Job Ref #: AP-5357
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

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 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

To manage, lead and develop Public Healthcare for Aspen in South Africa 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL 

• Manage and control budgets:
• Public Healthcare ± R1 billion 

COMMERCIAL 

STRATEGIC AND BUSINESS PLANS

• Determine strategy within the framework of the company to ensure growth and development
• Compiling of Annual Business Plans to ensure the implementation / control / achievement of these
• Ensure communication and understanding of Business Plan throughout the division
• Ensure optimal operational and strategic alignment with manufacturing sites 

FINANCIALS

• Achievement of Sales / Growth vs Budget
• Gross margin and operating income
• Control of expenses within Budget
• Forecasting, close co-operation and communication with Supply Chain
• Ensure Stock Level policy and controls in place
• Collection / compilation / maintenance of a market database for the responsible markets
• Compilation of Product Target Costs for future action to communicate with all
• To constantly work towards a balance between Turnover / Margin and Volumes for factory recoveries
• Strategy and pricing of Tenders 

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Market / Product needs should be researched / analysed, communicated / motivated / activated and mentored
• Develop and responsible for information sharing programs 

COMPANY IMAGE

External

• Responsible to broaden and strengthen the value and role of the company / product as a preferred customer and product.
• Improve the perception of the department within the division, the people and the corporate image.

Internal

• Promote / develop company / division strategies and values
• Develop the image / perception of division and people 

CORPORATE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

• Projects – initiate and launch programs
• To interact with opinion leaders / competitors and organizers
• To lead and influence Health Care initiatives at all levels 

STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

• Have professional body interaction
• Political contact
• Competitor contact 

STRATEGIC PROJECTS

• To project plan for strategic projects
• Costs
• Obtain / communicate approval for plans 

HR

• Have performance management systems / contracts and company requirements in place and ensure they are operational
• People development program in place
• Succession plan in place
• Competency / Oblique Personnel Development Training
• CSI targets are compiled and met 

LEARNING AND GROWTH 

Provide ongoing assessment and feedback of development.

• Learning achievements are acknowledged to improve staff performance and motivation.
• Team effectiveness is facilitated and assessed against standards and contingencies applied when required.
• On the job assessment and feedback occur timeously. 

Resolve IR issues

• Performance issues are accurately identified and action is instituted.
• Potential conflict is resolved according to IR procedures.
• Disciplinary action is taken according to the IR policy – in cases of extreme poor performance and inappropriate behaviour by staff. 

Identify development / training needs of self and team. 

• Staff performance is monitored against standards and regular feedback is provided.
• Individual goals are developed and aligned to team goals and roles are clearly defined as per role profile.
• Performance discussions are held regularly to identify learning requirements.  

Job Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Post graduate Commerce or related degree 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5 - 10 years’ experience within the public sectors
• 5 - 10 years’ experience managing a business unit
• Knowledge and experience in aspects of : Finance, Legal
• Exposure and knowledge of local and international Tender process
• International exposure
• Regulatory exposure
• Networking at all Government levels related to Health i.e. Tender Board / State Treasury / Medical Control Board /Department of Health / Trade and Industries
• Knowledge of Business
• Knowledge of processes
• Recruitment and selection
• Policy and procedure
• Finance knowledge
• System knowledge
• Product knowledge
• Industry knowledge
• Legal Knowledge
• Tender knowledge
• Career pathing 

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

The applicant must be proficient in the various applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) within the Microsoft Office bundle.

 

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 CV’s online on or before 06 June 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.