Key outputs:

• Accounts Administration (debtors and creditors)
• Credit Control Communication
• Debt Collection
• General Office Management

Experience required:

• Matric
• Bookkeepers Certificate (Advantage)
• 1 - 2 years experience in a similar role
• Previous accounts management essential
• Previous Experience in a Customer focused service environment will be advantageous.
• Computer proficiency 
• Knowledge of good accounting practise in SA
• General Office Administration experience required

Attributes:

• Friendly, efficient, presentable demeanor 
• Positive attitude
• Excellent time management skills
• Self-driven, self-motivated and pro-active
• Excellent documentation skills
• Strong work ethic with patient driven focus

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Qualifications:

Degree in Sales & Marketing, Finance or Agriculture, or an equivalent qualification with vast-experience with a proven track record.

Experience:
• At least 5 - 7 years’ relevant experience
• Experience and understanding of a manufacturing and/or agricultural industry.

Duties:
• Together with executive management, the Sales Manager should strategically plan and identify new target markets, together with a focus on the existing client base, in order to create and expand sales opportunities in these markets.
• Develop a strategic plan that aids strategic sales into better producing markets and simultaneously increase market awareness of the brand and hence sales to our clients.
• Develop relationships with key market players.
• Work closely with his/her team to develop and implement a strategic growth plan and growth opportunities.
• Accurately forecast annual, quarterly and monthly revenue streams.
• Develop specific plans to ensure revenue growth in all company products.
• Coordinate proper company resources to ensure efficient and stable sales results.
• Interpret short- and long-term effects on sales strategies in operating profit.
• Prepare reports and market statics.
• Develop and maintain customer relations – internal and external.
• Ensuring effective cross function with other departments.
• Work closely with other site management, to meet customer needs.

Skills:
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Superior negotiating skills
• Good leadership skills
• Good networking skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good conflict management skills
• Good customer orientation and focus
• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft applications
• Excellent planning, financial, and analytical skills; proven ability to apply these skills with good business insight to complex situations with competing priorities.
• Strong people management skills, underpinned with experience.

Competencies:
• Passion for new business development
• Results Driven
• A passion for innovation
• Appetite to challenge status quo
• Highly motivated
• Methodical in approach to marketing
• Cross-cultural awareness
• Business and financial acumen

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieving the annual Regional Sales Budget and managing a territory expense budget.
• Tailor make customer strategies for each customer need in order to obtain mutual benefit and growth.
• Arrange customer focused functions.
• Participating in customer expos.
• Activate branded functions e.g. CPD functions in conjunction with Key Account Management team.
• Daily customer recon and reporting.
• Call rate coverage and frequency to ensure good territory management.
• Maintain acceptable levels of market related and product knowledge, to ensure effective individual performance and training of customers.
• To implement a territory business plan to accomplish objectives in line with the Sales and Marketing strategy.
• To ensure the completion of all assigned Company training within the specified timelines ;
• Forwarding of all received Product Quality Complaints, Adverse Events and Medical inquiries to the relevant person in Quality Assurance/ Pharmacovigilance/ Medical Affairs

Requirements:

• Completed Tertiary Diploma or Degree in a related discipline
• Having attended formal selling skills programmes or any other trade related certification or qualification
• Minimum of 24 months Pharma industry experience
• Achievement of Rep of the Month / Quarter / Year status
• Established and existing relationships in the territory, and with key stakeholders

Competencies:

• Effective Verbal and Written Communication
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Embodies the companies Values & Behaviours in all internal and external interactions
• Advanced Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Literacy – MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent Selling Skills

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Job Purpose:
The Accounting & Tax Associate for South Africa will be responsible for accounting, financial reporting, controls and compliance related to the Animal Health business.  The role will include collaborating with the affiliate finance team, the regional/corporate accounting team, as well as personnel from consulting firms providing outsourced financial reporting and tax services. The Accounting & Tax Associate will assume the stewardship of key accounting processes (O2C, S2P, R2R) for the acquired business, acting as the point of contact for the business process outsourcer, performing monthly closing entries, supporting outside statutory and tax service providers, preparing and supporting internal and external audits, as well as working capital management. These responsibilities will be performed in close alignment with the SASSA CFO and the Accounting & Tax Manager.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

Accounting & General:

• Provide local stewardship for accounting and tax processes to be implemented, based on policies and processes
• Provide accounting guidance to the local business partners (from the FP&A and controlling teams) on the treatment of transactions that arise during the period
• Prepare necessary monthly closing entries by working closely with the business partners to determine what, if any, activities occurred during the month that require manual journal entries
• Work with the business process outsource team (responsible for the transaction accounting for O2C, P2P, product costing and R2R) to answer questions, elevate issues, etc.
• Execute all local legal entity transformation activities as directed by Corporate Tax team and by the third party Tax Partner.
• Evolve into the local SuperUser (key user) for key accounting processes impacting financial reporting including but not limited to O2C, S2P and R2R for the acquired business
• Act as key subject matter expert on Local GAAP policy/procedures interpretation.
• Participate in any data migration and/or management activities, related to financial accounting processes, in preparation for the integration of IT systems at the time of full IT integration

Controls:

• Demonstrate a strong compliance oriented mindset & help to build a strong compliance culture.
• Awareness of all applicable financial/taxation standards, process documentation & training materials to ensure compliant execution of daily operations.
• Ensure ownership for all applicable financial reporting and operational controls as well as broader oversight for all controls that influence the financial statements.

Tax:

• Responsible for local tax compliance activities and management of associated of payments as coordinated with corporate tax and with third party tax providers
• Support the provision of information to third party providers to assist in the preparation and filing of withholding tax and customs reporting

Treasury:

• Conduct review and approval of cash flow forecasts
• Review and validate monthly FX forecast
• Support the development of working capital reporting and assist the business in establishing its working capital management rhythm

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree (or similar) in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent work experience
• 5 years’ experience

Additional Skills / Preferences:

• Chartered accountant, CPA or equivalent preferred
• Accounting and tax experience in Multinational Companies
• Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS

Competencies:     

• Proven analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
• Proven compliance orientation based on prior operational business roles
• Ability to work in local/regional/global team environment and communicate effectively with both internal business partners of all levels & disciplines as well as external stakeholders such as auditors and tax authorities

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and grow business for the responsible brands in all Therapeutic Clusters within the Pharma division and also to build relationship with wholesalers, short liners, doctors and pharmacies in line with the company objectives.
• Align Division’s activities in order to achieve Company’s strategic goals.
• Ensure attainment of quantitative criteria e.g. divisional budgets and sales budgets etc.
• Propose and develop methods of improving customer service on a continuous basis.
• Monitor and follow up on all customer queries and ensure that they are resolved in the shortest possible time frame within policy framework.
• Effective use of and distribution of various data to achieve set targets within agreed deadlines.
• Manage the relationship with Key Accounts/Brand Managers and all internal partners.
• Leading, guiding and developing sales reps in order to attain company sales budgets.
• Customer relationship building, business reviews and Commercial initiative management.
• Grow market share and action budgets for market share.
• Organize and arrange functions and promotions for all customers.
• Implement, monitor and review marketing strategies.
• Effective management of sales reps through defining sales and marketing strategy into team goals.
• Effectively implement marketing strategies in the region you are responsible for, by ensuring the implementation of tactical plans for all team members.
• Hold performance discussions on a regular basis in order to identify learning requirements.
• Take disciplinary action in line with IR policy in cases of poor performance and inappropriate behavior by staff.

