Aspen Vacancies

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QS Pharmacist (East London)

 2024/12/13

Reference Number

QSPharm*120122024

Description

Overview

• Performs product recipe functions (BOM, routing, master data management, master batch record creation, validation and change management) in MES
• Coordinates and supports administrative functions within QSResponsibilitiesQS 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
• Conceptualise, 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
• Store and manage retention samples as per guidelines.
• Conduct root cause analysis and risk assessments and report
• Participate in QMS monthly and annual reviews
• Conduct and report on statutory external (regulatory) auditsPlanning 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

• BPharm Degree with 4-6 years’ pharmaceutical manufacturing 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

Operational Excellence Team Leader (Port Elizabeth)

 2024/12/12

Reference Number

OETLOSD2024RE

Description

Job purpose

• Oversee operational excellence (OE) activities, developing lean manufacturing and site loss elimination processes, in partnership with line managers and Industrial Engineering and Technical Training team members.
• Support the development of a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture.
• Perform the role of the custodian of standards across the site

Responsibilities

Planning, section management and reporting

• Provide input into section’s operational planning, prioritization of objectives, interpretation and execution of policies and procedures.
• Provide input into and manages budgets and resource requirements.
• Define section strategy, goals, actions required and timelines.
• Provide section staff with day-to-day direction and tasks.
• Ensure that section activities are documented/ captured and filed.
• Develop and track organizational goals/objectives and performance.
• Report on section progress against plans and KPIs. 

Operational excellence leadership

• Develop operational excellence strategy and cascades into specific business objectives and targets for the various departments.
• Identify key themes required to achieve business objectives.
• Own and improve OE standards, including root cause problem solving formats and SMED, OEE improvement, yield improvement approaches and formats.
• Ensure communication and dissemination of OE information to internal stakeholders.

Objectives and priorities

• Establish objectives and priorities for pillar leaders at sites.
• Focus on maintaining and improving integrity of production and QS through machines, equipment, employees and supporting processes using autonomous and progressive maintenance, work process improvement, leadership, and organization.
• Adopt KPIs; sets standards and targets to assess overall equipment effectiveness, yield, OTIF and NPS.

Site loss elimination process leadership

• Identify themes for site loss elimination, aligned with business objectives and targets.
• Establish and drive loss identification and elimination processes.
• Assist departments identify initiatives and create high level implementation plans; oversee related project management.

Organization coaching and lean improvement

• Perform process confirmation on the floor, monitoring and auditing standard processes (performance management, SMED)
• Assess the need for, develop and lead or initiate Lean workshops and certification programs.
• Lead major lean improvement projects.

Requirements

Skills Required

Background/experience

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in continuous improvement within pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Minimum 3 years leading Team or in a management role
• National Diploma in Engineering
• Formal Business Management or Project Management qualification will be an advantage.

Specific job skills

• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Competencies

• Meeting Deadlines
• Finalizing Outputs
• Making Decisions
• Customer Awareness
• Interrogating Information

Brand Manager – CNS & Dermatology (Woodmead) (JHB North)

 2024/12/12

Reference Number

AP-5123

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversified by geography, product and manufacturing capability.

Aspen is a dynamic organisation built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role: 

• Strategic Decision making
• Market analysis and insight
• Develop portfolio/brand strategy for sustainable business growth and profitability
• Successful implementation and monitor the roll out of the above with the required measurements in place for successful outcomes
• Anticipate future trends in disease management and the market environment
• Commercial capability
• Ability to set sales budgets and manage
• Ability to manage Advertising and Promotion budgets and ROI impact
• Compile and manage advertising budget and spend
• 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
• Ability to interpret and implement insights drawn from a variety of internal and external data sources as result of the required interactions
• Forecasting accuracy and stock management which entails minimizing write-off costs and returns, monitoring and managing wholesalers’ stock holding and backorders
• Maintaining portfolio profitability through pricing strategies, profit margins and batch MOQ’s
• Accurately assess market potential by preparing product P&L’s to successfully implement new product launches
• Evaluate Congress attendance and participation to maximize ROI
• Innovative way of thinking to secure a competitive advantage
• Solution orientated
• Provide creative direction for brand/ portfolios strategies and manage Agency outcomes
• Pipeline management to secure future portfolio assets
• Sense of urgency in resolution of customer queries
• Quality assessments of portfolio/ brand strategy implementation through in field visits

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Post matric Marketing/Health Science qualification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Financial literacy
• Ability to work on Qlikview models is advantageous
• 2 years Pharmaceutical /Marketing industry experience
• 2-3 years brand management
• Applicable industry knowledge

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

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

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word 

The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel as per the expectations of the role.

