Medical Affairs Graduate Program (JHB North) at Aspen Pharma Group

PURPOSE OF GRADUATE PROGRAM

• This graduate program will be supporting the Medical Affairs organization, with limited travel as required. The Intern will support the Medical Affairs team in delivering scientific, medical, and operational activities across therapeutic areas. The role provides practical support to Aspens Medical Affairs teams with scientific engagement, medical information, medical governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement within the South African healthcare environment.

Requirements
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO PROGRAM

• Matric / National Senior Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in a Life Sciences-related field preferred, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of relevant education and professional training.

SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to set objectives, manage timelines, and deliver outcomes.
• Attentive and active listener with strong interpersonal skills.
• Action-oriented, solution-driven, and highly collaborative.
• Strong scientific literacy, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical commercialization, the Medicines Control Act (MCA), POPIA, and the broader healthcare environment.
• Good understanding of clinical research, pharmacovigilance, legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates a willingness to continuously expand medical, scientific, market, and industry knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a cross-functional team.
• Approachable and trustworthy, with the ability to build constructive and lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicates proactively and keeps stakeholders appropriately informed of progress and outcomes.
• Contributes positively to team effectiveness and cross-functional collaboration.
• Acts as a role model by demonstrating openness, honesty, integrity, collaboration, and the Aspen Values, contributing to the success of the business.