Education & Experience

• Matric
• Sales/Marketing qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years sales experience obtained from pharmaceutical and / or related markets.
• Minimum 2-3 years line management experience
• Minimum 5 years generic pharmaceutical experience
• Must have a proven track record of coaching and leading team/s.
• Must be proficient in MS Office.
• Valid code 8 license and own transport

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of business
• Financial acumen
• Strong commercial acumen
• Territory management
• Product knowledge
• Pharmaceutical industry knowledge
• Knowledge of processes
• Recruitment and selection
• Policies and procedures
• Time management

Attributes:
Initiative, accuracy, confidentiality, customer focused, interpersonal sensitivity, logical thinking, information seeking, enquiring mind, self-development orientation, cultural sensitivity, vision, integrity, planning and
organizing, analytical, decision making, commercial astuteness, ability to handle pressure, negotiation skills, persuasive, ability to delegate, flexible and strategic thinker.


Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Job Purpose:
Manage a Portfolio of Products, providing Regulatory strategy and support cross-functionally to achieve defined outputs on product development, commercialization and maintenance lifecycle. To ensure legal compliance with the relevant Medicine Regulatory Authorities (Country Specific where applicable), including the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). Ensure compliant and timeous processing of regulatory submissions and commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage work streams for- and report on the assigned portfolio
• Co-ordination, endorsement and submission of new product applications in South Africa and other applicable territories
• Co-ordination, endorsement and submission of amendments for currently marketed products
• Manage work streams for successful implementation of RA changes into market
• Internal training
• Assisting with internal product queries from relevant departments
• Assisting with external product queries from SAHPRA and third-party stakeholders
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with Regulatory Authorities, internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy/Diploma in Pharmacy and Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs, preferably in human medicines
• Demonstrable experience across the product development, commercialization and maintenance lifecycle
• Project management capabilities

Competencies:

• Experience in use of CTD software builder and compilation of eCTD application
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of the Regulatory requirements for Pharmaceutical products in South Africa, knowledge of other markets is favourable
• Project management skills
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Systems approach
• Cross Functional skills: Ability to network, liaise and negotiate with others
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• IT skills
• Active learning
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to cope with a high degree of complexity and change
• Cross Functional skills: Ability to network, liaise and negotiate with others
• Must demonstrate responsibility, excellence and collaboration and align with Company values

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Job Purpose:
Provide Regulatory Project and Coordination services on behalf of the Regulatory Affairs Team, coordinating requirements with and from internal stakeholder partners such as group manufacturers, laboratories and logistics providers to support dossier filing and product in-market compliance. To support best documentation practices to meet legal and regulatory compliance with the relevant medicine Regulatory Authorities (Country Specific where applicable), Medicines and Related Substances Control Act and South African Pharmacy Council.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage work streams for- and report on specific RA projects
• Assisting with internal product queries from relevant departments
• Assisting with external product queries from the SAHPRA, other MRA’s and third-party stakeholders
• Establish regulatory priorities in collaboration with RA Manager / Portfolio Leads and drive specific outputs from key stakeholders
• Act as direct liaison to internal stakeholder partners such as group manufacturers, laboratories and logistics providers
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant Acts, Regulations and Guidelines pertaining to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Internal training and mentoring
• Formulate or implement regulatory affairs systems, policies and procedures to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained or enhanced.
• Manage activities such as internal audits on behalf of the division, including CAPA management
• Manage requirements for Export Market regulatory agency GMP inspections of Group Partners
• Ensure alignment of personal and company values

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy/Diploma in Pharmacy and Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience within a Pharmaceutical Applicant / Marketing Authorization or Manufacturing environment, preferably in human medicines
• Demonstrable experience across the product development, commercialization and maintenance lifecycle
• Demonstrable experience within a Quality Management System; Change Control and CAPA management
• Superior project management capabilities, preferably certified
• Proven ability to consistently deliver to quality, time and cost standards

Competencies:

• IT skills, with a proven track record in a Change Control Management system
• Influencing and Leadership skills
• Management of personnel resources
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Systems and operations analysis
• Basic cost management skills
• Active learning
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to cope with a high degree of complexity and change
• Cross Functional skills: Ability to network, liaise and negotiate with others
• Ability to set standards and objectives and monitor progress
• Complex problem solving and decision-making skills
• Customer relationships
• Must demonstrate responsibility, excellence and collaboration and align with Company values

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Job Purpose:
Support the Regulatory team to provide superior Regulatory services to relevant departments within the company and with external partners and Principals, and to control and manage portfolio and team outputs. To ensure legal and regulatory compliance with the relevant medicine Regulatory Authorities (Country Specific where applicable), Medicines and Related Substances Control Act and South African Pharmacy Council, ensuring timeous processing of regulatory applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage work streams for- and report on the assigned group of portfolios

• Assisting with internal product queries from relevant departments
• Assisting with external product queries from the SAHPRA, other MRA’s and third-party stakeholders
• Establish regulatory priorities and allocate resources and workloads
• Review regulatory agency submission of materials to ensure timelines, accuracy, comprehensiveness, or compliance with regulatory standards

Co-ordination and submission of new product applications in South Africa and other applicable territories, including but not limited to

• Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products
• Conduct dossier due diligence to ensure all data gaps are addressed
• Prepare the registration applications for submission to the regulatory authorities
• Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to assess regulator’s submissions requirements

• Ensure the maintenance and/or update of existing registrations in accordance with the relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant Acts, Regulations and Guidelines pertaining to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Internal training and mentoring
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with Regulatory Authorities, internal and external stakeholders
• Formulate or implement regulatory affairs systems, policies and procedures to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained or enhanced.
• Manage activities such as internal audits or regulatory agency inspections
• Ensure alignment of personal and company values

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy/Diploma in Pharmacy and Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs, preferably in human medicines
• Demonstrable experience across the product development, commercialization and maintenance lifecycle
• Sound project management capabilities
• Proven ability to consistently deliver to quality, time and cost standards

Competencies:

• Experience in use of CTD software builder and compilation of eCTD application will be an advantage.
• IT skills
• Leadership skills
• Management of personnel resources
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Systems and operations analysis
• Basic cost management skills
• Active learning
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to cope with a high degree of complexity and change
• Cross Functional skills: Ability to network, liaise and negotiate with others
• Ability to set standards and objectives and monitor progress
• Complex problem solving and decision-making skills
• Customer relationships
• Development of people
• Must demonstrate responsibility, excellence and collaboration and align with Company values

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review of Trial balance to ensure balances and transactions are accurate and complete (In line with International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Good understanding of Fixed Asset
• Experience with VAT calculation, reconciliation and submissions
• Preparation of Monthly journals and calculations
• Preparation and understanding of balance sheet reconciliations,
• Processing of inputs into the accounting records
• Performing Creditors recons
• Attend to Internal and External Audit requests
• Attend to Ad Hoc requests as and when required

Requirements:

• B Comm in Accounting or Diploma in Financial Management with no less than 3 years working experience as an Accountant
• Advanced Excel
• Experience on Dynamics/Navision would be an advantage

Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge on MS Excel
• Good understanding of IFRS and its application
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to problem solve
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to Manage time adequately

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Key Responsibilities:

• To establish and maintain excellent relationships with Key customers & Decision makers
• To consistently achieve Sales Targets
• To successfully implement Marketing Strategies
• To identify opportunities in the market for new products and new growth areas for the business
• To maintain time lines to market of new business & drive top line sales for division
• To respond adequately & professionally to customer complaints & queries
• To submit accurate monthly marketing reports
• To efficiently manage expenses
• To arrange CME / CPD functions

Requirements:

• Matric
• Medical diploma or degree would be an advantage
• Minimum 2 years’ previous experience as a Medical Sales Rep
• Relevant Therapeutic knowledge / experience preferable
• Appropriate Market knowledge
• Computer literacy: MS Office (proficient in Excel, Word & Power Point)
• A valid drivers’ licence

Competencies:

• Consistent application of Strategic priorities
• Customer service orientated & strong negotiation skills
• Consistently achieves targets
• Sound understanding of business principles & processes
• Attention to detail & selling skills
• Problem solving & decision-making skills
• Commercial awareness and financial skills
• Knowledge of industry trends, competitor & market dynamics
• Ability to plan and work independently

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Purpose and Objective:

• Governance, to ensure consistency of Service by ensuring operations and projects adhere to standards.
  