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV’s online on or before 10 January 2025 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 for this specific role.

Business Information & Data Analytics Manager (JHB North)

 2024/12/12

Reference Number

AP-5121

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversified by geography, product and manufacturing capability.

Aspen is a dynamic organisation built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE     

The Business Information and Data Analytics Manager is responsible for delivering analytics and reporting solutions throughout the Pharma division and in playing a pivotal part in driving business decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Performance Areas

• Partner with all business areas in order to understand and deliver performance insights and key analytics solutions.
• Support business KPI’s by identifying data needs and delivering value cases and in turning data to business value.
• Business lead on the acquisition, management and deployment of information for sales and marketing.
• Build automated, scalable and thoroughly documented reporting solutions.
• Ensure the work delivered is accurate, of high quality, and delivered on time.
• Directs and oversees technical teams in the translation of business requirements and functional specifications into logical program designs.
• Support cross-functional teams such as SFE, sales, marketing and finance, on day-to-day execution of projects.
• Coordinate cross-divisional operations analyses by providing common methodology, definitions and standard analytic approaches.
• Work closely with IT to provide appropriate data and tools for the analytics team to be successful.
• Nurture and promote the adherence to BI governance standards within the organization.
• Duties include communication, outreach and training to various stakeholders throughout the business, as well as management of outside services (e.g., vendors).
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding business intelligence in terms of methodology and technology.
• Explore and propose new tools, methodology and practices enabling standardisation of procedures and their related reports for the various sales divisions.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Informatics, Information Technology or any other related degree
• Preferred: Postgraduate in Computer Science, Data Informatics, Information Technology or related

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years’ experience in a BI Development/Design Role
• 8+ years in data analytics/data management experience required.
• 10+ years’ experience in a leadership role
• 5+ years’ experience in BI/Data/Analytics
• Knowledge of the Pharmaceuticals Value Chain and preferably FMCG Experience
• Data Warehouse design and Implementation
• Data processing and process modelling
• Implementation of Data Governance Frameworks
• Experience with SQL and other data related technology
• Experience with Azure Cloud
• Experience in managing teams and partners
• Experience in Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences Industry
• Experience delivering multiple projects with diverse stakeholders and senior leaders

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Have a complete and thorough understanding of the scope of the business.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with diverse groups including business associates, technical associates and leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal, team-building and communication skills.
• Have the ability to understand all aspects of the business and work in partnership with other departments to achieve the company goals.
• Experience leading or managing teams.
• Ability to work cohesively with the Information Technology department counterparts.
• Process skills that allow optimal liaison with key internal customers across business units.
• Able to communicate positive and negative information when required.
• Superior critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Expert in Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, SQL, Power BI or other interactive Dashboard tools 

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV’s online on or before 10 January 2025. 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 for this specific role 

Medical Information and Compliance Officer – SOUTH AFRICA WOODMEAD (JHB North)

 2024/12/12

Reference Number

AP-5125

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversified by geography, product and manufacturing capability.

Aspen is a dynamic organisation built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established officesin over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.

OBJECTIVES OF ROLE

To support the SA Commercial Business to realise the commercial strategy and to achieve the annual targeted growth and revenue through successful new product introductions and maintenance of current product portfolio in the South Africa and Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, by ensuring successful Marketing Authorisation and variation approval from the SAHPRA and Regulatory Authorities of the SADC member states within the committed timeframe. 

To ensure Aspen Pharmacare’s SA product portfolio complies with the related Acts and guidelines to support and maintain registration in South Africa.  To ensure growth and sustainability of Aspen Pharmacare’s SA product portfolio within the legislative framework of the country and in compliance with the company strategy. 

The role undertakes responsibility for compliance with the Regulatory Medical Information and Compliance requirements for the New Product Launch Pipeline and the existing product portfolio in the region, through the successful completion of assigned activities according to the South African and SADC Regulatory plan.

To perform Medical Information and compliance monitoring activities for Aspen in accordance with procedural documents and relevant governing group policies. 

