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Brand Manager – CNS Woodmead (JHB North)

Reference Number

AP-5397

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

• 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
• Compile and manage advertising budget and spend
• Ability to manage 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

• Matric
• Commercial / Marketing Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 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

KNOWLEDGE

• Applicable industry knowledge
• Therapeutic area knowledge
• Understanding of the market dynamics in the area in which the BU operates
• Ability to effectively operate the 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

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CVs online on or before 01 August 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 informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.

Brand Manager – OTC Colds and Flu Woodmead (JHB North)

Reference Number

AP-5399

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 careers and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source 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

• Strategic Decision Making
• Market analysis and insight
• Develop portfolio/brand strategy for sustainable business growth and profitability
• Successful implementation and monitoring of 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
• Compile and manage advertising budget and spend
• Ability to manage 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 a 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 MOQs
• Accurately assess market potential by preparing product P&Ls to successfully implement new product launches
• Evaluate Congress attendance and participation to maximize ROI
• Innovative way of thinking to secure a competitive advantage
• Solution-oriented
• Provide creative direction for brand/portfolio strategies and manage Agency outcomes
• Pipeline management to secure future portfolio assets
• Sense of urgency in the resolution of customer queries
• Quality assessments of portfolio/ brand strategy implementation through in-field visits

Requirements

EDUCATIONALREQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Commercial / Marketing Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 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

KNOWLEDGE

• Applicable industry knowledge
• Therapeutic area knowledge
• Understanding of the market dynamics in the area in which the BU operates
• Ability to effectively operate the 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

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CVs online on or before 01 August 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 informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.

Research Chemist (Epping)

Reference Number

RCX1

Description

Fine Chemicals Corporation requires the services of a Research Chemist for our Technical Support & Development Department.

Requirements

Overview

• To develop efficient and environmentally acceptable synthetic processes for the manufacturing of new products. 
• To solve problems referred to by the Production and Quality Control Departments.
• To isolate, synthesize, and identify impurities present in the products.

Responsibilities

• To perform chemical experiments (including the use of appropriate analytical techniques) directed towards process troubleshooting and optimization investigations.
• To perform chemical experiments towards laboratory scale API synthetic and process development.
• To compile reports based on completed work.
• Assist in the compilation of project plans, manufacturing protocols, and other technical documents. Skills RequiredBackground/Experience
• Educational requirement of BSc (Hons) Chemistry (with proven, above-average ability in organic chemistry) or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a synthetic chemistry laboratory (organic synthesis experience will be a differentiating advantage). Experience gained during post-grad qualification is applicable. 
• Experience with HPLC, LC-MS, or GC-MS will be a differentiating advantage.
• Must have an analytical mindset.
• Experience with and willingness to adhere to safe laboratory practicesCompetencies/Personal Attributes
• Proven team player.
• Must be organized, hands-on, disciplined, and honest.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to work and perform under pressure.
• Proven ability to learn and develop new skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV’s online on or before the specified date. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups 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.

Commercial Manager – Aspen GLP-1 (JHB North)

Reference Number

AP-5387

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

Drive strategic direction, trade implementation and performance objectives for the Aspen GLP-1 generic brand(s).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic direction development

• Market analysis and gathering insights to arrive at strategic intent
• Anticipate future trends in disease management and the market environment 
• Strategies need to create demand for Brands in portfolio’s by ensuring the necessary support to the sales teams with high levels of energy, motivation, integrity, and urgency to help them achieve sales targets
• Develop succinct portfolio/brand strategies with supporting tactical plans in form of a Brand Plan to drive the strategic intent

Commercial capability

• Propose sales budgets for presentation and alignment in the business. Achievement of approved budgets required
• Ability to manage the 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

Trade plan

• Development and negotiation of Trade plan by customer
• Negotiate, implement, and execute SLA’s and Logistics agreement as agreed upon and accepted by both parties. Ensure monthly services are received as per the SLA and remediated back for Audit.
• Compliance management

Tactical implementation and monitoring

• Collaborate and communicate monthly and weekly performance updates to BUH, RSM and sales reps. Participate in RSM regional meeting. Strategize and plan regional commercial initiative.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Commercial / Marketing Bachelor’s degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2- 3 years’ Commercial Management experience within Sales, Marketing, or Key Accounts, in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Relevant therapeutic area knowledge is a definite advantage.
• The suitable candidate for the position should have expertise and a proven track record in customer relationship management.
• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance and regulatory policies is required.

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Enthusiasm, passion, and high energy are key requisites
• Commercial acumen
• Analytical skills
• Project management abilities
• Networking ability (to develop and maintain KOL relationships included)
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Self-starter and self-motivated, with a sense of urgency
• Prioritizing and planning
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude for continuous learning and coaching
• Influential and impactful presentation skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

The applicant must be proficient in the various applications within the Microsoft Office bundle, with an advanced level of competency in MS Excel.