• Oversee IT infrastructure services for Africa region, Operations and projects, adhere to global frameworks and local legal/compliance requirements.
• Oversee Africa Infrastructure Project Management team to ensure on-time delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with Regional Country integration leads to be escalation point for Infrastructure activities.
• Collaborate with global infrastructure teams to understand future requirements projects and potential impacts to service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service Delivery:

• Act as point of contact for escalations related to delivery of IT infrastructure services, within the Africa region.
• Perform the role of virtual team lead for infrastructure services for Africa region working with nominated Country Service Integration Professionals (CSIP) in Key countries on infrastructure objectives / initiatives.
• Facilitate management of critical issues with both end users and delivery partners.

Request Management:

• Oversee the project management team to ensure on-time, in-scope, and in-budget delivery, and escalate with CI team and delivery partners for any risks or critical issues.
• Collaborate with Africa CI leads and Request management CSIP’s to set project priorities within the region.
• Collaborate with Africa CI leads and Request management CSIP’s on Project Intake of non-standard IT infrastructure requests or complex standard combined requests and ensure appropriate handling and delivery.
• Provide support and advice to the Divisional DT&IT units where initiatives have dependencies on local service, workplace or infrastructure requirements.
• Provide service integration support for Non-Standard requests evaluating the needs of the business.

Incident Management:

• Facilitate management of critical issues with both End Users and delivery partners.
• Identify / manage improvement needs, complaints and escalations beyond SI provider delivered services.

Work Relations:

• All Digital Foundation & Digital Transition functions, Site IT Management.
• Senior IT Reps of Key Countries.
• Central Service Integration & Vendor Management.
• Global & Local Partners.

 Requirements:

• Relevant University degree in business, information science or equivalent experience.
• Profound business know-how in respective working area.
• In-depth knowledge of information technology and/or infrastructure.
• Knowledge and experience in digital foundation topics.
• Proven leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent inter-cultural understanding and experience.
• Strong communication skills, analytical, structural and strategic skills.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Summary:
The Consumer Strategy Lead, Vaccines, Africa Region will have responsibility for contributing social marketing expertise to vaccine education efforts across the African continent. In this role, the candidate will leverage the social marketing approach to help develop and test consumer insight-based communication approaches, with a focus on social media- based creative executions. The preferred candidate for this role will be based in Africa or has significant social marketing experience on the continent, in the Consumer sector or broader healthcare space. This individual will have the opportunity to play a key role in the collective effort to help end the COVID-19 pandemic, support our Ebola efforts and strengthen public confidence for future vaccination programs. This position reports into the Global Lead, Consumer Strategy & Programs on the Consumer-Centered Strategy & Innovation team for GPH.

Key Responsibilities:
Consumer Strategy Development:

• Work closely with Consumer Insights & Intelligence team members to mine consumer research for understanding of vaccine attitudes and intended behaviors, becoming an expert in how to strengthen vaccine confidence.
• Develop insights from consumer research and translate them into creative execution ideas, transforming learning into action.
• Engage at a programmatic level with partners organizations to co-develop innovative ways to deliver vaccine education, build confidence and generate evidence of effective interventions.

Creative Development, Execution & Advisory:

• Work with local, regional and/or global creative agencies to co-develop and produce assets for communication campaigns, supporting the top priorities of the GPH Africa Implementation Vaccines Team Lead and Country/ Regional Implementation Managers, Vaccines.
• Create effective insights-based creative assets designed specifically for social media channels, using human-centered design principles and a process of continuous iteration.
• Partner with social media channel partners to continuously measure, evaluate and optimize campaign creative for efficiency.
• Play a consultative advisory role, leveraging consumer and social marketing experience, guiding different executional elements related to vaccine education.

Internal & External Partner Relationships:

• Collaborate with the GPH Africa Implementation Vaccines Team Lead and Country/ Regional Implementation Managers, Vaccines to support external partner relationships, working at a programmatic level to understand shared objectives and help identify gaps where the company can play an effective role based on their capabilities.
• Connect internally within the broader GPH team as well as across other partner organizations within the enterprise such as Global Community Impact (GCI) and the Global Commercial Strategy Organization (GCSO), tapping into all relevant resources and team capabilities needed.
• Present plans and performance updates on a regular basis to senior leaders, as well as other colleague partners across the organization.

Requirements:

• Required education is a bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred Minimum Education: Master’s degree with focus on marketing
• A minimum of seven years of work experience in consumer and/or healthcare professional marketing or related roles
• Preferred Related Industry Experience: Healthcare
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Marketing/Social Marketing experience in healthcare/ public health is strongly preferred.
• Marketing experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry is preferred.

Competencies:

• Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills with understanding of consumer insights, digital marketing levers and performance/precision marketing approaches.
• Consistent track record of success leading marketing campaigns with proven results, with experience and expert knowledge of social media communication channels.
• Experience managing agencies, external partnerships and proven success developing collaborative relationships in a matrixed organization.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills are required.
• Strong analytical capabilities are required, with experience measuring and evaluating advertising campaigns. Ability to work 100% remotely, however have the flexibility as being office based
• Ability to work 100% remotely, however have the flexibility as being office based

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Summary:
The Consumer Strategy Lead, Vaccines, Africa Region will have responsibility for contributing social marketing expertise to vaccine education efforts across the African continent. In this role, the candidate will leverage the social marketing approach to help develop and test consumer insight-based communication approaches, with a focus on social media- based creative executions. The preferred candidate for this role will be based in Africa or has significant social marketing experience on the continent, in the Consumer sector or broader healthcare space. This individual will have the opportunity to play a key role in the collective effort to help end the COVID-19 pandemic, support our Ebola efforts and strengthen public confidence for future vaccination programs. This position reports into the Global Lead, Consumer Strategy & Programs on the Consumer-Centered Strategy & Innovation team for GPH.

Key Responsibilities:
Consumer Strategy Development:

• Work closely with Consumer Insights & Intelligence team members to mine consumer research for understanding of vaccine attitudes and intended behaviors, becoming an expert in how to strengthen vaccine confidence.
• Develop insights from consumer research and translate them into creative execution ideas, transforming learning into action.
• Engage at a programmatic level with partners organizations to co-develop innovative ways to deliver vaccine education, build confidence and generate evidence of effective interventions.

