New Business Development & Project Manager (Consumer FMCG) (JHB North) at Aspen Pharma Group

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

• To support the Consumer Division’s growth strategy by identifying, developing and delivering commercially viable new products across FMCG, complementary medicines and personal care categories, while leading end-to-end innovation and project execution in a highly matrixed environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and evaluate new business and product development opportunities through market analysis, consumer insights and competitive benchmarking.
• Develop robust business cases, product briefs and financial forecasts to support investment decisions.
• Manage the innovation pipeline from ideation through feasibility, development, registration and launch.
• Lead end-to-end project management, including scope definition, timelines, budgets, risk management and governance.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance and Sales.
• Manage external suppliers, contract manufacturers and agencies to ensure delivery readiness and compliance.
• Support launch excellence through alignment with go-to-market plans and post-launch performance tracking.
• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend lifecycle optimization actions.

Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) degree with registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Post-graduate qualification in business or marketing will be advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3–5 years’ experience in FMCG, complementary medicines and/or personal care categories.
• Proven experience managing new product development and launches from concept to market.
• Solid understanding of complementary medicines regulations, SAHPRA requirements and product lifecycle management.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience in business case development and forecasting.
• Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers and packaging or design agencies.
• Understanding of consumer health trends, category dynamics and competitive landscapes.
• Exposure to Regulatory Affairs and Quality processes will be advantageous.

SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Results-driven with a high level of accountability and ownership.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Strong planning, organising and project management skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous and matrixed environment.
• High attention to detail with a strong execution focus.