Fresh Jobs at Aspen Pharma Group

Overview:

• To plan and organize the HR processes and resources in order to provide human capital to thebusiness.
• To facilitate talent acquisition, performance management, development, retention,engagement, and separation processes in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and in linewith business goals and objectives.

Requirements:

Background/experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree/ National Diploma in HR or similar
• 5 - 8 years’ working experience as Human Capital Business Partner/ Human Capital Manager inmanufacturing and unionized environments
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in leading a Human Capital Team
• Experience in preparing People Budget and Workforce planning processes
• Sound knowledge and experience of the application of the relevant Acts and regulations (LRA, BCEA,Skills Development, Employment Equity Act)
• Minimum intermediate level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Specific job skills

• Advanced knowledge/ understanding and experience in application of relevant legislation/regulations.
• Advisory skills
• Good coaching, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes, and objectives.

Competencies

• Leadership and Management
• Information Gathering
• Taking Action
• Planning and Organising
• Offering Insights
• Organisational Citizenship

Requirements
Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition

• Drive and support recruitment activities within EE targets, business objectives, budget, and SOP forarea of responsibility.

Performance & Talent Management

• Educate and coach line managers on performance tools.
• Ensure KPA’s and KPI’s are in place for all employees.
• Ensure bi-annual performance discussions/ reviews are completed as per Performance ManagementPlan.
• Manage and facilitate appropriate actions to address poor performance.
• Manage and facilitate appropriate actions to address absenteeism.
• Collaborate with business to identify critical skills and current skills pool; and develop and implementplans to address current and future talent and development needs.
• Execute the succession and retention plans.

Employee Relations

• Advise and coordinate disciplinary inquiries and corrective actions.
• Advise and coordinate the grievance process; oversee the appeals process.
• Ensure consistent application of Disciplinary Code of Conduct.
• Facilitate effective relationships with shop stewards and line management.

Employee Engagement & Retention Management

• Communicate and educate line managers on HR policies and processes.
• Support, guide and advise line managers on HR related matters.
• Facilitate employee off boarding to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Ensure effective implementation of reward and recognition initiatives.
• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives.

Planning & Processes

• Responsible to manage and oversee audit requests from internal and external service providers in areaof responsibility.

Reporting

• Provide information for reports on weekly/monthly basis.
• Compile standardised reports for area of responsibility.
• Coordinate the gathering of information required for reporting from line management.

Monitor and control data integrity in all databases in area of responsibility.

• Retrieve supporting documentation and records to facilitate and support query resolution.
• Maintain Organograms and job profiles on HR systems.

Aspen fully subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and will make decisions in line with this ethos.

Closing date: 12 November 2025

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Overview

• Design and set quality policy and drive overall strategic direction for compliance to quality and GMP standards and product specifications
• Lead continuous alignment of pharmaceutical quality system in line with current and future global GMP and legal requirements
• Develop systems to ensure that the SA Operations management team monitors compliance to pharmaceutical quality system and to lead GMP improvement initiatives

Skills Required

Background/experience

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy
• At least 8 – 10 years’ relevant managerial experience in a quality assurance environment
• 8 – 10 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• 8 – 10 years’ experience dealing with local and/ or international regulators and audits

Specific job skills

• Subject matter expert on GMP, QS, policies and procedures
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Proven people and departmental management

Competencies

• Translating Strategy
• Interpreting and Internalising Information
• Managing Performance
• Customer Awareness
• Making Decisions

Requirements
Responsibilities

Compliance and continuous improvement

• Strategically action and mitigate GMP regulatory audit results and outcomes
• Ensure policy and SOP compliance of facilities
• Improve quality standards, integrating feedback from direct reports and from external regulators

QS Management

• Oversee the condition and relevance of the overall quality system
• Guide in the formulation and maintenance of QS-related policies and procedures
• Oversee the systems associated with deviation management, CAPAs, document control, quality risk management, root cause analysis, change control, the handling of product failures, and the recording and trending of related data

QA Management

• Oversee the management of quality procedures, standards and specifications and core QA activities for value streams
• Ensure QA programs and activities are strategically aligned
• Provide guidance and oversight in product release, retention sample management and in-process quality management

QC Management

• Provide oversight for QC processes, including lab testing, customer service and deviation investigations, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance

Vendor and audit management

• Ensure that supplier base is compliant with legislation, corporate policies and GMP standards and is capable of supplying cost-effective, high-quality services
• Take responsibility for internal corporate and supplier audit programs

Organisational support and function management

• Participate in the development and lead the implementation of the strategic vision and direction for business-critical functions across SA, as well as all related plans, policies and procedures
• Perform financial and human resources functions to ensure optimal management of function and reporting units and their leaders
• Manage collaboration and coordination between reporting units
• Maintain and support positive customer engagements and problem resolution
   

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Overview

• Coordinate across multiple functions (Operations, Quality, Regulatory, IT, Finance, HR, and Technical Services) to ensure successful delivery of strategic projects.
• Manage the full lifecycle of projects—Capital investments, Technology Transfers, Integration, and IT—ensuring alignment with business strategy, compliance, and long-term value creation.