Creative Development, Execution & Advisory:

• Work with local, regional and/or global creative agencies to co-develop and produce assets for communication campaigns, supporting the top priorities of the GPH Africa Implementation Vaccines Team Lead and Country/ Regional Implementation Managers, Vaccines.
• Create effective insights-based creative assets designed specifically for social media channels, using human-centered design principles and a process of continuous iteration.
• Partner with social media channel partners to continuously measure, evaluate and optimize campaign creative for efficiency.
• Play a consultative advisory role, leveraging consumer and social marketing experience, guiding different executional elements related to vaccine education.

Internal & External Partner Relationships:

• Collaborate with the GPH Africa Implementation Vaccines Team Lead and Country/ Regional Implementation Managers, Vaccines to support external partner relationships, working at a programmatic level to understand shared objectives and help identify gaps where the company can play an effective role based on their capabilities.
• Connect internally within the broader GPH team as well as across other partner organizations within the enterprise such as Global Community Impact (GCI) and the Global Commercial Strategy Organization (GCSO), tapping into all relevant resources and team capabilities needed.
• Present plans and performance updates on a regular basis to senior leaders, as well as other colleague partners across the organization.

Requirements:

• Required education is a bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred Minimum Education: Master’s degree with focus on marketing
• A minimum of seven years of work experience in consumer and/or healthcare professional marketing or related roles
• Preferred Related Industry Experience: Healthcare
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Marketing/Social Marketing experience in healthcare/ public health is strongly preferred.
• Marketing experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry is preferred.

Competencies:

• Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills with understanding of consumer insights, digital marketing levers and performance/precision marketing approaches.
• Consistent track record of success leading marketing campaigns with proven results, with experience and expert knowledge of social media communication channels.
• Experience managing agencies, external partnerships and proven success developing collaborative relationships in a matrixed organization.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills are required.
• Strong analytical capabilities are required, with experience measuring and evaluating advertising campaigns. Ability to work 100% remotely, however have the flexibility as being office based
• Ability to work 100% remotely, however have the flexibility as being office based

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Summary:
The Consumer Strategy Lead, Vaccines, Africa Region will have responsibility for contributing social marketing expertise to vaccine education efforts across the African continent. In this role, the candidate will leverage the social marketing approach to help develop and test consumer insight-based communication approaches, with a focus on social media- based creative executions. The preferred candidate for this role will be based in Africa or has significant social marketing experience on the continent, in the Consumer sector or broader healthcare space. This individual will have the opportunity to play a key role in the collective effort to help end the COVID-19 pandemic, support our Ebola efforts and strengthen public confidence for future vaccination programs. This position reports into the Global Lead, Consumer Strategy & Programs on the Consumer-Centered Strategy & Innovation team for GPH.

Key Responsibilities:
Consumer Strategy Development:

• Work closely with Consumer Insights & Intelligence team members to mine consumer research for understanding of vaccine attitudes and intended behaviors, becoming an expert in how to strengthen vaccine confidence.
• Develop insights from consumer research and translate them into creative execution ideas, transforming learning into action.
• Engage at a programmatic level with partners organizations to co-develop innovative ways to deliver vaccine education, build confidence and generate evidence of effective interventions.

Creative Development, Execution & Advisory:

• Work with local, regional and/or global creative agencies to co-develop and produce assets for communication campaigns, supporting the top priorities of the GPH Africa Implementation Vaccines Team Lead and Country/ Regional Implementation Managers, Vaccines.
• Create effective insights-based creative assets designed specifically for social media channels, using human-centered design principles and a process of continuous iteration.
• Partner with social media channel partners to continuously measure, evaluate and optimize campaign creative for efficiency.
• Play a consultative advisory role, leveraging consumer and social marketing experience, guiding different executional elements related to vaccine education.

Internal & External Partner Relationships:

• Collaborate with the GPH Africa Implementation Vaccines Team Lead and Country/ Regional Implementation Managers, Vaccines to support external partner relationships, working at a programmatic level to understand shared objectives and help identify gaps where the company can play an effective role based on their capabilities.
• Connect internally within the broader GPH team as well as across other partner organizations within the enterprise such as Global Community Impact (GCI) and the Global Commercial Strategy Organization (GCSO), tapping into all relevant resources and team capabilities needed.
• Present plans and performance updates on a regular basis to senior leaders, as well as other colleague partners across the organization.

Requirements:

• Required education is a bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred Minimum Education: Master’s degree with focus on marketing
• A minimum of seven years of work experience in consumer and/or healthcare professional marketing or related roles
• Preferred Related Industry Experience: Healthcare
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Marketing/Social Marketing experience in healthcare/ public health is strongly preferred.
• Marketing experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry is preferred.

Competencies:

• Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills with understanding of consumer insights, digital marketing levers and performance/precision marketing approaches.
• Consistent track record of success leading marketing campaigns with proven results, with experience and expert knowledge of social media communication channels.
• Experience managing agencies, external partnerships and proven success developing collaborative relationships in a matrixed organization.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills are required.
• Strong analytical capabilities are required, with experience measuring and evaluating advertising campaigns. Ability to work 100% remotely, however have the flexibility as being office based
• Ability to work 100% remotely, however have the flexibility as being office based

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Summary:
The Consumer Strategy Lead, Vaccines, Africa Region will have responsibility for contributing social marketing expertise to vaccine education efforts across the African continent. In this role, the candidate will leverage the social marketing approach to help develop and test consumer insight-based communication approaches, with a focus on social media- based creative executions. The preferred candidate for this role will be based in Africa or has significant social marketing experience on the continent, in the Consumer sector or broader healthcare space. This individual will have the opportunity to play a key role in the collective effort to help end the COVID-19 pandemic, support our Ebola efforts and strengthen public confidence for future vaccination programs. This position reports into the Global Lead, Consumer Strategy & Programs on the Consumer-Centered Strategy & Innovation team for GPH.

Key Responsibilities:
Consumer Strategy Development:

• Work closely with Consumer Insights & Intelligence team members to mine consumer research for understanding of vaccine attitudes and intended behaviors, becoming an expert in how to strengthen vaccine confidence.
• Develop insights from consumer research and translate them into creative execution ideas, transforming learning into action.
• Engage at a programmatic level with partners organizations to co-develop innovative ways to deliver vaccine education, build confidence and generate evidence of effective interventions.

Creative Development, Execution & Advisory:

• Work with local, regional and/or global creative agencies to co-develop and produce assets for communication campaigns, supporting the top priorities of the GPH Africa Implementation Vaccines Team Lead and Country/ Regional Implementation Managers, Vaccines.
• Create effective insights-based creative assets designed specifically for social media channels, using human-centered design principles and a process of continuous iteration.
• Partner with social media channel partners to continuously measure, evaluate and optimize campaign creative for efficiency.
• Play a consultative advisory role, leveraging consumer and social marketing experience, guiding different executional elements related to vaccine education.

Internal & External Partner Relationships:

• Collaborate with the GPH Africa Implementation Vaccines Team Lead and Country/ Regional Implementation Managers, Vaccines to support external partner relationships, working at a programmatic level to understand shared objectives and help identify gaps where the company can play an effective role based on their capabilities.
• Connect internally within the broader GPH team as well as across other partner organizations within the enterprise such as Global Community Impact (GCI) and the Global Commercial Strategy Organization (GCSO), tapping into all relevant resources and team capabilities needed.
• Present plans and performance updates on a regular basis to senior leaders, as well as other colleague partners across the organization.

