Job Opportunities at Aspen Pharma Group

Description

• Analytical support to new product development initiatives.
• Analytical support to process development initiatives.
• The development, verification and validation of test methods including report compilation.
• Maintenance of GLP in the Laboratory.
• Resource allocation to ensure that internal customer support is provided.

Requirements

• Educational requirement is Matric/Grade 12 with a Formal Tertiary Qualification in Chemistry - National Diploma or BTech or B.Sc. Degree or an Equivalent Qualification as per the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) - SAQA would be considered. Practical work experience of 10 years or more will also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years practical experience in a Pharmaceutical Laboratory.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and quality control requirements pertaining to the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API’s).
• Must have experience in or knowledge of the API Testing Environment.
• Must be computer literate.
• Good knowledge of Analytical Chemistry.
• Good organizational and record keeping skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication (written and verbal) with report writing and document reviewing skills
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and critically evaluate data.
• Willing to work after hours and overtime when required.

Work Level: Mid-Level
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
EE Position: Yes
Location: Northern Suburbs (Cape)

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Description
OBJECTIVE: To lead, manage and provide strategic & tactical direction for the efficient and effective running of the Marketing departments within Ethicare divisions. Responsible for the development and execution of the strategic and tactical marketing plans for key focus brands in order to ensure market share growth and return on investment on marketing and brand initiatives.
MAIN OBJECTIVES:

• Manage together with the Commercial Heads and the Finance department, the setting of the annual sales budget by brand and P&L objectives.
• Monitor portfolio mix vs. budget in terms of turnover and brand profitability.
• Lead, manage and direct the Brand Management team to ensure the achievement of revenue budgets within the expense budget framework.
• To provide ongoing support and development of marketing team.
• Set, review and control Expenses Budget for marketing division, to drive robust return on investment.
• To oversee and challenge annual brand plan development to ensure alignment with business unit plans.
• Manage and lead the Forecasting and Budgeting process along with demand planning, supply chain and Factory/CMO suppliers.
• Drive forecast accuracy, improving stock availability while managing stock holding, avoiding write-offs.
• Involvement with NPL teams to ensure adequate pipeline development, in line with company expectation.
• Successfully launch new products with feedback process, including suggested corrective actions and post launch research implementation.
• Manage the processes between Marketing and Business Partner Functions to create brand strategies, new product strategies and manage annual advertising budget.
• Drive appointment of, monitoring and development of core marketing suppliers in order to ensure strategic business advantage.
• Ensure that appropriate time is allocated in field with sales managers and reps to understand customer insights.

Requirements
EDUCATION:

• Matric
• Degree in Health Sciences or Health Science related
• Post-Graduate Degree/ Diploma in Marketing

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Marketing Manager, leading a team of brand managers, in the Pharmaceutical industry across various therapeutic areas
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Brand Management, across diverse therapeutic areas and healthcare product/ category range required
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sales environment across Healthcare products (scheduled and non-scheduled) required
• Proven track record in driving implementation of marketing plans and processes
• Having prior sales and/or marketing experience in consumer, originator, and generic healthcare segments advantageous.

COMPETENCIES:

SKILLS:

• Creative development, cross functional management, business acumen, analyzing trends, service orientation, interpersonal skills, communication skills, influencing and management skills.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Results driven, Initiator, Intuitive, Interpersonal Sensitivity, Thought-leader, Attention to detail, Information seeking, Self-Motivated, Creative, Innovative. Aligned to company Values.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Good Knowledge of Business, Knowledge of advertising development, Industry knowledge, Financial and Product knowledge, Product Marketing Strategy, Pharma knowledge of IQVIA and standard measuring tools

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV’s online on or before 12 February 2020. Please note that if you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application
Work Level: Management
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
EE Position: Yes
Location: Gauteng

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Description
ROLE PURPOSE:
To implement, manage & control new group finance projects to improve efficiencies and ensure adherence to financial policies & procedures and controls. Perform ad hoc Financial Management or other key Finance Roles to Group companies.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES / ACCOUNTABILITY:
PROJECTS – OVERALL

