Posted: 2 December 2024
ABOUT AMMA
The Australian Medtech Manufacturing Alliance (AMMA) has been established in Victoria; led by BioMelbourne Network in unity with other peak industry bodies, and supported with seed funding from the Victorian Government.
The Alliance seeks to create a collective medtech manufacturer industry voice, and during its first two years, will advocate for Victorian SME medtech manufacturers to grow their share of local health procurement. The Alliance will connect the voices of manufacturing leaders in devices, diagnostics, and fixed and mobile medical equipment and consumables, many of whom have been operating for decades and many who are fast-growing exporters, but all who have encountered challenges selling in the Australian market or advocating on capabilities. The Alliance is a partnership of joined up peak bodies, uniting to address the gaps with joined up solutions, to unlock demand-side opportunities.
The Alliance will promote the 100 known manufacturer capabilities and speak with a cohesive medtech manufacturer voice to resolve issues and help SMEs overcome challenges being faced. By addressing these barriers the Alliance will drive more local content purchasing, where it is competitive and makes sense, by Victorian and Australian hospitals and health services.
Taking a supply and demand side view requires strategic co-leadership to drive systems-level change, to build stronger alignment, and to enable industry access to more local customers and more contracts, not just grants. A new competitive future exists manufacturing in Victoria: home to many successful medtech exporters, it makes sense to support our homegrown companies in the local market, as well as the global.
As many peak bodies attest: supporting stronger take-up of health and medical technologies in our health system means better outcomes for Australia and Australians.
Victoria will be the pilot to demonstrate the potential of this ambitious and important solutions-focused Alliance, working as a stepping stone to empower the national agenda.
Leading the Alliance is BioMelbourne Network, Victoria’s for-purpose membership organisation that seeks to foster and grow an innovative, globally-competitive healthtech industry. We have been committed to our members and our industry by creating an environment for greater collaboration and prosperity for over 20 years.
BioMelbourne will drive this initiative as part of an Alliance of peak bodies who are contributing to the shared goals to grow the sector and champion SME manufacturer success locally and globally.
ABOUT THE ROLE
AMMA’s Strategic Lead will be a catalyst for change as they lead the management and coordination of this unique and impactful group of advocacy bodies, that aims to help get the medical technology (consumables, devices and diagnostics) manufacturing voice to the procurement table.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and political nous, capable of thinking outside the box to influence areas of the health system that have historically not connected, as we find win/win opportunities.
We’re looking for someone to build strong relationships with health care procurers as they represent and champion innovators that are manufacturing locally-made products to the healthcare system. It’s complex, and so you’ll need previous experience and drive as you ensure the project’s activities are completed on time, within scope, and within budget to achieve the goals and deliver overall project success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Project planning: Develop project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budgets. Define project scope and objectives, and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
- Project coordination: Lead and coordinate working groups and activities. Foster a collaborative environment, set clear goals, and ensure buy-in.
- Stakeholder communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders. Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and changes. Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns promptly.
- Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and actions. Ensure that all project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
- Risk management: Identify potential project risks and issues. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address challenges and prevent project delays.
- Budget management: Monitor project budgets and expenditures. Ensure that projects are completed within the approved budget and identify cost-saving opportunities where possible.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Lead and manage the organisation and communication around AMMA activities.
- Focus on quality service provision and responsiveness to the AMMA Network and sponsors as a priority.
- Building relationships with peers in steering group organisations, advisory groups, and with Network participants.
- Attendance and active participation in company meetings and events, as required.
- Demonstrate professional behaviour and a strong work ethic.
- Promote teamwork, integrity, honesty, initiative and loyalty.
- Maintenance of the CRM database as relates to this role, ensuring all relevant information is current and correct.
- Contribute to a positive, supportive and learning workplace culture.
EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
- Minimum of five years’ project management experience, with a proven track record of successfully managing projects from initiation through completion.
- An understanding of medical procurement is necessary.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Track record in industry advocacy, consensus building.
- Ability to hit the ground running and focus on addressing one issue at a time with impact.
- Political nous.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to engage at all levels within an organisation.
- Proactive, strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Detail-oriented and highly organised.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their cover letter, CV and salary expectations to info@biomelbourne.org.