Requirements:

• Required education is a bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred Minimum Education: Master’s degree with focus on marketing
• A minimum of seven years of work experience in consumer and/or healthcare professional marketing or related roles
• Preferred Related Industry Experience: Healthcare
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Marketing/Social Marketing experience in healthcare/ public health is strongly preferred.
• Marketing experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry is preferred.

Competencies:

• Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills with understanding of consumer insights, digital marketing levers and performance/precision marketing approaches.
• Consistent track record of success leading marketing campaigns with proven results, with experience and expert knowledge of social media communication channels.
• Experience managing agencies, external partnerships and proven success developing collaborative relationships in a matrixed organization.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills are required.
• Strong analytical capabilities are required, with experience measuring and evaluating advertising campaigns. Ability to work 100% remotely, however have the flexibility as being office based
• Ability to work 100% remotely, however have the flexibility as being office based

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Operations

Lot Releases

• Create, review and update Lot Release Forms per product: Product Trend Charts per product, Printed Packaging Material inspection reports, Bulk inspection reports and any other related QA forms, templates and registers pertaining to lot release.
• Coordinate the timeous sampling of incoming goods at the contract distributor and/or packer
• Coordinates the analytical reference standards at the various contract laboratories
• Coordinate the timeous testing for post importation requirements and documentation thereof with contract laboratories
• Compile and maintain the samples register when the need arises
• Liaise with Third party contractors when the need arises.
• Coordinate, compile and review all batch documentation relating to the lot release of all products - manufacturing, packaging and analytical records - in compliance with registered dossiers
• Performs Bulk material inspections before packaging and liaise with contractors, maintain registers
• Performs final packed product inspection, maintains the product trend charts and updates the lot release summary for all products on an ongoing basis
• Coordinates the timeous final product release to market of all products by the Finished Product Release Pharmacist
• Ensuring starting materials and bulk products are promptly released at contract packer
• Fields on-line issues and deviations at contractors to avoid an impact to quality and regulatory compliance of company products. May provide reporting in this regard.
• Field Product Re-works (Redress) with contractors to ensure compliance to quality and regulatory requirements of the company and as dictated by the dossier.
• Preparation, compiling and maintenance and review of new business development projects (new products).
• Ensure preparation for new Launches; internal set-up and preparations with post importation laboratories.

Complaints

• Handles and logs quality complaints from the trade and the sales force
• Communicate technical complaints to third party contractors and coordinate the quality investigation
• Compile summary reports for management review

Deviations and Root Cause Analysis

• Raise and record any deviations as and when the need arises.
• Ensure root cause analyses are conducted for any deviations raised where applicable
• Follow up on fielded open deviations until they are closed out.
• Liaise with suppliers on deviations where they are involved before close out where necessary.
• Provide progress reporting to the management team on current deviations when the need arises.

Training

• Conducts training and presentations when the need arises

Documentation

• Assist with the maintenance of the contractor master documentation repository ensuring that the company is in regulatory compliance with its current MCC licensing conditions for manufacture, packing and testing as the need arises.
• This pertains to master copies of product batch manufacturing documents (BMR), batch packing documentsm(BPR), analytical methods, product specifications, stability protocols (Note that RA assists with sourcing of BMR and BPR).
• Maintain the internal QA documentation repository ensuring that the company is in regulatory compliance with its current MCC licensing conditions for manufacture, packing and testing (templates, forms, charts registers and reports) when the need arises
• Update the company Electronic Document Management System with all relevant information
• Compile monthly progress reports when the need arises
• Co-ordinate and monitor change controls through recording changes on a central document register and tracking it to implementation and close-out when the need arises.
• Report and review temperature monitoring results post importation.
• Report and monitor out-of-specs; investigate and conduct a risk assessment when the need arises.
• Record and maintain the central data system on CAPAS and follow up until close-out when the need arises
• Compile and review technical quality agreements (TQA) when the need arises.
• Ensure current and authorized technical agreements are implemented and recorded with each supplier or third-party contractor

Audits

• Assist with third party contractor site inspections when the need arises.
• Assist with preparation of reports on audit findings and follow up to close out when assisting with audits
• Participate and assist with local inspections on by the SAHPRA and/ or any other regulatory body.

Standard Operating Procedures

• Assist with the maintenance of the SOP program data base ensuring that the company is in regulatory compliance with its current MCC licensing conditions when the need arises
• Write SOP’s when QA is the subject expert and GMP related SOP’s when the need arises
• Review and update SOP’s ensuring that the SOP data base is always current and valid as the need arises.

Product Quality Reviews

• Coordinates and maintains the Product Quality Review (PQR) program when the need arises.
• Liaise with contractors and source, collate and review all relevant batch documentation for the released product during the review period, stability data, and any other GMP documentation required as per the SOP
• Compiles, review and maintain the related register, logs and reports. Conduct the review and compile the report when conducting reviews.

Stability

• Coordinates and maintains the stability program and compiles, review and maintain the related register, logs and reports – covering the program on Bulk material as well as Finished Packed Product and Export products when the need arises
• Captures all stability study data generated and compiles stability summary reports

Stability

• Coordinates and maintains the stability program and compiles, review and maintain the related register, logs and reports – covering the program on Bulk material as well as Finished Packed Product
• Captures all stability study data generated and compiles stability summary reports

General 

• Assist the RA department with information as and when required.
• Provide any budget related information as and when required. Ensure any costings provided are as accurate as practically possible.
• Coordinate and reconcile destruction requests from suppliers when required.
• Coordinate translations when required.
• Prepare and review invoices for approval.
• Coordinates Destructions; liaise with contractors and compile and maintain records.
• Perform any ad-hoc duties as required

 PRE-REQUISITES

• Minimum of 1-3 years work experience in a quality control, quality assurance or pharmaceutical industry
• Document management experience
• Experience with lot releases, PQR’s and SOP’s

Adaptability/Flexibility: (Level 2_ Tactical Lower)

• Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Views change as opportunity to improve
• Willing and eager to change
• Actively seeks out positive spin-offs of change and investigates ways in which change can be used
• Anticipates change and continuously remains prepared for change
• Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change

Professional Knowledge and Skills (Level 3 _ Tactical Higher)

• Thorough understanding of the knowledge / skill area
• Effectively applies a broad range of principles, practices and procedures in the knowledge / skill area
• Is sought out by others for advice for the resolution of difficult problems
• Can work independently
• Keeps up with current developments in area of expertise

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving (Level 2 _Tactical Lower)

• Appropriately derives and organises the essence of information to draw solid conclusions
• Effectively resolves problems of a moderately complex nature
• Synthesises data from different sources to identify trends
• Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
• Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself
• Proactively approaches others to obtain missing information
• Takes action to reconcile discrepancies

Resilience and Tenacity: (Level 3 _Tactical Higher)

• Tackles difficult and complex problems and takes personal responsibility and accountability for reaching solutions
• Remains determined despite frequent obstacles
• Maintains enthusiasm of others after disappointment or rejection
• Bounces back very quickly
• Leads others through dealing with disappointment/rejection
• Re-engineers or creates new processes and systems to get around obstacles
• Anticipates problems and proactively designs contingency plans

Quality Commitment and Work Standards: (Level 2 – Tactical Lower) 

• Pays attention to the processes or elements leading to the accomplishment of results within own team or department, looking for ways to improve quality and efficiency
• Examines output of own department, looking for potential improvements
• Establishes measurements to evaluate the quality of work outputs and processes
• Expresses concern about quality

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Job Purpose:

