National Immunisation & Policy Strategy Lead

MSD; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia in Sydney (Macquarie Park) seeks an National Immunisation Manager to lead the delivery of Australia’s National Immunisation Program in a high-impact, strategic role.

Reporting to Vaccines Business Unit Director, you will manage government relations, tender responses, and cross-functional collaboration with commercial, policy, medical, and supply teams to ensure timely vaccine access and program success.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an experienced and strategic commercial leader with experience in a similar role.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills, including government relationship management.
• Vaccines experience and an understanding of the Australian National Immunisation Program and healthcare landscape preferred.
• Experience designing, developing, and delivering health-related programs for consumers and healthcare professionals.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, critical appraisal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven team leadership and motivation skills.

Responsibilities

• Track and report monthly stock movements and ensure NIP vaccine agreement terms are met.
• Collaborate with Federal, State and Territory jurisdictions to ensure efficient availability and management of company vaccines through tenders and contracts.
• Contribute to the business’s overall approach to national vaccine and pharmaceutical tenders.
• Ensure tender submissions for publicly funded vaccine programs align with population health policies and key immunisation stakeholder needs.
• Assess the impact of policy and regulatory matters on the vaccine environment and their implications for the company.
• Work with commercial, government affairs, and medical teams to define the strategic focus of the NIP business.
• Build and maintain relationships with government stakeholders, including program managers and technical experts.
• Maintain oversight of key internal vaccine tender platforms and collaborate with global and local commercial stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasts.
• Scope and position future vaccines for broader state and national programs.
• Maximise the vaccine portfolio through effective policy strategies and government relationships.
• Manage demand forecasting and supply for all NIP vaccines, with clear communication to internal stakeholders to ensure accurate supply commitments aligned to forecast.
• Be the key contact for PHNs and identify opportunities for our company to partake in PHN activities aligned with our company’s Vaccines vision of increasing uptake.

Skills

Brand Management

Content Creation

Creativity

Cross-Functional Leadership

Customer Insights

Digital Consumer Engagement

Digital Marketing

Market Research

Market Segmentation

Omnichannel Marketing

Product Launches

Product Management

Strategic Planning

Strategic Thinking

Education

Tertiary or postgraduate qualification in science, health, pharmacy, public health, or a related discipline

Job description

MSD Malaysia in Sydney (Macquarie Park) seeks an National Immunisation Manager to lead the delivery of Australia’s National Immunisation Program in a high-impact, strategic role.

Reporting to Vaccines Business Unit Director, you will manage government relations, tender responses, and cross-functional collaboration with commercial, policy, medical, and supply teams to ensure timely vaccine access and program success.