Government Affairs | Health Policy | Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Melbourne, Sydney or Canberra | Competitive remuneration package

- Shape government engagement and health policy strategy
- Build influential partnerships across government and industry
- Strategic opportunity with genuine hands-on ownership

The Company
Our client is a rapidly expanding, innovation-led specialty pharmaceutical company with a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes through research, innovation and access to medicines.

With an evolving portfolio and a team-oriented Australian business, the organisation is looking to strengthen its external engagement capability and further contribute to the policy discussions shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences in Australia.

The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Government Affairs and policy professional to take ownership of a broad external engagement agenda. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional colleagues, you will help shape the organisation's government engagement strategy, strengthen relationships with key external stakeholders and translate policy priorities into practical initiatives.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and will suit someone who enjoys working across government, industry and business functions to influence meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute government affairs and external engagement strategies aligned with business priorities.
- Build and maintain relationships with government representatives, policymakers, industry associations and other influential stakeholders.
- Monitor and interpret developments in Australian health, pharmaceutical and industry policy, identifying implications and opportunities.
- Contribute to policy discussions relating to healthcare reform, medicines access,



innovation and the broader life sciences sector.
- Develop external partnerships, policy initiatives, stakeholder forums and engagement activities that support strategic objectives.
- Work collaboratively with Market Access, Medical, Commercial and other internal stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to external engagement.
- Engage external advisers and agency partners where appropriate, while maintaining ownership of strategy and delivery.

About You
You will bring substantial experience in Government Affairs, public policy, external engagement or a related discipline, within pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or the broader life sciences environment.

Your experience includes (mandatory requirements):

- A strong understanding of Australian government processes, public policy development and stakeholder engagement within pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or life sciences environment.
- Experience developing and implementing government relations or policy strategies.
- The credibility and communication skills to engage senior government, industry and business stakeholders.
- An understanding of the Australian healthcare environment, with exposure to pharmaceutical policy, medicines access or reimbursement highly regarded.
- The ability to translate complex policy issues into clear strategic priorities and practical outcomes.
- A collaborative, proactive approach and willingness to work hands-on in a developing function.





Experience gained within government, industry associations, public affairs consultancies or government-linked innovation organisations may also be considered where there is strong alignment with the role.

What's on Offer
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the external engagement strategy of an innovative pharmaceutical organisation, with exposure to senior leadership, significant policy issues and influential external stakeholders.

The role offers the opportunity to build capability and partnerships in a newly created role, and the chance to contribute to discussions influencing Australia's healthcare and life sciences environment.

Location: Melbourne, Sydney or Canberra.

How to Apply
Click apply or contact Adrian McConchie, Director Life Sciences, at ••••@hpgconnect.com in confidence for further information.

About Healthcare Professionals Group
Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care.

- Medical Affairs & Life Sciences Recruitment - Clinical Research, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific;
- Commercial Recruitment - Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Government and External Affairs;
- Business Operations & Infrastructure Recruitment - Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, L&D;, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse;
- Clinical Care Recruitment - Allied Health, Aged Care, General Practice, Medical Imaging, Medical Management, Medical Specialties, Nursing.

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📌 External Engagement Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Healthcare Professionals Group
📍 Melbourne