• To engage with the Company's Customers in line with the Sales and Marketing strategy to achieve the sales target in their territory

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieving the annual regional sales budget and managing a territory expense budget.
• Tailor make customer strategies for each customer need in order to obtain mutual benefit and growth.
• Arrange customer focused functions.
• Participating in customer expos.
• Activate branded functions e.g. CPD functions in conjunction with Key Account Management team.
• Daily customer recon and reporting.
• Call rate coverage and frequency to ensure good territory management.
• Maintain acceptable levels of market related and product knowledge, to ensure effective individual performance and training of customers.
• To implement a territory business plan to accomplish objectives in line with the Sales and Marketing strategy.
• Preparation of Customer Business reviews (3 x per quarter)
• The completion of all assigned Company training within the specified timelines
• Forwarding of all received Product Quality Complaints, Adverse Events and Medical
• Inquiries to the relevant person in Quality Assurance/ Pharmacovigilance/ Medical Affairs

Requirements:

• Completed tertiary Diploma or Degree in a related discipline
• Having attended formal selling skills programmes or any other trade related certification or qualification
• Minimum of 24 months Pharma industry experience
• Achievement of Rep of the Month / Quarter / Year status

Competencies:

• Effective Verbal and Written Communication
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Advanced Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Literacy – MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent Selling Skills
• Embodies Values & Behaviours in all internal and external interactions
• Established and existing relationships in the territory, and with key stakeholders

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Job Purpose:

• Responsible for the South Africa market registration/regulatory activities within the Business Unit. Key objectives of the position include but not limited to:
• To ensure compliance across the portfolio
• To work collaboratively with internal stakeholders (Global and local regulatory affairs and other cross functional teams) to generate and implement the regulatory strategy to secure and maintain marketing authorisations for the product across the area of responsibilities
• To monitor, collect, and interpret changes in the external regulatory environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure development, communication and implementation regulatory strategies that enable the delivery of a pipeline of product innovation to meet the South Africa strategies for the category segment(s).
• Ensure the regulatory environment is monitored and interpret regulatory matters and trends that could potentially impact products, policies and procedures are communicated early to the internal relevant stakeholders.
• Interface with regulatory authorities and industry associations in South Africa to assess the impact and implementation of required company compliance with all regulations, laws and industry policies that affect the ingredients, packaging, marketing, advertising, labeling and production for their products.
• Advise Global Category Development and regional Scientific Services and business personnel on regulatory requirements and regulatory impact during the early phases of the NPD process
• Provide regulatory and product expertise in the development and clearance of advertising and label copy for existing and NPD/EPD
• Ensure that updated and compliant Material and Product Safety Data Sheets (PSDS) exist for all products
• Ensure the required dossier updates are executed at appropriate, regular intervals, in line with regulatory and internal standards.

Requirements:

• B. Pharmacy or Equivalent
• Experience within Regulatory Affairs is imperative (Minimum 5 years)
• Ability to understand and interpret directives and regulatory guidelines and communicate them effectively to the relevant stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work under pressure without compromising on deliverables
• Experience with management and development of people

Competencies:

• Detail orientated
• Results oriented, entrepreneurial and self-motivating
• Bias for action, capability to define, evaluate and take risks
• Strong leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills
• Capable of building strong working relationships and motivating teams to deliver outstanding results with or without hierarchical relationships.
• Commercial understanding of corporate and operational business matters.
• Strong understanding of marketing strategy, priority setting, project management
• Ability to transform solid thinking into action (a thinker and an achiever)
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral (in English)
• Appetite for exploring new and previously uncharted territories
• Openness to change and ability to think out of the box
• Good presentation skills
• Well-developed Influencing and persuasive skills

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Summary:
The Insights & Intelligence Manager, Vaccines, Africa region will have responsibility for providing the Vaccines Team with deep consumer & healthcare professional insights, landscape intelligence and actionable recommendations, derived from best-in-class market research and landscape analysis. This will inform strategies that strengthen vaccine confidence in Africa. The preferred candidate for this role will be based in Africa or has significant insights and market research experience on the continent, in the Consumer sector, public health or broader healthcare space. This individual will have the opportunity to play a key role in the collective effort to help end the COVID-19 pandemic, support their Ebola efforts and strengthen public confidence for future vaccination programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Insight Generation & Project Management:

• Works closely with Vaccines cross-functional members to capture the key business questions and translate them into learning plans, identify optimal methodologies and select vendors to partner with in delivering these plans.
• Manages the day-to-day research projects and is the key liaison between external partners and internal functions to deliver projects in a timely fashion, utilizing internal processes and compliance requirements.
• Synthesizes research findings and delivers succinct insights and recommendations to Vaccine Teams stakeholders to address key business questions and drive strategic decisions.

Internal Strategic Partner Relationships:

• Collaborates with internal partners and acts as the Vaccines insights integrator, collating and synthesizing insights from primary research, desk research and landscape intelligence.
• Provides a holistic view of consumers & healthcare professionals and develops recommendations for potential programmatic actions.
• Acts as the resident expert in research design and interpretation, as a business partner not just as a market research specialist.
• Manages complex business issues and helps the team set strategic direction.
• Connects internally within the broader GPH team as well as across other organizations and functions to tap into all relevant resources and team capabilities needed.

External Partner Relationships:

• Assesses the supplier landscape and engages with external research vendors or academic institutions to identify new vendors that can enhance understanding of the Africa continent.
• Brings optimum methods & novel approaches to enhance the quality of insights and maximizes the impact of the Consumer-Centered Strategy & Innovation team.

Requirements and Competencies:

• Required education is a bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree with focus on social sciences, statistics, marketing is preferred
• Preferred Area of Study: Social Sciences and Public Health
• Preferred Related Industry Experience: Healthcare / Public Health / Africa Region
• Insights experience in Africa is strongly preferred.
• Insights experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry, healthcare or public health is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of work experience in consumer and/or healthcare professional insights, market research or related roles
• Well-rounded technical market research and analytical expertise, conversant in a range of quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
• Ability to utilize and customize quantitative and qualitative research methods that feed into the development of deep human insights to support strategic planning, value creation propositions, product positioning and communication, communication campaign tracking and segmentation.
• Ability to think analytically to understand complex, ambiguous problems.
• Outstanding communication skills with an ability to convey complex knowledge in a clear and concise fashion
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders to impact decision-making, with confidence to share your opinion, backed by data and evidence, in all types of interactions
• Proven track record of driving business impact as a direct result of insights and analytics support
• Ability to work 100% remotely, however have the flexibility as being office based

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Summary:
The Insights & Intelligence Manager, Vaccines, Africa region will have responsibility for providing the Vaccines Team with deep consumer & healthcare professional insights, landscape intelligence and actionable recommendations, derived from best-in-class market research and landscape analysis. This will inform strategies that strengthen vaccine confidence in Africa. The preferred candidate for this role will be based in Africa or has significant insights and market research experience on the continent, in the Consumer sector, public health or broader healthcare space. This individual will have the opportunity to play a key role in the collective effort to help end the COVID-19 pandemic, support their Ebola efforts and strengthen public confidence for future vaccination programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Insight Generation & Project Management:

• Works closely with Vaccines cross-functional members to capture the key business questions and translate them into learning plans, identify optimal methodologies and select vendors to partner with in delivering these plans.
• Manages the day-to-day research projects and is the key liaison between external partners and internal functions to deliver projects in a timely fashion, utilizing internal processes and compliance requirements.
• Synthesizes research findings and delivers succinct insights and recommendations to Vaccine Teams stakeholders to address key business questions and drive strategic decisions.

