Senior Medical Affairs Associate

About DBG Health
DBG Health is a leading Melbourne-based health, wellness, and beauty company with over 1,500 professionals dedicated to making wellbeing accessible to all. Our diverse portfolio, spanning Arrotex Pharmaceuticals, VidaCorp Consumer Brands, Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group, Axe Health Services and MyDNA reflects our commitment to affordable, innovative solutions. Guided by our values of Pioneering, Accountability, Collaboration, and Tenacity (our PACT), we foster a high-performing, values-led culture where people grow, support each other, and go above and beyond for our customers. At DBG, we are Defined by Good, because helping people feel better isn't just our purpose, it's our responsibility.

About The Role
At DBG, we're passionate about delivering innovative healthcare solutions across both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Senior Medical Affairs Associate to join our team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping medical strategies, providing scientific expertise, and ensuring alignment with our business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact as a portfolio lead and subject matter expert, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams while upholding the highest standards of ethics and compliance.

Role & Responsibilities

• Execute medical affairs strategies to support business objectives and product lifecycle management.
• Provide SME support for your portfolio of products and execute on medical strategy
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing and provide support towards business goals
• Interpret and communicate clinical data to support the commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, industry codes, and company policies.
• Provide scientific and medical insights to internal stakeholders, including Marketing, Sales, Quality and Regulatory teams.
• Conducting literature reviews and supporting the development of scientific content.
• External Engagement & Scientific Communication
• Engage and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders during medical initiatives
• Represent the company at medical and scientific conferences, symposia, and advisory boards.
• Provide medical education and training to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support investigator-sponsored research initiatives, and real-world evidence studies.
• Support the development and dissemination of accurate, balanced, and evidence-based responses to support medical information team.
• As the SME, provide training and support the broader team and foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Prepare training and FAQ for new product launches and support significant safety update
• Collaborate with other functions within Scientific Affairs to support business goals, e.g. process improvement initiatives
• Ensure adherence to pharmacovigilance and regulatory requirements for all business activities
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure promotional materials align with industry Code standards.
• Provide oversight to ensure Sales and Marketing activities, such as patient support programs and any external HCP engagement meetings, are compliant with regulatory and all industry code standards
• Develops SOPs and Work Instructions to ensure efficient and compliant ways of working for the Medical Information and Medical Affairs function.

Skills & Experience

• Thorough understanding of relevant advertising codes (eg. MA, TGAC, CHP, and GBMA codes)
• In depth understanding of pharmacovigilance legislation
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to express opinions, information and key points clearly and concisely, and effectively working with others to resolve conflicts in a positive way.
• Well-developed and proven organisational skills with an ability to balance and prioritise a variety of tasks and competing demands in order to manage workflow.
• Effective time management skills to determine the appropriate allocation of time to tasks and duties, ensuring timely completion, meeting critical time frames, and efficient use of time.
• Strong problem solving, trouble-shooting and analytical skills, with the ability to create innovative workable solutions; proactive anticipation of needs, with the ability to foresee challenges and problems, and taking action to prevent them.
• Excellent / advanced written, verbal and listening communication skills –speaks with confidence, clarity and is easily understood; active listening to effectively receive, interpret and analyse information.
• Demonstrates high levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with a focus on quality in all work and activities.
• Strong negotiation, mediation and influencing skills, to reach compromise or agreement in any business situation, applying the principles of fairness, seeking mutual benefit and maintaining ongoing professional relationships.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role in medical affairs
• Proven ability to support execution of medical affairs strategy
• Advanced promotional review experience and application of industry codes
• Medical Affairs experience in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Managed OTC and prescription medicine portfolios
• Proven experience to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Past medical information experience

Benefits & Perks
At DBG Health, we offer more than just a job – we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a real impact. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, drive meaningful change, and grow both personally and professionally. DBG Health is Defined by Good. Our purpose is to create a world where feeling better is a right, not a privilege. Millions of people rely on us for access to affordable products and services that make them feel better. This is more than just a goal. It's our responsibility.

• Exclusive discounts on our consumer health, wellness and beauty products - including MCo Beauty, E.L.F Cosmetics, Nude by Nature. Chemists Own and many more
• Free membership to 28 by Sam Wood - 28 by Sam Wood is an online program designed to help Aussies get fit at home and live happier, healthier lives. From guided workouts and expert-created meal plans to motivational resources, it's designed for people of all fitness levels.
• Generous parental leave scheme – ask us about it
• Access discounted private health insurance through Australian Unity, AIA Health of NIB
• We are a values-driven business fostering a supportive and friendly team culture
• Enjoy the ability to work autonomously, empowering you to drive your own success.
• Convenient head office location close to public transport, cafes and restaurants
• Opportunity to grow your career across all divisions within DBG Health - Arrotex Pharmaceuticals, VidaCorp Consumer Goods, Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group and Axe Health Services.
• Ability to purchase additional leave to provide opportunity for employees to spend more precious time with family, travelling or even study
• Explore the option of paying for your vehicle costs through novated leasing

DBG Health is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe and accessible for all. We are an equal- opportunity employer and encourage applications regardless of cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. We strive to build a collaborative, inclusive workplace that is representative of the communities we work and live in.