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Employment
| ABOUT MEDICINES AUSTRALIA |
Based in Canberra, Medicines Australia represents the innovative medicines industry in Australia to government, media and the wider Australian community.  The industry is committed to enhancing the health of all Australians by providing timely and universal access to new medicines of the highest quality, safety and efficacy. Pharmaceutical companies are constantly working on bringing new effective medicines to patients and invest around $752 million in research and development each year.Medicines Australia represents a high technology, knowledge-intensive industry, contributing significantly to the Australian economy as an employer and exporter. Our member companies directly employ 10,000 people in Australia and have a collective turnover of approximately $10 billion. In 2007, Australian medicinal and pharmaceutical exports totalled almost $4 billion. Our 49 member companies represent more than 80 percent of the prescription pharmaceuticals market, and are engaged in the research, development, manufacture, supply and export of prescription medicines. We provide support and advocacy to our members by:Participating in health and industry policy development Building and maintaining relationships with government to ensure the continuation of a viable pharmaceutical industry Actively engaging with key consumer groups to better understand their needs and issues and educating the general community about the industry in Australia Administering the Code of Conduct which sets the standard for the ethical marketing and promotion of prescription medicines Working with other health professional organisations to discuss issues of mutual concern
Our vision is to be a leader in positive health outcomes, productivity and economic growth through the availability of innovative prescription medicines.Current vacancies at Medicines Australia are listed below. Join our growing team and be part of an important Australian and global industry. You’ll find the work environment open, friendly and supportive. It's busy, challenging and rewarding.
there are no positions vacant at this time
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