Internal Strategic Partner Relationships:

• Collaborates with internal partners and acts as the Vaccines insights integrator, collating and synthesizing insights from primary research, desk research and landscape intelligence.
• Provides a holistic view of consumers & healthcare professionals and develops recommendations for potential programmatic actions.
• Acts as the resident expert in research design and interpretation, as a business partner not just as a market research specialist.
• Manages complex business issues and helps the team set strategic direction.
• Connects internally within the broader GPH team as well as across other organizations and functions to tap into all relevant resources and team capabilities needed.

External Partner Relationships:

• Assesses the supplier landscape and engages with external research vendors or academic institutions to identify new vendors that can enhance understanding of the Africa continent.
• Brings optimum methods & novel approaches to enhance the quality of insights and maximizes the impact of the Consumer-Centered Strategy & Innovation team.

Requirements and Competencies:

• Required education is a bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree with focus on social sciences, statistics, marketing is preferred
• Preferred Area of Study: Social Sciences and Public Health
• Preferred Related Industry Experience: Healthcare / Public Health / Africa Region
• Insights experience in Africa is strongly preferred.
• Insights experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry, healthcare or public health is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of work experience in consumer and/or healthcare professional insights, market research or related roles
• Well-rounded technical market research and analytical expertise, conversant in a range of quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
• Ability to utilize and customize quantitative and qualitative research methods that feed into the development of deep human insights to support strategic planning, value creation propositions, product positioning and communication, communication campaign tracking and segmentation.
• Ability to think analytically to understand complex, ambiguous problems.
• Outstanding communication skills with an ability to convey complex knowledge in a clear and concise fashion
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders to impact decision-making, with confidence to share your opinion, backed by data and evidence, in all types of interactions
• Proven track record of driving business impact as a direct result of insights and analytics support
• Ability to work 100% remotely, however have the flexibility as being office based

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Summary:
The Insights & Intelligence Manager, Vaccines, Africa region will have responsibility for providing the Vaccines Team with deep consumer & healthcare professional insights, landscape intelligence and actionable recommendations, derived from best-in-class market research and landscape analysis. This will inform strategies that strengthen vaccine confidence in Africa. The preferred candidate for this role will be based in Africa or has significant insights and market research experience on the continent, in the Consumer sector, public health or broader healthcare space. This individual will have the opportunity to play a key role in the collective effort to help end the COVID-19 pandemic, support their Ebola efforts and strengthen public confidence for future vaccination programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Insight Generation & Project Management:

• Works closely with Vaccines cross-functional members to capture the key business questions and translate them into learning plans, identify optimal methodologies and select vendors to partner with in delivering these plans.
• Manages the day-to-day research projects and is the key liaison between external partners and internal functions to deliver projects in a timely fashion, utilizing internal processes and compliance requirements.
• Synthesizes research findings and delivers succinct insights and recommendations to Vaccine Teams stakeholders to address key business questions and drive strategic decisions.

Internal Strategic Partner Relationships:

• Collaborates with internal partners and acts as the Vaccines insights integrator, collating and synthesizing insights from primary research, desk research and landscape intelligence.
• Provides a holistic view of consumers & healthcare professionals and develops recommendations for potential programmatic actions.
• Acts as the resident expert in research design and interpretation, as a business partner not just as a market research specialist.
• Manages complex business issues and helps the team set strategic direction.
• Connects internally within the broader GPH team as well as across other organizations and functions to tap into all relevant resources and team capabilities needed.

External Partner Relationships:

• Assesses the supplier landscape and engages with external research vendors or academic institutions to identify new vendors that can enhance understanding of the Africa continent.
• Brings optimum methods & novel approaches to enhance the quality of insights and maximizes the impact of the Consumer-Centered Strategy & Innovation team.

Requirements and Competencies:

• Required education is a bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree with focus on social sciences, statistics, marketing is preferred
• Preferred Area of Study: Social Sciences and Public Health
• Preferred Related Industry Experience: Healthcare / Public Health / Africa Region
• Insights experience in Africa is strongly preferred.
• Insights experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry, healthcare or public health is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of work experience in consumer and/or healthcare professional insights, market research or related roles
• Well-rounded technical market research and analytical expertise, conversant in a range of quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
• Ability to utilize and customize quantitative and qualitative research methods that feed into the development of deep human insights to support strategic planning, value creation propositions, product positioning and communication, communication campaign tracking and segmentation.
• Ability to think analytically to understand complex, ambiguous problems.
• Outstanding communication skills with an ability to convey complex knowledge in a clear and concise fashion
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders to impact decision-making, with confidence to share your opinion, backed by data and evidence, in all types of interactions
• Proven track record of driving business impact as a direct result of insights and analytics support
• Ability to work 100% remotely, however have the flexibility as being office based

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Summary:
The Insights & Intelligence Manager, Vaccines, Africa region will have responsibility for providing the Vaccines Team with deep consumer & healthcare professional insights, landscape intelligence and actionable recommendations, derived from best-in-class market research and landscape analysis. This will inform strategies that strengthen vaccine confidence in Africa. The preferred candidate for this role will be based in Africa or has significant insights and market research experience on the continent, in the Consumer sector, public health or broader healthcare space. This individual will have the opportunity to play a key role in the collective effort to help end the COVID-19 pandemic, support their Ebola efforts and strengthen public confidence for future vaccination programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Insight Generation & Project Management:

• Works closely with Vaccines cross-functional members to capture the key business questions and translate them into learning plans, identify optimal methodologies and select vendors to partner with in delivering these plans.
• Manages the day-to-day research projects and is the key liaison between external partners and internal functions to deliver projects in a timely fashion, utilizing internal processes and compliance requirements.
• Synthesizes research findings and delivers succinct insights and recommendations to Vaccine Teams stakeholders to address key business questions and drive strategic decisions.

Internal Strategic Partner Relationships:

• Collaborates with internal partners and acts as the Vaccines insights integrator, collating and synthesizing insights from primary research, desk research and landscape intelligence.
• Provides a holistic view of consumers & healthcare professionals and develops recommendations for potential programmatic actions.
• Acts as the resident expert in research design and interpretation, as a business partner not just as a market research specialist.
• Manages complex business issues and helps the team set strategic direction.
• Connects internally within the broader GPH team as well as across other organizations and functions to tap into all relevant resources and team capabilities needed.

External Partner Relationships:

• Assesses the supplier landscape and engages with external research vendors or academic institutions to identify new vendors that can enhance understanding of the Africa continent.
• Brings optimum methods & novel approaches to enhance the quality of insights and maximizes the impact of the Consumer-Centered Strategy & Innovation team.