To meet the needs of healthcare providers through collaboration with internal customers to ensure delivery of accurate and scientifically balanced medical information and to respond to unsolicited inquiries from regulatory authorities,  including clients and managed healthcare organisations in a manner that will help them make a decision regarding therapy for a patient or product selection. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

MEDICAL INFORMATION (MI)

• Managing the dedicated medical information inbox and MAfax inbox.
• Performing a daily check on the dedicated medical information inbox and MAfax inbox to ensure that all adverse events (AEs), product quality complaints (PQCs) and potential counterfeit medicines are reported to the relevant department function within 24 hours of receipt.
• Responding to labelled medical information enquiries received for internal or external sources.
• Responding to off-label medical information enquiries received from external sources from approved standard responses (SRs) and oversight from medical information and compliance pharmacist.
• Monthly reporting of agreed MI compliance requirements and metrics.
• Maintaining the MI logging system.
• Ensuring adequate connection, coverage and performance of routine testing of the MI/PV telephony system as per Aspen procedures.
• Managing the MI hardcopy source documentation (as relevant).
• Providing PV/QA support to data management in reconciliation of AEs and PQCs. This includes follow-up of any enquiries/issues raised as a result of a PV/QA reconciliation.
• Ensuring that reconciliations as specified in the Safety Data Exchange Agreements (SDEAs) are performed timely and documented as per Aspen Pharmacare procedures.
• Ensuring compliance to Key Performance Indicators response timelines.
• Ensuring that a professional attitude is displayed when responding to a customer’s needs.
• Ensuring that internal and external customers are updated, under supervision, as to the progress of their enquiries.
• Liaising with internal customers e.g. commercial, manufacturing sites, quality related departments, public health, exports, Aspen Communication Centre to ensure information is obtained to respond to MI requests.
• Managing and tracking product specific programmes e.g. Section 21 patient access.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY SUBMISSIONS (INCLUDING SECTION 21/36)

• Ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the competent health authority’s requirements, Regulations and Guidelines.
• Supporting the creation of Professional Information (PI) and Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) for new IP.
• Supporting the creation of company core data sheets.
• Supporting the on-time responses to clinical evaluation recommendations.
• Accurate compilation and filing of the electronic submission documentation.
• Accurate completion of all tasks pertaining to submissions as specified in the relevant procedural documents.
• Identifying process enhancements.

IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN (RMP) MATERIAL

• Supporting the creation, maintenance and roll-out of RMP material to market.
• Supporting the training of the relevant sales force team and filing of training records.
• Supporting the implementation of tracking tools and reporting to SAHPRA.

MAINTENANCE OF THE ASPEN PORTAL AND SAHPRA PI/PIL REPOSITORY  

• Ensuring that the current PIs and PILs for Aspen and contractual partners’ products are accessible on the SA Regulatory Portal.
• Ensuring that the current PIs/PILs for Aspen are provided to SAHPRA for uploading to the SAHPRA PI/PIL Repository (or other relevant platform/s).
• Ensuring that Dear Healthcare Professional Letters (DHPLs), recall letters, updated medical critical lists and training material are uploaded to the SA Regulatory Portal on receipt.
• Ensuring that notifications are sent to the relevant internal business contacts when new/updated documents are uploaded to the Aspen Portal for regulatory documents.
• Performing an annual check/clean-up of the SA Regulatory Portal to ensure the correctness of the files present in the SA Regulatory Portal and SAHPRA PI/PIL Repository (or other relevant platform/s).
• Maintaining tracking tools to ensure on time reporting.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Providing assistance with any specific projects and operational support for the Medical Information and Compliance team.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

• Maintaining procedural documents for the Medical information and Compliance function as specified in the individual KPAs (as per identified subject matter expert).
• Ensuring accurate and ‘real-time’ filing of training records.
• Ensuring ‘real-time’ maintenance of TrackWise/QAlign records.
• Ensuring that relevant documentation requested by auditors is provided in a timely manner during internal and external audits.
• Archiving and storage of documents as specified in the relevant company procedural documents.
• Ensuring that the annual Business Continuity Plan (BCP) checks are performed for sign off by the Medical Information and Compliance Lead.
• Ensuring that the commercial team members are trained on those RA:SQC procedures where there are shared responsibilities.

FINANCIAL

• Effective utilisation of resources to keep processes cost effective.
• Adherence to Regulatory Affairs budget and forecasts.

