Medical Manager | Diabetes Technology - Sydney Based

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

We are partnering with a global diabetes technology innovator that is transforming the way people living with diabetes manage their condition.

Following strong growth in ANZ, the business has established itself as one of the most exciting players in diabetes technology and combining the agility of a high-growth local team with the backing of a globally recognised organisation.

As Medical Director, you will join the ANZ leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving the company's medical function, owning regulatory and quality, shaping education, and leading a team of clinical educators.

This is an opportunity to influence how innovative diabetes technologies are understood, adopted and ultimately improve outcomes for thousands of people living with diabetes across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Managing Director, your responsibilities will include

• 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.

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• 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.

The role is ideal for someone who is looking for the opportunity to lead a department and drive medical content and messaging in the market, increasing patient and product awareness. You will enjoy improving internal processes, expanding professional networks, and consistently striving for excellence, while acting as a strong mentor and influential leader. You will work collaboratively and proactively to identify and troubleshoot internal challenges.