Medical Lead-VMS Innovation

Medical Lead Innovation- VMS

• Location: Virginia, Brisbane (Sydney considered)

• Hybrid and Flexible Working

About the job

Are you an experienced Medical Affairs expert with a passion for innovation? As Medical Lead – VMS Innovationyou will champion patient outcomes and business success, using scientific expertise to inspire, partner and lead.  You will work cross-functionally to lead the strategic planning and delivery of Medical brand plan for new innovation products. You will also take a leadership role in communication with Key Opinion Leaders ensuring a HCP engagement plan is in place for key products within the VMS portfolio.

At Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, it is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.  

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.

That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. 

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Telfast, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.  

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. 

We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification. 

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

Role responsibilities

• Guidance and input into brand strategy and medical/clinical direction of VMS brands

• Clinical evaluation of new VMS product opportunities

• Key Opinion Leader (KOL) mapping and engagement to ensure we have market access and a clinical voice supporting the VMS (Vitamin & Supplements) brands 

• Liaison with regional medical colleagues (as requiredto ensure we are up to date with clinical platforms and information for our brands and customers

• Development and implementation of customer education programs

• Managing risk and providing medical guidance

About you

Qualifications:

• Relevant Qualifications in a Medical/Pharma/Science discipline  

Experience:

• You will have a solid understanding of the Australian Health Care System

• Knowledge and proven exposure to VMS category (Vitamin and Supplements) preferred

• Proven Medico - Marketing/Medical Affairs background

Technical & Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to develop strong professional relationships is essential- both internal and externally

• High level Commercial acumen and wider business perspective

• Ability to work with both local and regional partners at all levels

• Highly autonomous, proactive and passionate

Why choose us?

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave for permanent employees

• Endless development opportunities and career trajectory, highly supportive team environment

• Join a global leading Healthcare organisation with consumer loved products and our very own home-grown Australian brands!

• Watch the magic come to life with our State-of-the-art Science hub, facilities and manufacturing site, right here in Sunny Brisbane.

• Exciting new role and exposure to local, regional and global leadership teams

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!