Current Vacancies at Aspen Pharma Group

Responsibilities

Planning and Operational Support

• Provide technical and operational input on operational planning of the unit and on the prioritisation of objectives
• Determine, request and allocate assets and resources for fulfilment of work objectives, and monitor its use
• Apply advanced understanding of area of specialisation
• Analyse concepts and suggest streamlined procedures
• Identify training needs of QC staff

Deviations Investigations

• Lead all stability investigations within the QC Lab
• Lead the identification, investigation and reporting of stability
• deviations, and other nonconformities according to GMP requirement and SOPs
• Identify OOS data trends to establish any systematic issues in product, process, or testing
• Implement plans to reduce and mitigate OOSs
• Perform impact and risk assessments of CAPA plans on process

Reporting and Record-Keeping

• Compile complex reports and documents according to GMP requirements
• Update records and systems as required
• Ensure that recordkeeping complies with legal requirements
• Monitor and control access to databases in area of responsibility

Requirements

Background/experience

• Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical science with 2 to 4 years’ related experience
• Experience in synthetic chemistry or pharmaceutical chemistry

Specific job skills

• Extensive experience in scientific principles and laboratory techniques and methodologies
• Scientific report writing skills
• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, standards and compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives

Competencies

• Information Gathering
• Interrogating Information
• Offering Insights

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Responsibilities 

Planning and Operational Support

• Optimise and facilitate implementation of current processes 
• Identify gaps in current policies and procedures
• Propose changes or improvements to processes, tools and techniques

Microbiological Testing 

• Perform microbiological tests on raw materials, in-process and final products to ensure quality and compliance with GMP standards
• Test water according to SOPs and testing schedule
• Notify Production of source of any contamination timeously
• Develop and implement plans to control level and source of contamination

Environmental Management 

• Perform sampling and testing of external environment, according to SOPs and sampling plan / schedule

Quality Control

• Report OOS results and deviations immediately
• Manage frequency of testing and sampling to maintain a quality process
• Maintain good housekeeping 
• Manage and coordinate the use, maintenance and calibration of testing equipment according to SOPs
• Ensure continuous compliance of laboratory with GMP standards

Reporting and Record-Keeping

• Document and store data according to SOPs and regulation
• Consolidate information for reports on weekly / monthly basis 
• Analyse consolidated data and provide recommendations
• Compile detailed and standardised reports and consolidated documents

Requirements

Skills Required

Background/experience 

• National Diploma in Microbiology, with 6+ years’ experience
• Microbiological laboratory experience

Specific job skills 

• Advanced knowledge of microbiological testing methods
• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and corrective action programs
• Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives

Competencies 

• Interrogating Information 
• Following Procedures
• Maintaining Accuracy
• Customer Awareness 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Objectives:

• Achieve annual fiscal revenue targets for each channel via sales efforts.
• Achieve GP Margin Target for portfolio.
• Manage OPEX (cost centres, profit centres, allocated spend) for the portfolio.
• Align with Head of Operations on setting objectives.

Stock & Supply:

• Tight inventory management and tracking
• Manage supply of products across value chain into each channel based on needs.

Operational Excellence via leading a team of channel operation managers in delivering and achieving the below:

• Responsible for delivering the trade and KAM cycle action plans with designated agencies and/or sales teams.
• Management of Merchandising Agent
• Execute, monitor and review in-store promotions – Displays & POS
• Activating and monitoring Regional Promotions
• Sales Budget Management (National and Regional)
• Managing Store Universe across service provider functions – managing the no. of stores, call cycle, frequency & duration
• Management of sales drivers and sales development
• Merchandising and Planogram Implementation & Adherence
• Stock Management in store and customer DC
• Ensure distribution excellence on a customer level
• Listings and ranging in store – assess, review, implements and finalizes
• Negotiations at store level & Promo Excellence
• Monthly review of performance and steps to close gaps together with KPA and KPI Scorecard reviews relevant to merchandising agent and other agencies
• Responsible for Cycle Meetings at Merch. Service Providers
• Review, assess and monitor via Pricing Surveys
• Channel Development

People & Culture:

• Coach and develop team to exceed on objectives
• Individual development plans for team
• Succession planning – ensure succession plan for all key strategic roles
• Competency Development – develop key competencies and capabilities across the marketing personnel to drive the right behaviour and business objectives/ outcomes

Value Creation:

• Management of short-dated stock and OOS management
• Balance between strategy and execution – identify key risk areas/ products with action plans and implementation thereof
• Monthly Risk & Opportunities Analysis

Compliance & Ethics:

• Ensure all purchases transacted are compliant with company policies and procedures and procurement requirements, including the SA Code of Marketing

