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Description
JOB PURPOSE

• To responsibly, pro-actively and efficiently facilitate the business of Aspen by providing a full spectrum of specialist commercial contract drafting and focused legal support to the allocated Business Units (“BUs”), specifically Group Strategic Development / Mergers and Acquisitions, Group Treasury, Group Tax (including intercompany transactions), Group Digital Technology, Group Commercial, Group Communications, Group Company Secretarial, Group Corporate Services, Group Ethics and Compliance, Group Finance, Group Human Capital, Group Internal Audit, Group Investor Relations, Group Marketing, Group Supply Chain, Group Travel, Group Risk and Sustainability, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited (as applicable) or similar, and other general legal requirements of Aspen, whilst complying with the Group Legal protocol and Group Legal strategy. The position requires the incumbent to think Group-wide, but act and focus on the work of the Group Head: Legal Counsel M&A & Corporate or similar to which he/she has been allocated.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Specialised Aspen and BU aligned drafting and general legal work and legal advice to the allocated BUs
• Efficiently deliver legally sound, subject matter expert quality legal work, as allocated to the legal practice of this role
• Deliver work in a timely manner in accordance to deadlines and project timeline
• Sound electronic Legal practice, file, diary and template management and maintenance
• Meaningfully contribute and deliver ancillary legal work in Group Legal cross – swim lane projects as allocated by the Group Executive: Legal
• Precedent, template and legal opinion development and improvement
• Meet (or exceed) and manage Group Legal BU KPIs
• Adopt and comply with the ways of working within the Aspen Group Legal BU, including specifically the Aspen Values and honest application of personal Insights® Profile (or similar from an Aspen Group service provider) to enhance interpersonal effectiveness

Requirements
EDUCATION

• Law Degree or postgraduate Degree – LLB and preferably a second degree such a masters or relevant business qualification
• Admitted Attorney

CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS:

• Membership of the Law Society of South Africa and of the Corporate Counsel Association of South Africa

 EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years post admission legal experience in a corporate / commercial / operational legal environment
• General business, commercial knowledge and experience is essential
• Experience in independently drafting and vetting lengthy, complex legal agreements is essential
• Exposure in drafting and negotiating cross-border legal agreements is essential
• Experience in due diligence investigations advantageous
• Pharmaceutical industry including regulatory experience is advantageous
• Knowledge of applicable laws, policy guidelines and legal practice management
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of financial concepts

WORK-SPECIFIC SKILLS & EXPOSURE

• Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment and work independently but as a member of an integrated legal team
• Display emotional maturity
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in a team, including a multidisciplinary team
• Established conflict resolution as a default demeanour
• Display a high level of interpersonal non-political skill
• A natural default to accuracy and attention to detail

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Be fluent in English and demonstrate excellent drafting and negotiation skills in English
• Manage multiple priorities, work efficiently under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines
• Able to work independently but as a member of an integrated legal team
• Taking full personal responsibility for attending to and closing allocated matters
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy
• Database management and maintenance
• Ability to simplify voluminous, complex information
• Accurately collate, review and summarise information into manageable dashboards / checklists
• Basic to intermediate understanding of financial concepts
• Flexible, outcomes-based, self-motivated and proactive
• Project management, co-ordination and monitoring

COMPETENCIES

• Positive, solutions-orientated and logical facilitating approach
• Ability to communicate efficiently and work with business representatives at all levels of seniority
• Ability to plan & organise independently and to guide others
• Ability to identify and focus on material provisions using a risk-based approach
• Attention to detail and absolute accuracy
• Corporate governance ethos with utmost confidentiality
• Willingness and ability to effortlessly take instructions and follow pre-determined processes when called-upon to do so
• Stress tolerance and conflict resolution
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Team player with uncomplicated personality is essential

ASPEN COMPETENCIES

Business:

• Performance Driven
• Ability to make Good Decisions, specifically legal
• Accountability & Ownership

People:

• Deals with ambiguity and embraces change
• Communicates effectively
• Develops self and people

Self:

• Contributes special Expertise
• Takes action with integrity
• Demonstrates Passion for Aspen and Law
• Willing and able to work as a team including taking and providing guidance

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OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

• Drive sustainable, profitable growth of the brands in responsibility through brand stewardship and management aligned to business expectations 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Strategic development

