Business Admin Learner - Regulatory Affairs at Novartis

These leanerships are made up out of a number of learning programs, including business communication, business writing, business calculations, customer care, finance for office managers and other business administration related programs. During this 1 yearlong learnership in the Pharmaceutical industry, learners will experience a blended methodology of theoretical learning as well as practical portfolio activities and qualification related work place experience.

Major Accountabilities:

• Responsible to perform business related administrative tasks, whilst learning about the broader business model of a typical pharmaceutical company.
• It will be expected of a learner to do work place experience in Regulatory Affairs.
• To contribute to the smooth running of the Drug Regulatory Affairs Department through providing

professional service and assistance, and to contribute to the achievement of functional objectives.

• Learns to use basic principals, theories, and professional concepts.
• Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other personnel in department or group
• Works on problems of routine scope. Follows established policies and procedures.
• Will receive detailed instructions on all work

Competencies:

• Business Acumen: an interest in the world of business and commerce
• Results orientation: a driven personality type
• Well presentable and confident personality type.
• Communication skills: good verbal and written skills in English. Must be able to write effective e-mails.
• Learning agility learns quickly and are able to learn large volumes in a reasonably short period of time.
• Highly motivated and engaged: able to work under pressure and stressful situations.
• Attitude: Hunger for opportunity to contribute and learn.
• Interpersonal effectiveness: get on well with others and can co-operate in a team.
• Computer Literacy: Good MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and be able to navigate online learning platform.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc Degree
• The suitable candidate is a SA citizen and needs to present their SA ID book