Skills Required

Background/experience

• BSc in Engineering / BPharm
• 10+ years’ experience in Tech Transfer or program management within Pharma/ Biotech 
• Proven track record managing large- scale tech transfer
• Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in multi-site and multi-country integration programs advantageous

Specific job skills

• Technical Product Management
• Technology Transfer (scale-up, regulatory submission)
• Integration Management (organizational change)
• Stakeholder Management at Executive and Site level
• Financial Acumen
• Compliance Management

 Competencies

• Translating Strategy
• Interpreting and Internalising Information
• Offering Insights
• Making Decisions
• Managing Performance
• Customer Awareness

Requirements
Responsibilities

Project Management

• Define and maintain project plans (milestones, budgetary baselines, resources, and risks)
• Establish governance processes and reporting frameworks across portfolios
• Monitor and control project execution to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Implement risk management frameworks and mitigation strategies
• Ensure regulatory and GMP-compliance in all project deliverables
• Oversee stakeholder communication and manage project handovers

Organisation Strategy, Vision & Values

• Translate corporate strategy into executable project roadmaps
• Support integration of newly acquired entities into Aspen’s systems and culture
• Identify, align, and deliver synergies from integration and transformation programs

Planning of Policy, Development of Systems and Processes

• Establish and standardize PMO frameworks, tools, and methodologies
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Supply Chain, QA/QC, Production, and IT
• Facilitate portfolio prioritisation and resource allocation with executive leadership

Accountability ad Decision Rights

• Approve and manage CAPEX budgets, financial forecasts, and resource planning
• Provide project status and portfolio updates to Exco and Site Leadership
• Challenge assumptions, validate business cases, and approve prioritisation decisions
• Accountable for ensuring integration, tech transfer, and IT projects achieve intended value
• Empower project teams while maintaining strategic oversight

Problem Solving

• Anticipate risks, dependencies, and regulatory challenges across capital, tech transfer, and IT projects
• Balance competing demands of compliance, cost efficiency, and delivery timelines
• Navigate complex technical, regulatory, and business issues
• Drive change management and adoption of new systems and processes

Aspen fully subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and will make decisions in line with this ethos.

Closing date: 12 November 2025

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OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

• The Specialty Sales Representative acts as the primary customer contact and is responsible for implementing marketing strategy and promoting Aspen products as led by the Regional Sales manager, to meet specified sales targets through a customer centric approach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Achieve sales targets (Sales vs budget)

• Constant monitoring and driving sales from customers, scripting from doctors and sales from pharmacies in order to meet set targets. Sales are driven to be at customer level by affective scientific detailing and use of marketing material

Plan - Pre-call planning on Veeva on weekly basis

• To be done weekly on Veeva and daily prior to the customer call. This will ensure that you are prepared for the call. If you have a manager working with you for the day, your pre-call planner must be emailed to the relevant manager, the evening before. Review the available data (Impact Rx, Shortfall reports, SSD, Swift, Power BI, etc.).

Achieve Call Rate and CPA objectives

• See the required number of customers daily to achieve call rate and at the correct frequency to achieve call plan adherence.

Capture daily calls and activities on Veeva

• Synch to be done twice a day, or as specified by the business. Final Synch to be done after the last call for each day.

Conduct Doctor or pharmacy activities in line with compliance and regulatory standards  

• Complete the required number of pharmacy training and Doctor/pharmacy Meetings as required per business and territory requirements

Requirements
 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification in Bio Science, Chemistry or related fields

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 to 3 years proven track record in the Specialty/Hospital Pharmaceutical sales environment
• Experience in the Diabetes market necessary
• Current relationships with HCP’s in territory an advantage

 SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Effective scheduling and attending appointments and activities with Healthcare practitioners (Doctors, Nurses & Pharmacies etc.) to influence sales and meet sales targets.
• Implementing strategies to drive sales and growth in territory
• Maintain a solid working relationship with customers and colleagues.
• Territory and customer analysis to identify gaps and opportunities to be acted upon.
• Analytical and Interpretation skills – Being able to analyze Aspen in house data and external data sources
• Clear communication skills both verbally and written.
• Strong capabilities in logical reasoning to address and resolve queries, issues and objection handling
• Influencing and negotiation skills.
• Forward thinker with the ability to work independently as well as to work as a team player.
• Good administrative skills to ensure that tasks are completed accurately and timeously. 
• Driven individual who is a self-starter and able to solve problems and gathers insights to feed back to the business.
• Active listening skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills 
• Numerate, analytical, high attention to detail, able to prioritize.
• Execution and understanding of set budgets