Regional Senior Scientific Affairs Associate
Posted: 12/08/2026
Closing Date: 13/09/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Warriewood, NSW
Job Category: Scientific Affairs
About us
At PharmaCare, we're passionate about enriching people's lives through better health and wellness.
Proudly Australian-owned and family operated, we've built a portfolio of trusted brands that are used by millions of consumers worldwide. From our home on Sydney's Northern Beaches, we've grown into a global business with sales and marketing operations across Asia Pacific and beyond.
Our success is driven by curious minds, entrepreneurial thinking and a culture that empowers people to take ownership and make an impact. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere, and we're committed to creating an environment where our people can grow, innovate and thrive.
This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of some of Australia's most trusted health and wellness brands.
Job Description
About the role
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Scientific Affairs Associate
to play a pivotal role in the development and launch of innovative health and wellness products across
China and the Rest of Asia Pacific (ROAP)
.
Working at the intersection of
science, innovation, product development and commercial strategy
, you will partner closely with Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Product Safety and external stakeholders to transform ideas into successful products that deliver real value to consumers.
This role offers broad exposure across the entire product lifecycle, from identifying emerging trends and evaluating new concepts through to product launch, scientific education and ongoing portfolio support.
Reporting to a remote leader and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple countries, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys working autonomously, managing competing priorities and driving projects forward through influence and strong stakeholder engagement.
This is a full time in office role based in Warriewood on Sydney's Northern beaches.




Key Responsibilities
Identify emerging consumer, ingredient and category trends across Asia Pacific and China
Develop innovative, evidence-based product concepts across multiple brands and categories
Partner with marketing teams to evaluate opportunities and prioritise innovation pipelines
Provide scientific and technical expertise to support product positioning and communication strategies
Develop evidence-based formulations that meet both commercial and regulatory requirements
Assess product feasibility, including ingredients, dosage forms, claims and cost considerations
Support products through stage-gate development processes to ensure timely market launch
Build and maintain relationships with ingredient suppliers, manufacturers and key external partners
Prepare and maintain technical dossiers, substantiation files and scientific documentation
Scientific Affairs & Product Support
Provide expert scientific advice to internal stakeholders across regional markets
Support technical, scientific and product-related enquiries
Prepare product safety assessments and compliance documentation
Contribute to scientific issue management and product lifecycle support activities
Scientific Engagement & Education
Develop compelling scientific resources, educational materials and training programs
Engage with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs) and industry stakeholders
Support scientific exchange and represent PharmaCare at relevant conferences and industry events
Regulatory & Promotional Compliance
Review and support promotional claims, packaging and marketing materials




Ensure communications remain scientifically accurate and compliant across relevant markets
Partner with marketing teams to navigate evolving regulatory requirements and advertising standards
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
You are naturally curious, commercially minded and passionate about translating science into products that make a difference.
You thrive in fast-paced environments where you can take ownership of projects, influence stakeholders and balance multiple priorities. You're comfortable working independently while maintaining strong collaboration with colleagues located across different markets and time zones.
You'll bring:
3-5+ years' experience in Scientific Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Medical Affairs or a related healthcare environment
Experience within complementary medicines, health supplements, functional foods, OTC medicines, medical devices, cosmetics or FMCG products
Strong understanding of TGA, FSANZ, medical device, OTC and broader regulatory frameworks
Outstanding ability to interpret scientific literature and translate evidence into commercially meaningful outcomes
Excellent project management, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills
Robust analytical thinking, problem-solving capability and attention to detail
Qualification in Nutrition, Naturopathy, Pharmacy, Health Sciences or a related scientific discipline
Why Join PharmaCare?
Play a key role in launching innovative products across China and Asia Pacific
Enjoy exposure across scientific affairs, product development, innovation and commercial strategy
Work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders across multiple markets
Build relationships with healthcare professionals, KOLs and industry experts
Take ownership of regional projects and influence business outcomes
Join a collaborative business that values initiative, innovation and continuous improvement
Work with trusted brands that positively impact the health and wellbeing of millions of consumers
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📌 Regional Senior Scientific Affairs Associate (New South Wales)
🏢 Pharmacare Group
📍 New South Wales