• Using Project brief from top management, do detailed analysis of Business Entity needs and compile Project Plan and Approach/Charter
• Ensure the Project Charter is kept up to date
• Project Team and Steercom
• Project scope
• Project approval levels
• Risk assessments
• Policies & procedures
• Work Instructions & Training Documents
• Time line
• Financial responsibility

PROJECT PLAN AND EXECUTION- AD HOC

• Identify all areas of improvement and possible increased productivity within division Provide recommendations to reduce financial and time waste.
• Assist local teams in all Finance areas of ERP, BI or ad hoc projects/implementations
• Provide feedback and interact on a regular basis with local team manager and Group Finance Project Manager
• Provide monthly commentary on project status
• Financial, Business and Project issues and risks
• Arrange Project meetings
• Ensure implementation and adherence to financial controls within the business. Provide financial advice and direction within Business or specific Business Entity/ Division. Create financial awareness
• Ensure financial links to rest of Business remain in tact
• Promote link between finance and IT in order ensure improved systems are implemented
• Implement corrective action and monitor results
• Record lessons learnt and share with other Business entities
• Compile Training documents and Work Instructions
• Train division in new methods and processes
• Assist the local business during project and go-live phases
• Assist with all reconciliations between Group Reporting systems and identify improvements in the processes.
• Give hand over of project product to the Business

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Support line managers in business decisions
• Provide accurate information for decision making
• Ensure adherence to all deadlines
• All queries are followed up and resolved in the shortest possible timeframe within policy framework
• A professional attitude is displayed when responding to customer’s needs.
• Methods for improving customer services are proposed, developed and continuously updated.
• Internal and external customers are constantly updated as to the progress of their queries

Financial Functions

• Maintain financial accounting systems integrity and confidentiality
• Need to assist in preparing management account packs, year-end packs per head office requirements Ensure adherence to internal controls
• Review of disclosure schedules for accuracy VS ledger
• Assist business with reconciliations
• Review ledger reconciliations for completeness and accuracy
• Share Group policies and ensure policies are adhered to
• Set action plans form variance
• Analysis of management information
• Reconciling GFS to COGNOS
• Communicating differences
• Resolving reconciling differences
• GFS Master data maintenance
• GFS Testing & UAT
• Assist Group Financial Accountant with GFS Users Training
• Compiling Training Materials for User Training

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

• Ensure accounting adheres to IFRS and companies act
• Ensure internal controls are tested i.e. fixed assets verification, stock counts
• Improve internal controls on an ongoing basis
• Review balance sheet budget variance reports
• Manage statutory audit report

LEARNING AND GROWTH

• Information is gathered about development needs
• Training and development is negotiated with manager.
• Learning solutions are identified, proposed and implemented according to ongoing personal and team development plans.
• Best practice is encouraged to ensure expertise.
• Up-skilling and multi-skilling are co-ordinated in line with staff development.

Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• B.Com and Articles or similar
• SAP FI/CO knowledge- advantage
• Min 1 year working experience in a manufacturing environment
• Good to at least have supervision of staff at article clerk level Prior experience in the interpretation and use of accounting standards and the Companies Act
• Experience in implementing financial controls will be beneficial l
• Experience in implementing new systems will be beneficial
• Must have a valid passport
• Must be able to travel (Local and International)

Skills And Attributes

• Computer literate – proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SAP, BPC, TM1
• Planning and Organising
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Budgeting
• Analysing trends
• Decision making
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Project management
• Forecasting
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Project implementation
• Corporate governance

ASPEN COMPETENCIES

• Performance Driven
• Accountability/ Ownership
• Deals with Ambiguity/ Embraces Change
• Communicates Effectively
• Continuously Grows & Develops
• Takes Action with integrity

Work Level: Skilled
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market Related

Duration

• 9 - 12 Months
• EE Position: No
• Location: Port Elizabeth