• Develop promotional and advertising strategies that grow brand market shares against competitors
• Strategies need to create demand for Brands in portfolios by ensuring the necessary support to the sales teams with high levels of energy, motivation, integrity, and urgency to help them achieve sales targets
• Market analysis and gathering insights to arrive at strategic intent
• Develop succinct portfolio/brand strategies with supporting tactical plans in the form of a Brand Plan to drive the strategic intent
• Successful roll out and lead the implementation of tactical plans, and monitor the roll out
• Implementation, monitoring, and measurement of the success of the developed strategies, and to ensure that they are flexible to adapt to a dynamic environment
• Anticipate future trends in disease management and the market environment  

 Commercial capability

• Propose sales budgets for presentation and alignment in the business. Achievement of approved budgets is required
• Managing advertising budget and spend for the portfolio
• Ability to manage cross-functional networks and channel resources for the portfolio to drive profitable growth
• Ability to interpret and implement insights drawn from a variety of internal and external data sources 

Sustainable business growth and profitability 

•  Forecasting accuracy      
•  Effectively manage and monitor sales as well as promotional budgets
•  Effectively manage and initiate the required Advertising and promotional campaigns to support execution excellence and maximize ROI
•  Effectively manage and initiate the required Advertising and promotional campaigns to support execution excellence and maximize ROI
•  Initiate robust measurements for tactical execution outcomes to maximize ROI and future commitment decision making
•  Assess market potential of opportunities/pipeline with NPL team to successfully implement new products once launch-ready

Innovation

• Innovative way of thinking to secure a competitive advantage
• Provide creative direction for brand/portfolio strategies

Internal and external customer interaction

• Enthusiastically communicate plans and results with the Sales force, business leadership and relevant teams within the business regularly
• Identify opportunities for cross functional efficiencies and collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver on and achieve
• Sense of urgency in resolution of customer queries
• Quality assessments of portfolio/ brand strategy and tactical implementation through customer interactions / infield visits to obtain required intelligence and insights
• Compliance

Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Commercial / Marketing Bachelor’s degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2- 3 years preferred Marketing Management experience
• 3+ years Pharma and or/ marketing industry experience
• Relevant therapeutic area knowledge is a definite advantage
• Understanding and experience in the relevant market of portfolio operation is important
• Applicable industry knowledge
• Therapeutic area knowledge
• Understanding of the market dynamics in the area in which the BU operates
• Ability to effectively operate, Microsoft Office suite
• Commercial knowledge

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Enthusiasm, passion, and high energy are key requisites
• Commercial acumen
• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Networking ability (to develop and maintain KOL relationships included)
• 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 and coaching
• Influential and impactful presentation skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment

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OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

• Drive sustainable, profitable growth of the brands in responsibility through brand stewardship and management aligned with business expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic development

• Develop promotional and advertising strategies that grow brand market shares against competitors. Strategies need to create demand for Brands in portfolios by ensuring the necessary support to the sales teams with high levels of energy, motivation, integrity, and urgency to help them achieve sales targets.
• Market analysis and gathering insights to arrive at strategic intent.
• Develop succinct portfolio/brand strategies with supporting tactical plans in the form of a Brand Plan to drive the strategic intent.
• Successful rollout and lead the implementation of tactical plans, and monitor the rollout.
• Implementation, monitoring, and measurement of the success of the developed strategies, and ensure that they are flexible to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Anticipate future trends in disease management and the market environment.

Commercial capability

• Propose sales budgets for presentation and alignment in the business. Achievement of approved budgets is required
• Managing advertising budget and spending for the portfolio
• Ability to manage cross-functional networks and channel resources for the portfolio to drive profitable growth
• Ability to interpret and implement insights drawn from a variety of internal and external data sources

Sustainable business growth and profitability

• Forecasting accuracy
• Effectively manage and monitor sales as well as promotional budgets.
• Effectively manage and initiate the required Advertising and promotional campaigns to support execution excellence and maximize ROI
• Effectively manage and initiate the required Advertising and promotional campaigns to support execution excellence and maximize ROI
• Initiate robust measurements for tactical execution outcomes to maximize ROI and future commitment to decision-making.
• Assess the market potential of opportunities/pipeline with the NPL team to successfully implement new products once launch-ready.