GENERAL

• Ensuring systems and procedures are in place in accordance with the RA QMS and that these are maintained according to the relevant SOPs.
• Adherence to agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Support the continuous development and improvement of the Medical Information and Compliance function while upholding Aspen core values.
• Ensuring relevant records are maintained as soft copies and hard copies, as per Pharmacare filing structure/instructions.
• Adherence to Company Health & Safety procedures.
• Participation in training programmes.
• Any other duties as assigned by Manager. 

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant or Post Graduate degree in science

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years plus in a retail/hospital/pharmaceutical/healthcare environment
• Working with and according to contracts and/or tenders.
• Regulatory Authority requirements/legislation
• Understanding requirements of medical information and information management
• Terminology – understanding the jargon
• Understanding business processes
• Product knowledge
• Industry knowledge
• Dossiers and requirements 

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Business process analysis
• Report writing
• Information gathering and monitoring
• Projects (advantage)
• Positive ‘can – do attitude’
• Work autonomously and have good problem-solving skills
• Able to cope with evolving deadlines effectively with regular feedback and updates
• Honest and trustworthy
• Respectful and highly personable
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Flexibility and confidentiality
• Positive and pro-active approach to business tasks
• Enthusiasm and drive to take ownership and drive process initiatives
• Integrity, good work ethic and ability to meet deadlines 

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Advanced computer experience (Application Software Packages, Data Capturing, MS Office (all programs)

Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and suitably qualified job applicants are invited to submit their CV online on or before 10 January 2025. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in accordance with laws governing employment equity, where such laws are applicable to the Aspen entity that will employ the successful candidate. If you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application. 

Inventory & Systems Coordinator – Aspen Central Warehouse – Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

 2024/12/11

Reference Number

AP-5118

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversified by geography, product and manufacturing capability. 

Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

Responsible for Inventory Management and System related queries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage warehouse enquiries that are inventory related.
• Provide a flexible, reliable, and efficient inventory and system support with fast turnaround time and timeous communication.
• Systematically reduce the handling of products to minimize damage and losses.
• Investigate and report on cycle count variances and possible root causes.
• Propose and manage inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Assist in the planning and management of full stock counts (mid-year and financial year-end).
• Manage and coordinate stock ageing reports to submit to the Sales and QA team.
• Track and Trend daily stock accuracy between EWM and ERP
• Resolve any discrepancies between physical stock and systematic stock.
• Drive adherence to all housekeeping and warehouse KPI’s.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations (GMP/GWP standards).
• Track and Trend daily Sales order line accuracy between EWM and ERP

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric / Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum requirement is a National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or a National Diploma Industrial Engineering or Logistics (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred) 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a Warehouse, in a supply chain capacity or clerical role
• Must have knowledge and experience of Pharmaceutical, Food and or FMCG manufacturing processes and operations.
• An advantage would be to have a sound knowledge of relevant quality working standards & safe working procedures as well as the requirements of the Health and Safety legislation (OHS Act and in accordance with your specific SHE appointment), including GWP and / or cGMP, GDP, and safe work practices.
• Experience and knowledge of Inventory Management and their systems is essential.
• Must have experience working in SAP and working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS).

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Meeting Deadlines
• Planning and organizing
• Flexible and Adaptive to Change
• Operations Analysis
• Collaborative Approach
• Problem-solving
• Time Management
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong numeracy skills
• Planning and Organizing

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel).

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

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV’s online on or before 10 January 2025. 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 for this specific role.

SHE Compliance Officer – ACW Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

 2024/12/11

Reference Number

AP-5124

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversified by geography, product and manufacturing capability.

Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

Develop, Implement & Maintain the Aspen Pharmacare SHE Management System.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Measuring & monitoring, Risk assessments, Incident investigations, Internal auditing, Emergency Response & Operational Controls

• Collate data for sustainability reporting.
• Co-ordinate hygiene surveys, as well as environmental monitoring (effluent & storm water), sign off survey reports and co-ordinate corrective and preventative actions.
• Calibrate and use hygiene meters for preliminary measurements.
• Coordinate and review issue based, and site risk assessments and co-ordinate corrective and preventative actions identified.
• Conduct pre-commissioning inspections and provide input into projects.
• Initiate, support and document the incident investigations and co-ordinate corrective and preventative actions.
• Co-ordinate, conduct and track Internal SHE System audits and co-ordinate corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure emergency procedures, contingency plans and recovery plans are updated and implemented as directed.
• Plan, conduct and co-ordinate emergency response drills and co-ordinate corrective and preventative actions.
• Co-ordinate and review operational controls as per ISO standard, give support to transportation of dangerous goods and waste management.