Requirements

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Thorough understanding and knowledge of FMCG Healthcare industry
• Able to lead teams to deliver on objectives.
• Ability to mine data.
• Customer Engagement.
• Financial acumen
• Ability to develop and deliver compelling executive-level presentations.
• Drives accountability for personal and team performance.
• Cross collaboration across the organization.
• Strategic vision
• Insight Generator
• Executive Presentation skills
• Management of staff
• Planning skills
• Analytical skills
• Budgeting
• Decision making skills.
• Project management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Self-Driven Initiative
• Accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Customer focused.
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Logical thinking
• Information seeking
• Enquiring mind
• Self-development orientation
• Cultural sensitivity
• Vision, integrity
• Commercial astuteness
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Persuasive
• Ability to delegate
• Flexible and strategic thinker
• Leadership skills

KNOWLEDGE

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of SA Retail, Pharmacy & and Wholesale FMCG environment.
• Customer Business Operations
• Strong leadership management skills are required as well as the ability to negotiate at all levels.
• Thorough understanding of merchandising environment.
• POS Execution & Management.
• Data Analysis & Category Reviews with Insights & Recommendations.
• Customer Data Review and Assessment
• Category Management
• Promotion Execution & Management
• ROI on Promotions
• Budget Management
• Planogram Execution & Management

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Matric
• Degree/ diploma in relevant Commercial/ Healthcare environment
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in the FMCG market with experience as Merchandising Manager or Strategic FMCG Commercial role driving sales excellence via Merchandising teams.
• Financial literacy
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
• Ability to work on Qlikview models is advantageous.
• Ability to work with Customer Portals & Customer Shopper Data Programs

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Responds to common requests for service by providing information to enable fulfilment. 
• Promptly allocates unresolved calls as appropriate. 
• Maintains records, informs users about the process and advises relevant persons of actions taken.
• Prioritises and diagnoses incidents according to agreed procedures. 
• Investigates causes of incidents and seeks resolution.
• Escalates unresolved incidents. 
• Facilitates recovery, following resolution of incidents.
• Documents and closes resolved incidents according to agreed procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Matric / Grade 12
• B.Com / BSc. Computer Science degree or equivalent work experience 

CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS

• Current industry certification (i.e., ITIL, COBIT, GxP, GAMP etc.)

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years’ experience of managing relationships with internal business customers

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND REGISTRATIONS

• Experience and sound knowledge of service incident and request management methodologies
• 5+ years’ experience coordinating a service desk function in a large complex/matrix global organisation

WORK-SPECIFIC SKILLS & EXPOSURE

• 5+ years’ experience and knowledge of service desk technologies and processes and working with  internal and 3rd parties in a multivendor approach.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Results oriented
• Focused
• Problem-solving and good judgment
• Cooperation
• Proactive
• Active listening skills
• Pragmatic
• Empathy

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OBJECTIVE: Drive sustainable, profitable growth of the product portfolios/ therapeutic categories with appropriate strategic direction, brand stewardship, tactical implementation and commercial acumen.

MAIN DUTIES:

• The position will also include line management, with the management and development of Junior Brand Manager & Marketing Graduate
• Develop GIT - Laxatives portfolio/brand strategy for sustainable business growth and profitability
• Anticipate future trends in GIT - Laxatives usage and the market environment
• Develop promotional and advertising strategies that grow brand market shares against competitors in all channels (pharmacy, retail, wholesale and informal trade)
• Analysis of the market, shopper and consumer behaviours and development of insights that are applied to develop robust brand plans
• Provide creative direction for brand/ portfolios strategies and tactics whilst managing Agency outcomes
• Implementation, monitoring and measurement of the success of the developed strategies and to ensure that they are flexible to adapt to a dynamic environment
• Successful implementation and monitoring of the roll out of the above with the required measurements in place for successful outcomes
• Enthusiastically communicate plans and results with the business leadership and relevant teams within the business at all times
• Drive, lead and take accountability for the budgeting process, control of A&P expenditure and achievement of financial targets
• Develop and implement pricing strategies that ensure healthy profit margins and competitive advantage for the GIT - Laxatives brands 
• Continuously communicate with and support the sales teams with high levels of integrity and urgency to help them achieve sales targets
• Ability to manage the cross functional networks and channel resources for the portfolio to drive profitable growth with the required and shared accountability to achieve business targets
• Understand, challenge and implement the regulatory requirements to develop and implement strategies and tactics that drive brand growth
• Forecasting accuracy and stock management which entails minimizing stock write-off costs and returns
• Managing wholesalers’ stock holding and backorders.
• Using insights acquired both internally and externally to accurately assess market potential for new product introductions and/or renovations of existing products
• Managing and taking the lead/accountability in driving the New Product Launch process together with the relevant stakeholders like NPL, Demand Planning, Regulatory Affairs, Medical and others
• Lead and utilise both internal and external conferences, congresses to position GIT - Laxatives brands as foremost in the target audience’s minds
• Sense of urgency in resolution of customer queries

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

ENTHUSIASM, PASSION AND HIGH ENERGY ARE KEY REQUISITES

• Commercial acumen
• Digital marketing skills
• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Networking ability
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Sense of urgency
• Prioritizing and planning
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude for continuous learning
• Influential and impactful presentation skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a Matric
• Relevant Post matric Commercial /Health Science qualification
• 3+ years FMCG /Marketing industry experience
• Minimum 3 years brand management within FMCG/Health segment
• Applicable industry knowledge
• Sound financial acumen
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
• Ability to work on Qlikview models is advantageous

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OBJECTIVE: Drive sustainable, profitable growth of the product portfolios/ therapeutic categories with appropriate strategic direction, brand stewardship, tactical implementation and commercial acumen.

