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OBJECTIVE

• Maximizes sales and market share in South Africa, by driving sales activity and providing leadership to the Diabetes Sales Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translates Aspen brand strategies into sales plans
• Analyses the sales performance of the relevant brands in the territory and identifies key levers for action
• Keeps business unit team informed of any market changes / competitor activity relevant to strategy implementation and development
• Ensures execution of the Marketing/Commercial tactics by development of territory plans (Plan of Actions) with team members
• Manages approved budgets to ensure appropriate allocation of resources to meet the plan and keep financial control
• Plans, allocates and monitors sales team expenses budget to ensure budgetary control
• Tracks progress of marketing messages and programs
• Monitors implementation of plan of actions throughout sales cycles and ensures budget spend within agreed time, costs, compliance and quality parameters
• Monitors, evaluates and acts on sales field force metrics and standards to maximize sales force effectiveness from a quantitative and qualitative perspective
• Builds and develops a high performing sales team
• Recruit and select candidates for vacancies and effectively on-board new hires
• Coaches and motivates sales team members to achieve/exceed territory goals and optimise individual and team engagement
• Conducts annual and ongoing performance reviews and capability assessment within the framework of Aspen’s performance management process
• Develop individual team members to continuously improve overall level of performance in their role and for future development
• Drives a culture of ownership and accountability
• Ensures data driven decision making
• Supports the team members on external key customer visits as needed 

Requirements
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualifications

KNOWLEGDE & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3-5 years sales experience within a multinational pharmaceutical company
• 3-5 years’ experience in diabetes specialist disease area
• 3-5 years’ experience as a Pharmaceutical Sales Manager
• Experience in Diabetes portfolio
• Financial and budgeting skills and experience
• Experience in managing a specialty sales team would be advantageous.
• The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of this position are typically acquired through experience by following a combination of education, experience and knowledge of the fields we operate in or the equivalent thereof.

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Selling and coaching methodology expertise
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Proficient in excel/PowerPoint/Word/Power BI/Repwise or Veeva
• Relevant pharmaceutical Market knowledge
• Strong customer and patient orientation; science-based and marketing minded; negotiation and sells skills
• Operational excellence: management skills, planning, prioritization, decision making, objective setting, meeting management and plan execution
• Role model for others in line with Aspen Values
• Fluency in English, both oral and written communications

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED 

• Computer Skills (MS Office programs) and especially excel/Power BI 

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Description

• Fine Chemicals requires the services of a Process Operator (Teamleader) for the Operations Department. To qualify for this position the candidate must fulfil the following requirements

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Matric / Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and or relevant Commercial/Engineering diploma would be an advantage.
• Supervisory certificate/diploma would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 1-3 years working experience as a Grade 5 Process Operator.
• Must have an aptitude for process understanding
• Must have the ability to be trained and of good health. (Intake medical examination will be done as a condition of employment)
• Previous process operator experience in a manufacturing plant is required.
• Must be part of the emergency response team (i.e. firefighter, first aider, evacuation warden, or H&S representative).
• Must be Computer literate and able to use the following computer packages MS Office & SAP

 BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS (but not limited to):

• Plan, lead, allocate and manage departmental activities, resources, and tasks in accordance with agreed budgets, service/delivery targets, and daily/weekly/monthly plans.
• To become conversant in the operation of production equipment/machines according to set procedures and work instructions.
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems for operational management and measurement.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement plans and actions.
• Manage departmental absenteeism and draft shift and overtime rooster.
• Conduct pre-shift and handover meetings.
• Plan changeovers with relevant engineering personnel
• Check machines during production process.
• Ensure that teams update production scoreboards daily.
• Monitor the execution of production plans and take corrective measures where necessary. Ensure that contingency plans are developed and implemented.
• Understand and comply with all relevant SOP’s and work instructions.
• To follow instructions as guided by the Production Supervisor.
• Ensures regular housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and healthy work environment according to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) requirements are met.
• Understand and comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental procedures whilst performing his/her duties.
• Participate in driving production performance (KPIs).
• Drive operational excellence in production.
• Responsible for ensuring that the running of manufacturing process centres in line with cGMP and QMS are adhered to.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Must be adaptable and display flexibility.
• Encourage and motivate team members and be able to work well within a team environment.
• Must be able to work and perform under pressure in a highly regulated environment.
• Must be numerate and show attention for accuracy.
• Must be of sober habits and be willing to work shifts and overtime as operationally required. 
   

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Description

• Fine Chemicals requires the services of X5 Process Operators for the Operations Department. To qualify for this position the candidate must fulfill the following requirements

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:   

• Minimum educational qualification Matric /Grade 12 and/or equivalent qualification as per national qualification framework levels - SAQA.
• Must have an aptitude for process understanding and working with your hands  
• Must have the ability to be trained and of good health
• Must be willing to go on formal Chemical Operator training
• Previous operator experience in manufacturing plant would be advantageous but not a requirement.

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS               

• To become conversant in the operation of production equipment/machines according to set procedures and work instructions.
• Understand and comply with all relevant SOP’s and work instructions.
• To follow instructions as guided by either Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Performs regular housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and healthy work environment according to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) requirements.
• Understand and comply with relevant health, safety and environmental procedures whilst performing his/her duties.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Good communication skills
• Must be able to work and perform under pressure in a highly regulated environment
• Must be numerate and show attention for accuracy
• Must be of sober habits and be willing to work shifts and overtime as operationally required