Job 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 diversi?ed 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.


PURPOSE OF GRADUATE PROGRAM
The regulatory landscape in South Africa is increasingly complex, and this program will not only contribute to skills development and skills integration but also support scarce and critical skills development in Regulatory Affairs (Intellectual Property & Dossier Management), Quality and Safety & Compliance within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO PROGRAM
• Matric / National Senior Certificate
• Science related tertiary qualification (either a BSC or National Diploma in Science)
• Computer literate and proficient in the Microsoft Office bundle (Word, Excel, PPT, Teams & Outlook)
• South African Citizen
• Must not have participated in a learnership/ internship before
• No criminal record
• Able to travel to the office in Woodmead, from Monday to Friday (8:00 to 17:00)


SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
• Advanced verbal & written communication skills
• Confident with good interpersonal skills
• Able to work in a team environment and independently
• Good at planning, prioritizing, multi-tasking and implementing
• Have a high attention to detail
• Work in a highly regulated environment with a compliance mindset
• Good at decision making, problem solving and executing
• Have a high tolerance to stress
• Driven, determined and results oriented
• Ability to deal with and resolve conflict situations. 


FEEDBACK
Please note that if you have not heard from the Talent Acquisition department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.


INTERNAL APPLICATIONS
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.