MAIN DUTIES:

• The position will also include line management, with the management and development of Junior Brand Manager & Marketing Graduate
• Develop Traditional Medicine (Heritage brands e.g. Lennon Dutch Medicines) portfolio/brand strategy for sustainable business growth and profitability
• Anticipate future trends in Traditional Medicine usage and the market environment.
• Develop promotional and advertising strategies that grow brand market shares against competitors in all channels (pharmacy, retail, wholesale and informal trade)
• Analysis of the market, shopper and consumer behaviors and development of insights that are applied to develop robust brand plans.
• Provide creative direction for brand/ portfolios strategies and tactics whilst managing Agency outcomes.
• Implementation, monitoring and measurement of the success of the developed strategies and to ensure that they are flexible to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Successful implementation and monitoring of the roll out of the above with the required measurements in place for successful outcomes
• Enthusiastically communicate plans and results with the business leadership and relevant teams within the business at all times
• Drive, lead and take accountability for the budgeting process, control of A&P expenditure and achievement of financial targets
• Develop and implement pricing strategies that ensure healthy profit margins and competitive advantage for the Traditional Medicine brands.
• Continuously communicate with and support the sales teams with high levels of integrity and urgency to help them achieve sales targets
• Ability to manage the cross functional networks and channel resources for the portfolio to drive profitable growth with the required and shared accountability to achieve business targets
• Understand, challenge and implement the regulatory requirements to develop and implement strategies and tactics that drive brand growth
• Forecasting accuracy and stock management which entails minimizing stock write-off costs and returns.
• Managing wholesalers’ stock holding and backorders.
• Using insights acquired both internally and externally to accurately assess market potential for new product introductions and/or renovations of existing products
• Managing and taking the lead/accountability in driving the New Product Launch process together with the relevant stakeholders like NPL, Demand Planning, Regulatory Affairs, Medical and others
• Lead and utilize both internal and external conferences, congresses to position Traditional Medicine brands as foremost in the target audience’s minds
• Sense of urgency in resolution of customer queries

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

ENTHUSIASM, PASSION AND HIGH ENERGY ARE KEY REQUISITES

• Commercial acumen
• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Networking ability
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Sense of urgency
• Prioritizing and planning
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude for continuous learning
• Influential and impactful presentation skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a Matric
• Relevant Post matric Commercial /Health Science qualification
• Minimum 2-3 years brand management within FMCG/Health segment
• Applicable industry knowledge
• Sound financial acumen
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
• Ability to work on Qlikview models is advantageous

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Responsibilities

QS coordination and support

• Provide QA IT systems support.
• Ensure manufacturing processes, duties and activities are designed according to GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Perform process evaluation, including reporting of process and system deficiencies and following up on corrective actions.

Master data management

• Define and manage critical data relating to quality.
• Ensure adherence to product master data standards.

Master batch record (MBR) creation and validation

• Create new item IDs on the ERP
• Create and maintain precise, detailed, and compliant manufacturing instruction/ description documentation on the system.
• Check that MBRs contain all pharmaceutically relevant data, including input material list, valid SOPs, detailed work instructions, process data/ steps (e.g. IPCs, CPPs, CQAs)
• Ensure that MBRs are GMP compliant.
• Ensure proper MBR change controls in process compliance.

Procedure and document compliance

• Align engineering and QA policies and configure system for cleaning and hold times, maintenance, calibration, and equipment tares.
• Implement quality manuals and policies.
• Conceptualize, initiate, and author SOPs and process documents Identify, process and store records and review output documents.
• Conduct reviews of protocols for product launches 

Audits and reporting

• Conduct root cause analysis and risk assessments and report.
• Participate in QMS monthly and annual reviews.
• Conduct and report on statutory external (regulatory) audits. 

Planning and operational support

• Provide technical and operational input during drafting of quality plans and procedures specific to unit.
• Request, allocate and monitor the use of MES related assets and resources for the fulfilment of work objectives.
• Stay up to date on developments, trends, legislation and regulations.
• Provide information for reports, as required by superior.

Requirements

Skills Required

Background/experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B Pharm) with 4-6 years’ related work experience.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• Extensive experience working with compliance procedures and administrative process automation. 

Specific job skills

• Good knowledge of local registrations and regulations and of international regulations/guidelines concerning GDP/GMP, QA
• Advanced understanding of the pharmaceutical manufacturing and corrective action programs
• Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
• Excellent computer/ IT system administration skills.

Competencies

• Information Gathering
• Interrogating Information
• Offering Insights
• Endorsing Quality Standards