Innovation

• Innovative way of thinking to secure a competitive advantage
• Provide creative direction for brand/portfolio strategies

Internal and external customer interaction

• Enthusiastically communicate plans and results with Salesforce, business leadership, and relevant teams within the business regularly.
• Identify opportunities for cross-functional efficiencies and collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver on and achieve
• Sense of urgency in the resolution of customer queries
• Quality assessments of portfolio/ brand strategy and tactical implementation through customer interactions/infield visits to obtain required intelligence and insights
• Compliance

Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Commercial / Marketing Bachelor’s degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2- 3 years preferred Marketing Management experience
• 3+ years Pharma and or/ marketing industry experience
• Relevant therapeutic area knowledge is a definite advantage
• Understanding and experience in the relevant market of portfolio operation is important
• Applicable industry knowledge
• Therapeutic area knowledge
• Understanding of the market dynamics in the area in which the BU operates
• Ability to effectively operate, Microsoft Office suite
• Commercial knowledge

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Enthusiasm, passion, and high energy are key requisites
• Commercial acumen
• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Networking ability (to develop and maintain KOL relationships included)
• 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 and coaching
• Influential and impactful presentation skills

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OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

• To manage Aspen’s Alliance partnerships in a manner that positions Aspen as a Pharmaceutical Alliance partner of choice for the South African market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary point of contact between Aspen and the Alliance partner, ensuring alignment on strategic objectives and execution.
• Understand and communicate with the Alliance partners, the global and local market strategy and approach.
• Align Aspen’s and the Alliance partners' sales and purchase targets, market share growth targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs), including annual audit requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate Alliance partners' performance through the preparation of materials for regular business reviews and audits, ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
• Support the Alliance partners in developing and executing business plans, including sales, marketing, and operational strategies.
• Collaborate with the Alliance partners to ensure optimal product availability, inventory management, and timely order fulfillment.
• Collaborates with internal Aspen teams and external Alliance partner teams to manage Alliance contracts in line with each partner’s strategic, operational, and audit expectations to ensure the continued success of the Alliances.
• Alliance Management – Identify key risks and opportunities relating to the Alliance partners' contract with Aspen

Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Bachelor’s degree in health, business, or management is required

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• 5 years plus commercial experience (Finance/Marketing/Sales) in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Experience with financial planning, risk management, and P&L development in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• A comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and healthcare systems in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Experience in pricing and procurement in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Knowledgeable of regulatory processes and legal documents, e.g., contracts/agreements, patents, and trademark searches in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Experience in the strategic and operational execution of Distribution and Promotion contracts in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Ability to develop robust forecast models with structured underlying assumptions in the Pharmaceutical Industry

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Able to build relationships within complex organizations
• Ability to project manage strategic and operational execution
• Customer Centricity (Internal and external)
• Strong Analytical and Negotiation skills
• Effective communication
• Skillful presenter/communicator of scientific and business information to executive-level audiences.
• Sound time management skills and deadline driven by a sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and use initiative
• Demonstrated networking and cross-functional capabilities
• Forward-thinking and proactive
• Results-oriented
• Effectively able to deal well with ambiguity and embrace change 

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be available to travel as per the requirements of the role.

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ROLE PURPOSE:

• The Holdings HC Manager will be responsible for leading, directing and overseeing the human capital function relating to the Holdings business unit (which includes, inter alia, effectively and efficiently managing the full employee lifecycle from hire to retire, talent acquisition and management, employee relations matters and employee value proposition. In executing this responsibility, the incumbent will partner with executives and management and make use of data and industry trends to effectively execute the Human Capital strategy, establishing standardised processes, ways of working and policies, aligned to Group requirements and standards. In addition, the HC Manager will lead, direct and guide the Holdings HC business partners and oversee their areas of responsibility.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Partnering

• Lead the HC Business Partner initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement and alignment to Group requirements and best practice. Enable and facilitate the implementation of the Group Talent strategy by facilitating the attraction, development and retention of high impact talent across occupational levels in the business.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and grow relationships and ways of work with Holdings’ senior management, business leaders and other support and functional stakeholders.
• Partnering with the broader HC functions to ensure a holistic approach is taken to adequately support the Holdings business units.
• Effectively manage external service providers to the Holdings business unit. 

Information and Business Advice

• Guide and support the implementation by management of policies, projects and change initiatives. 
• Consolidate and proactively share insights, risks and opportunities identified with direct line management. 
• Effectively guide management on performance management processes, IR related matters and disciplinary processes, in accordance with Aspen Group policies.

