Australians have universal, affordable and fast access to treatments that keep pace with advancements in medicine.About the RolesMedicines Australia is seeking to build and grow our policy team. We are seeking three policy team members to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Policy and External Engagement, your work will ensure Medicines Australia is best positioned to represent our members and to influence the development of cogent policy to deliver positive industry outcomes. In addition, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategic objectives.Policy Regulatory and HealthPolicy Clinical Trials and Supply ChainPolicy Data AnalystCore Policy ResponsibilitiesResearch, synthesise and analyse quantitative and qualitative material and data on issues related to the pharmaceutical sector which may affect Medicines Australia’s members.Draft and coordinate policy submission responses to government consultations, member enquiries, media enquiries, departmental briefings and budget initiatives.Contribute to the development of policy proposals and the provision of strong supporting evidence.Provide secretariat and project support to Medicines Australia’s Working Groups, Industry Groups and Taskforces.Contribute to projects through data collection and/or updating existing databases.Effectively communicate advice to the Director through the preparation of briefings, correspondence, speeches and other papers.Use technology to analyse data from multiple sources and prepare clear and concise reports in relation to the interpretation of the data.Build relationships and work collaboratively with staff across each team to ensure that projects are developed effectively and delivered on time.With the Communications Team, support the delivery of member/stakeholder events to promote awareness of key issues for the industry.Member Focused & Collaborative CultureEngage in and encourage a member focused culture to ensure a robust and consistent focus on member benefits and value in all activity.Actively engage with member company representatives in relation to emerging policy issues.Apply a collaborative approach and attitude.Building Relationships with Members and StakeholdersLiaise professionally with member companies and external stakeholders.Act as Medicine’s Australia’s representative at Working Group meetings as appropriate.Establish and maintain professional relations with Government representatives.Building Industry & Corporate Knowledge, Data and InformationBuild an appropriate understanding of Australian and international developments on relevant issues affecting the medicines industry.Develop an understanding of the key priorities across the organisation and the sector to contribute to new thinking in relation to policy strategies affecting the sector.Assist in the ongoing collection and storage of information relating to Medicines Australia’s corporate knowledge, ensuring the application of storage protocols apply.About youWe are seeking policy professionals to help influence the development of policy, identify, develop and conduct analysis in support of policy to deliver positive industry outcomes.You will possess Tertiary qualifications in economics, health economics, pharmaceuticals, legal, public health, social/health/medical sciences, or related disciplines. Post graduate research qualifications would be highly regarded.You will be able to research and analyse complex technical information quickly and effectively and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders including bureaucracy, industry, academia, clinicians and patient groups to understand and inform internal and external research needs.You will coordinate long-term streams of work in combination with issues arising at short notice and will prioritise and manage workload to achieve outcomes.You will have exceptional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and high-level written communication skills, including writing in a simple, persuasive, concise style.Research, design and analysis, econometric/financial modelling skills are desirable and some experience in developing databases and working with complex modelling techniques would be highly regarded.As a diligent professional with a high level of attention to detail, who is well organised and can prioritise tasks effectively and follow-through on delivery, you have the ability use your sound judgement to work independently under pressure with limited guidance and as part of a team using motivation and initiative.What we offerOur people matter. Medicines Australia has cultivated an environment that encourages learning and continuous development as individuals and together as a team through the values of excellence, passion, integrity and collaboration.We foster a fun, friendly and collaborative environment in a modern office in a central location with free parking, reward and recognition to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding contributions from our employees, regular social activities and flexible working arrangements.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready for the next challenge, we would love to hear from you. In return you will be offered a competitive remuneration package based on your skills and experience, a flexible and supportive environment as well as professional development and a number of attractive staff benefits.If you would like to apply, please send your resume along with a cover letter explaining your reasons for applying and addressing the main areas in the selection criteria to:vacancies@medicinesaustralia.com.auYour application should be received by Sunday 6 April 2025.For further information about joining the Medicines Australia team please contact Alison Bleathman, Head of Operations 0439 627 495.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeIndustries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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