Medical Director, ANZ Diabetes Tech

Heng & Hurst; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Heng & Hurst in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Medical Director to lead the ANZ Medical Affairs function, driving regulatory and quality strategy, and shaping education across the region. You will guide a team of clinical educators and collaborate with cross‑functional partners to advance diabetic technology initiatives.

You will oversee medical review of scientific and promotional content, develop clinician and patient education programs, and expand KOL networks to strengthen scientific reputation

Qualifications

• Significant Medical Affairs leadership experience in pharma and/or medical devices; diabetes experience will be prioritised.
• Demonstrated success in medical review/approval, HCP education and KOL engagement.
• Strength in cross‑functional collaboration, translating clinical evidence into practical field enablement and adoption.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills with a patient‑first mindset.
• A degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy or related field; team leadership and PV oversight are strong pluses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Medical Affairs function across ANZ setting strategy, elevating governance and embedding best practice.
• Inspire and mentor a team of Clinical Specialists and oversee outsourced functions.
• Oversee medical review and approvals for all scientific and promotional materials to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Create and deliver medical content and education for HCPs and patient programs that improve clinical understanding and outcomes.
• Provide strategic clinical input to cross‑functional teams (clinical, commercial, regulatory) to inform product strategy and adoption.
• Build and nurture KOL and institutional networks, strengthening scientific reputation and advisory engagement.
• Partner with regulatory stakeholders to support compliant operations and timely responses to medical queries
• Maintain robust medical documentation, SOPs and training, ensuring audit‑readiness across the team.

Skills

Medical leadership

Regulatory affairs

Quality oversight

KOL engagement

Education content development

Cross-functional collaboration

Clinical education

Education

Degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacy

Job description

Heng & Hurst in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Medical Director to lead the ANZ Medical Affairs function, driving regulatory and quality strategy, and shaping education across the region. You will guide a team of clinical educators and collaborate with cross‑functional partners to advance diabetic technology initiatives.

You will oversee medical review of scientific and promotional content, develop clinician and patient education programs, and expand KOL networks to strengthen scientific reputation