HC Data Analytics, Insights, trends, and Reporting

• Analyse data trends and metrics for engagement with management to support and guide business decisions.
• Analyse and investigate people issues to develop insights that enable the diagnosis of business issues, enhancement of employee engagement, and/or improvement of business performance.
• Ensure Data Integrity across all reporting elements.
• Implement and drive processes and templates to monitor and track trends in the workplace.

Leadership

• Guiding and equipping managers with credible information and / or feedback to enable action based on sound principles. 
• Initiate and Implement objectives and plans required to support business area growth/performance, employee alignment, performance and engagement, culture and leadership strength.
• Lead events if and when required through the HC Business Partner team to drive staff engagement. 
• Assisting the leadership team with job profile training and implementation.
• Management induction for new managers to guide and train them on people related processes.

Team Management

• Lead and guide a team of HC Business Partners to effectively collaborate with business leaders, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and people strategies.
• Foster a high-performing team culture through continuous development, coaching, and structured performance management, including addressing underperformance and recognising achievements.
• Establish and implement standardised policies, processes, and ways of working to provide clear operational guidance and consistency across the team.
• Act as a strategic advisor and gatekeeper by guiding the team in mitigating legal, reputational, and financial risks, ensuring compliance and sound decision-making.
• Identify development needs, implement training initiatives, and maintain a robust succession plan using formal talent management processes to ensure long-term team capability.

Employee Relations

• Guide HC Business Partners and leaders to ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant employee relations practices across the organisation, including disciplinary actions and grievance handling.
• Lead and support the resolution of workplace conflicts, grievances, and disputes, including managing disciplinary enquiries, CCMA cases, and employee consultations.
• Implement and communicate the employee relations strategy, ensuring alignment with labour legislation and promoting a culture of compliance and accountability.
• Provide training, tools, and documentation to empower managers in handling industrial relations matters effectively, including proactive measures to prevent issues.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure each case is managed on its own merit while upholding Aspen’s values, monitoring trends like absenteeism to inform preventative action.

Employee Wellness

• Implement a wellness programme or initiatives for Holdings to ensure that both the leadership team and employees have the tools and information at and for all spheres of wellness (such as mental and physical).
• Equipping and coaching the leadership team to identify concerns within their teams and to act on this responsibly. 
• Identifying risks for employees and for the company, guiding leaders and the leadership team to support and guide employees and furthermore monitoring where this has legal implications for the company, and ensuring these risks are minimized.
• Leveraging of the EAP program to drive referrals and utilization, while identifying trends and initiating solutions or training interventions.
• Insurer process management, ensuring that from a disability perspective we manage, advise on, and interrogate cases to find determine the way forward in terms of reasonable accommodation, Incapacity, Occupational Therapy re-integration, or prognosis management.

Legal & Audits

• Ensuring all labour law is adhered to and practiced, resulting in a reduction in CCMA, Bargaining Council, or Labour Court cases, as well as financial and business implications in this regard. 
• Identifying legal risk and initiating processes, solutions, or policies specific to the division. 
• Ensuring conflict of interests are interrogated and that documentation is in place to mitigate these risks.
• Applying legal principals fairly to both the company and employees to ensure that we maintain a fair working environment.
• Ensure audit requirements are strictly adhered to – i.e., where required initiate solutions or processes, follow SOP’s, track and monitor, document management.
• Compile and submit all sample evidence where required and maintain clean internal and external audits for HC Business Partner functions.
• Develop action plans post audit to improve as per audit recommendations where required.

Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or equivalent business qualification
• A relevant postgraduate qualification an advantage
• 7–10 years’ experience within a Human Capital Generalist role, focusing on all stages of the employee lifecycle, including employee and industrial relations, employee wellness, learning and development, etc.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a human capital business partner within a complex environment
• At least 3 years’ management experience
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to set clear goals, anticipate challenges, and align team efforts with organizational objectives
• Implementing succession planning, leadership development, and performance management initiatives
• Using HR analytics to inform decisions on hiring, promotions, and workforce planning
• Monitoring KPIs like turnover, time-to-fill, and employee satisfaction
• Makes informed, timely decisions even under pressure, balancing risks and benefits effectively
• Navigates disagreements constructively, mediating disputes and promoting harmony within the team
• Responds to change with resilience and flexibility, guiding the team through transitions smoothly
• Practices confidentiality appropriately
• Good attention to detail
• Skilled in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant labor laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and effective application