Medical Manager | Diabetes Technology - Sydney Based

Heng & Hurst; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Heng & Hurst seeks a Medical Manager in Diabetes Technology to lead Medical Affairs for the ANZ region and shape strategy, education, and adoption of insulin pump therapies.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will drive governance, mentor Clinical Specialists and coordinate medical reviews, partnering with regulatory and cross‑functional teams to accelerate safe access to breakthrough therapies.

Qualifications

• Significant Medical Affairs leadership experience in pharma and/or medical devices; diabetes experience prioritized.
• Demonstrated success in medical review/approval, HCP education and KOL engagement.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration, translating clinical evidence into practical field enablement.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills with a patient‑first mindset.
• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy or related field; PV oversight is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Medical Affairs function across ANZ, setting strategy and governance.
• Inspire and mentor a team of Clinical Specialists and oversee outsourced functions.
• Oversee medical review and approvals for scientific and promotional materials to ensure compliance.
• Create and deliver medical content and education for HCPs and patient programs.
• Provide strategic clinical input to cross‑functional teams to inform product strategy and adoption.
• Build and nurture KOL and institutional networks to strengthen scientific reputation.
• Partner with regulatory stakeholders for compliant operations and timely medical responses.
• Maintain robust medical documentation, SOPs and training for audit-readiness.

Skills

Medical Affairs leadership

Medical review/approval

HCP education

KOL engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Patient-first mindset

Education

Life Sciences or Pharmacy degree

Tools

PV oversight

Job description

Medical Manager | Diabetes Technology - Sydney Based

Sydney
Medical Device / Medical

Lead Medical Affairs for a growing diabetes technology leader, shaping strategy, education and adoption of innovative insulin pump therapy.

• Visible leadership role reporting to the MD
• Shape medical strategy for innovative diabetes technology
• Drive education, evidence and market adoption

We are collaborating with one of our partners, who are looking for their Medical Director based in Sydney. Following strong growth since the launch of their advanced product, this purpose‑driven team is focused on shaping the future of diabetes care and making a real difference for patients.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on purpose and wants their work to matter. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of medical strategy, governance and education, ensuring people with diabetes gain access to safe, effective technologies as quickly and responsibly as possible.

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.