Policies, principles, Group SHE Standards & legal requirements

• Create, edit and review SHE procedures, work instructions and standard forms in conjunction with interested and affected parties.
• Maintain legal appointments.
• Co-ordinate and implement Group SHE Standards and programs.

Safety & SHE performance

• Conduct trend analysis for SHE performance indicators.
• Co-ordinate and document SHE Objectives/ CI initiatives for the site.
• Conduct standard training, as required.

Asset/ Resource coordination

• Provide input into required changes in resources to enable achievement of own objectives; determine and request resource needs of own area of work.
• Monitor the use of assets and resources within own area of responsibility.

Reporting & record keeping

• Provide information for the completion of reports.
• Complete and consolidate standard documents.
• Maintain and update records, systems and portals as required.
• Provide a monthly SHE management report to the Head of warehousing and distribution.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric / Grade 12 Certificate
• Trade Tested Artisan Electrician / Mechanical / National Diploma in SHE or related qualification
• Risk Management Certificate would be an advantage
• In-depth OSH Act Certificate would be an advantage

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 to 4 years of experience in a similar position (SHE Officer) is mandatory
• Integrated Management System Internal Auditor is required
• Experience within a pharmaceutical facility would be an advantage
• Contractor Management experience is needed
• Experience in Incident investigation is required
• Internal/ Lead Auditing experience is required
• Experience in Legal compliance is required

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Planning and organizing
• Collaborative Approach
• Problem-solving
• Time Management
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Managing Performance
• Following Procedures
• Customer Awareness 

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel).

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

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV’s online on or before 10 January 2024. 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 for this specific role.

Marketing Graduate – Consumer Health (JHB North)

 2024/12/10

Reference Number

AP-5119

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversified by geography, product and manufacturing capability.

Aspen is a dynamic organisation built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established officesin over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.

Are you looking for a career opportunity with an organisation whose values you can live by? ​​​​​​​

INTEGRITY, INNOVATION, TEAMWORK, COMMITMENT and EXCELLENCE.

Join South Africa’s global specialty and branded multinational pharmaceutical company with a presence in both emerging and developed markets and say it was you who joined Aspen.

Begin your 12-month graduate programme with Aspen and its extensive basket of products that provide treatment for a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions experienced through all stages of life. Our 12-month graduate programme is premeditated to develop young talent, striving for professional and personal growth.

You will attain working knowledge of Aspen as a business and you will learn how to deliver on high business demands, enduring pro-active and results-driven traits within a diverse workforce and high-performance culture, in sustaining profitable portfolios through brand management exposure, strategy development, innovation and flawless execution.

This opportunity is intended to provide you with a compact foundation to further develop and succeed in your career, throughout the graduate programme you will be offered guidance and mentorship, followed by quarterly evaluations.

Requirements

To be eligible for this opportunity:

• Applicants must have completed Grade12
• Applicants must have graduated with a Degree in Commerce; Science and/or Marketing
• Have energy and passion for working with people.
• An energetic, self-starter who will be able to deal with multifaceted situations, committed to excellence and has a keen willingness to learn.

How to apply:

Go to https://aspen.mcidirecthire.com/SouthAfrica/External/CurrentOpportunities and follow the instructions to complete the online application by 10 January 2025

You will also find updates on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspen-pharmacare-global/ 

Ensure you upload your motivation letter with your CV, Matric Certificate, ID Copy and academic transcripts.

Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and suitably qualified job applicants are invited to submit their CV online on or before the10 January 2025. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in accordance with laws governing employment equity, where such laws are applicable to the Aspen entity that will employ the successful candidate.

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV’s online on or before 10 January 2025. 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 for this specific role.

Microbiologist (East London)

 2024/11/27

Reference Number

Microbio*104122024

Description

Overview

• Perform microbiological tests on raw materials, water, cleaning and environmental samples, in-process and final products to ensure quality and compliance
• Review compliance of documentation according to pharmaceutical standards

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

Microbiologist 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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