DBG Health is a purpose‑led healthcare group of more than 1,500 people, united by a commitment to being Defined by Good. We deliver accessible, high‑quality health, wellness, and pharmaceutical solutions at scale. Our success is driven by strong customer partnerships, agility, and a culture that empowers people to solve complex challenges and deliver results in a regulated environment.
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals, part of DBG Health and headquartered in Melbourne, is Australia's largest diversified pharmaceutical provider, delivering affordable, reliable access to essential medicines. Together, DBG Health and Arrotex are driving growth through stronger alignment, new capabilities, modern systems, and leadership development, while maintaining an entrepreneurial, fast‑paced culture.
Guided by our PACT values - Pioneering, Accountability, Collaboration, and Tenacity, we foster empowered decision‑making, performance, and responsible risk‑taking. Join a purpose‑driven organisation where you can shape outcomes, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact.
About the role:
We are looking for a New Product Planning Lead to drive the integrated launch planning and commercialisation of licensed innovative medicines across the Australian market.
Reporting to the New Product Planning Manager, you’ll take new products from signed licence agreement through to commercial launch and transition into business‑as‑usual, bringing together all elements of the launch into one clear and executable plan. In addition, you’ll support business development in the assessment and compilation of pitch presentation for key in‑licensing opportunities
Acting as the central cross‑functional lead, you’ll coordinate teams across Business Development Regulatory, Medical, Pharmacovigilance,



Pricing & Reimbursement, Alliance Management, Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales, ensuring clear ownership, dependencies, key decisions and launch readiness are aligned and on track.
This is a highly collaborative role focused on integration, governance and execution. You won’t replace functional expertise; instead, you’ll connect specialist teams and ensure their individual strategies and deliverables come together to enable a successful Australian launch.
Role & Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end launch planning for cutting-edge medicines and new chemical entities, from licence signing through commercial launch and BAU transition.
- Develop integrated go-to-market strategies, using market, competitor and commercial insights to shape launch scenarios, priorities and critical milestones.
- Establish and lead launch governance, including cross-functional ownership, RACI, decision rights, stage gates, reporting and readiness requirements.
- Own the integrated Australian launch plan, aligning Regulatory, Medical, Market Access, Supply, Safety, Commercial and Finance activities, dependencies and timelines.
- Drive cross-functional execution and commercial readiness, proactively managing risks, resolving dependencies and coordinating Marketing and Sales mobilisation as launch approaches.
- Lead launch readiness and transition, including simulations, go/no-go recommendations, executive reporting,



post-launch review and handover into BAU.
- support business development in the assessment and pitch for key in-licensing opportunities

Current Product Planning Lead

DBG Health is a purpose‑led healthcare group of more than 1,500 people, united by a commitment to being Defined by Good. We deliver accessible, high‑quality health, wellness, and pharmaceutical solutions at scale. Our success is driven by strong customer partnerships, agility, and a culture that empowers people to solve complex challenges and deliver results in a regulated environment.
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals, part of DBG Health and headquartered in Melbourne, is Australia's largest diversified pharmaceutical provider, delivering affordable, reliable access to essential medicines. Together, DBG Health and Arrotex are driving growth through stronger alignment, new capabilities, modern systems, and leadership development, while maintaining an entrepreneurial, fast‑paced culture.
Guided by our PACT values - Pioneering, Accountability, Collaboration, and Tenacity, we foster empowered decision‑making, performance, and responsible risk‑taking. Join a purpose‑driven organisation where you can shape outcomes, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact.
About the role:
We are looking for a New Product Planning Lead to drive the integrated launch planning and commercialisation of licensed innovative medicines across the Australian market.
Reporting to the New Product Planning Manager, you’ll take current products from signed licence agreement through to commercial launch and transition into business‑as‑usual, bringing together all elements of the launch into one clear and executable plan. In ad

📌 New Product Planning Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 DBG Health Pty
📍 Melbourne