The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license 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 CVs online on or before 24 July 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 informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.

Assistant Company Secretary (Durban North)

Reference Number

Company_Secretary_Administrator

Description

JOB PURPOSE

To take responsibility for and ensure efficient and effective secretarial and administrative support to the Deputy Company Secretary, Governance and Communications teams for maximum output in the delivery of quality business aligned services by the Company Secretariat and Governance Team, including facilitating and acting as an intermediary between the Company Secretariat / Governance Team and internal / external stakeholders including non-executive directors on all administrative and logistical matters. To undertake substantive company secretarial work including preparation of first drafts for the Deputy Company, documenting and taking responsibility for workflow of company secretarial matters generally through the electronic file management system (“FMS”). To take responsibility for and manage allocated matters from inception to resolution under supervision from the Deputy Company Secretary. Preparing and managing efficient and accurate reporting.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Attend to various administrative duties as required, including processing of expense claims, stationery orders (board-specific and general), filing, etc.
• Assist the Deputy Company Secretary with secretarial and compliance-related duties including but not limited to statutory filing, maintenance of statutory records (electronic and hard copy), statutory/ secretarial queries, copy document requests, etc.
• Assist the Company Secretary and Deputy Company Secretary with administration requirements for the integrated reporting process, including maintaining the distribution database/ contact list and the distribution of reports.
• Efficient co-ordination of meeting rooms and MS Teams requirements for departmental meetings (internal and external), whilst maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Attend to the printing, binding and distribution of Aspen Board and Committee packs.
• Coordinate the requirements for all Board and Committee meetings, as well as arranging lunches, MS Teams meetings, etc.
• Collaborating with the Holdings Travel Desk to arrange travel (local and international) for non-executive directors.
• Processing of requisitions and purchase orders for all invoices for the Company Secretariat team and checking actual expenditure to budget.
• Ensure an efficient system is in place to record and track the process of requisitions (generate, submit for signature, ensure returned with signature and submit for payment).
• Handle all supplier/service provider queries and respond timeously, under the guidance of the Deputy Company Secretary.
• Attend to/ redirect company secretarial and communications queries appropriately, as and when necessary.
• Attend to any other team-related administrative tasks for the Company Secretariat as requested by the Company Secretary from time to time.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• Matric / Grade 12 and recognized professional paralegal qualification, or university degree or sound progress towards a university degree, which is preferable

CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS:

• National diploma Chartered Institute of Secretaries (CIS I / CIS II) or equivalent qualification an advantage

OVERALL EXPERIENCE:

• 3 to 5 years’ Legal Secretarial; Administrative and Coordination experience

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Verbal and written proficiency in English
• Effective administrative, project management and organisational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks with accuracy
• Ability to communicate with senior level executives / directors (local & international)
• Diligent (or equivalent) platform administrator skills
• Essential to have expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced MS Word including document security & protection, etc.; digital signatures, advanced Excel such as formatting, headings, filters, linking between sheets and workbooks, conversions, etc.; and advanced PowerPoint
• Electronic database establishment and management
• Ability to decide, action and assess priorities within area of responsibility, and when to execute Methodical implementation skills
• Co-ordination / monitoring of deliverables and trackers
• High attention to detail
• High levels of initiative and accountability
• Stakeholder focus and Outcomes-based
• Self-motivated
• Actions items allocated to completion
• High level of integrity, ethical values and confidentiality

ASPEN COMPETENCIES

Business:

• Performance driven: able to operate with a high level of energy, whilst remaining focused on the required outcomes. A ‘can do attitude’
• Makes good decisions: solutions orientated, innovative, agile and proactive
• Accountability and Ownership: accepts responsibility, own decisions and achieve results despite adverse conditions

People:

• Communicates effectively: clear and transparent communication leads to clear understanding

Self: 

• Takes action with integrity: Aspen employees must internalise the principles of the Aspen Code of Conduct and demonstrate integrity, fairness, accountability, respect, transparency and sincerity
• Continuously grows and develops: staying competitive means continually increasing knowledge, skills and capabilities

Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in line with Aspen’s Transformation Agenda.

Internal Applicants must inform their direct line managers of their application. Applications must be completed using an Aspen email address.

If you have not heard from the HC department within 30 days of this advert closing, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Legal Counsel – Corporate Drafting, Acquisitions (Durban North)

Reference Number

Group Legal Counsel: M and A

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

Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in line with Aspen’s Transformation Agenda.

Internal Applicants must inform their direct line managers of their application. Applications must be completed using an Aspen email address.

If you have not heard from the HC department within 30 days of this advert closing, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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