Requirements and Competencies:

• Required education is a bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree with focus on social sciences, statistics, marketing is preferred
• Preferred Area of Study: Social Sciences and Public Health
• Preferred Related Industry Experience: Healthcare / Public Health / Africa Region
• Insights experience in Africa is strongly preferred.
• Insights experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry, healthcare or public health is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of work experience in consumer and/or healthcare professional insights, market research or related roles
• Well-rounded technical market research and analytical expertise, conversant in a range of quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
• Ability to utilize and customize quantitative and qualitative research methods that feed into the development of deep human insights to support strategic planning, value creation propositions, product positioning and communication, communication campaign tracking and segmentation.
• Ability to think analytically to understand complex, ambiguous problems.
• Outstanding communication skills with an ability to convey complex knowledge in a clear and concise fashion
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders to impact decision-making, with confidence to share your opinion, backed by data and evidence, in all types of interactions
• Proven track record of driving business impact as a direct result of insights and analytics support
• Ability to work 100% remotely, however have the flexibility as being office based

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Core Competencies

• Deciding and initiating action
• Leading and supervising
• Working with people
• Adhering to principles and values
• Presenting and communicating information
• Applying expertise and technology
• Analysing
• Learning and researching
• Planning and organising
• Following instructions and procedures
• Adapting and responding to change
• Coping with pressure and setbacks

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Key Responsibilities:

• To establish and maintain excellent relationships with Key customers & Decision makers
• To consistently achieve Sales Targets
• To successfully implement Marketing Strategies
• To identify opportunities in the market for new products and new growth areas for the business
• To maintain time lines to market of new business & drive top line sales for division
• To respond adequately & professionally to customer complaints & queries
• To submit accurate monthly marketing reports
• To efficiently manage expenses
• To arrange CME / CPD functions

Requirements:

• Matric
• Medical diploma or degree would be an advantage
• Minimum 2 years’ previous experience as a Medical Sales Rep
• Relevant Therapeutic knowledge / experience preferable
• Appropriate Market knowledge
• Computer literacy: MS Office (proficient in Excel, Word & Power Point)
• A valid drivers’ licence

Competencies:

• Consistent application of Strategic priorities
• Customer service orientated & strong negotiation skills
• Consistently achieves targets
• Sound understanding of business principles & processes
• Attention to detail & selling skills
• Problem solving & decision-making skills
• Commercial awareness and financial skills
• Knowledge of industry trends, competitor & market dynamics
• Ability to plan and work independently

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Key Responsibilities:

• The professional Sales Representative need to constantly achieve individual regional and divisional sales targets
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Key opinion Leaders and Key Customers
• To identify opportunities in the market for new products and new growth areas for the business
• Successfully implement sales and marketing strategies
• Analysis of regional sales, competitor and market data, then help develop strategies and action plans to maximise sales potential in the  respective area
• To respond adequately and professionally to customer complaints and queries
• Self-starter, able to work independently.

Requirements:

• Matric is required. A degree will be beneficial
• Two years, experience as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
• Knowledge of and experience in Independent and Corporate Pharmacy
• Knowledge in Self-medication and FMCG market and related fields
• Computer literacy MS Office (proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• A valid driver’s license

Competencies:

• Consistent application of strategic priorities
• Strong service orientated
• Sound understanding of business principles and processes
• Attention to detail and selling skills, therefore strong negotiation skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong financial and numeric skills
• Knowledge of industry trends, competitor and market dynamics
• Ability to analyse information
• Ability to plan and work independently

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Job Purpose:
Ensure that utility systems are maintained in a state of compliance and reliably performs their validated function with maximum availability to support the different production areas. Ensure that operation and maintenance requirements of critical purified water system, boiler plant, steam distribution system, electrical reticulation system, transformers, emergency generators, chilled water plant, compressed air system as well as Air Handling Units (AHU) are adhered to. Drive continuous energy and water conservation in compliance with sustainability and environmental commitments. The responsibility will also include compliance with maintenance requirements of the Eye-Drops sterile environment which includes cleanroom filling area, compounding and preparation area, Water for Injection (WFI) plant, clean steam, particle monitoring system as well as leak detection and packaging area.

Key Responsibilities:
Plant Maintenance:

• Oversee execution of planned preventative maintenance program on utilities equipment which includes the purified water system, boiler plant, steam distribution system, electrical reticulation system, transformers, emergency generators, chilled water plant, compressed air system and Air Handling Units (AHU), including dehumidifiers.
• Oversee execution of planned preventative maintenance program on equipment within the sterile eye-drops environment which includes cleanroom filling area, compounding and preparation area, Water for Injection (WFI) plant, clean steam, particle monitoring system as well as leak detection and packaging area.
• Arrange and manage specialist contractors to perform specific tasks that fall outside the scope of internal resources, including evaluation of alternative key suppliers.
• Coordination of continuous improvement initiatives to establish the root causes on recurring maintenance problems and implementing action plans to achieve long term solutions.
• Assist with the review and development of planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) schedules in a quest to continuously improve the maintenance system.
• Drive planned preventative maintenance schedule attainment greater than 80% and work order backlog of less than 20 within the area of responsibility.
• Provide 2nd level support on equipment maintenance and breakdowns, including call-outs.

Safety, Health, Environment and Sustainability:

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 as amended within the area of responsibility.
• High Voltage (11 kV) switching and substation maintenance as per electrical installation regulations and SANS 10142-2 requirements.
• Ensure compliance with lock-out and work permit procedures by both internal and contract resources.
• Ensure that the execution of planned preventative maintenance schedules for statutory inspections, such as boiler and lifting equipment, are prioritised.
• Drive continuous energy and water conservation in compliance with sustainability and environmental commitments.

Quality Management System

• Participate in various quality system elements, including systems such as complaint handling, recall handling, deviation management, root cause analysis, CAPA management, change control, and quality risk management.
• Participating in validation activities within the area of responsibility to ensure that pharmaceutical systems such DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ are complied with as per SAHPRA and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance to regulatory requirements with regards to Good Engineering Practices (GEP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Assist with the drafting and update of relevant departmental SOPs timeously

Requirements:

• Minimum N5 Certificate - Electrical/Mechanical/Millwright Trade Tested Artisan
• Desired Qualification – ND/BTech/BEng/BSc Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 5 – 10 years’ experience within an FMCG production/manufacturing environment
• 3 years minimum supervisory experience within maintenance management environment
• Pharmaceutical industry experience within the sterile environment will be advantageous
• Water treatment plant, HVAC and control systems experience will be advantageous
• Quality and regulatory compliance knowledge, including cGMP will be advantageous
• Proven track record or demonstrated ability in electrical and mechanical engineering
• Computer literate in Microsoft office suite packages and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) experience such as SAP or Pragma

Competencies:

• Proactive problem-solving approach and taking corrective actions to eliminate deviations
• Analytical, logical, conceptual, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills essential
• Assertive, resilient, action oriented, stable and ability to make decisions under pressure
• Methodical and systematic worker, comfortable with a fair amount of paperwork
• Self-motivation, high energy levels and perseverance to accomplish difficult tasks
• Ability to work independently and confident in applying own discretion in certain instances
• Ability to create trust and build a network of relationship with other functions
• Good oral and written communication skills towards all levels within the company
• Coaching and mentoring of staff, including basic understanding of Labour Relations Act
• Planning and organising, enforce instructions and procedures, adapting and responding to change, delivering results as well as meeting stakeholders’ expectations

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Job Purpose:

• To efficiently manage and control all operational activities of the dispensary, including safe and responsible stock management, shrinkage, general housekeeping and administration in line with manufacturing company standards.
• Manage, supervise and direct the activities of assigned dispensary staff.
• Adherence to Good Pharmacy Practice, legislation and Standard Operating Procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures the provision of a safe, effective, efficient, equitable, economic and quality of dispensing
• The end-to-end management of dispensary operations in accordance with Good Pharmacy Practice
• To dispense defect free raw material within guide lines of GMP/ MCC requirements
• The correct batch has been staged and all raw materials accounted for
• The equipment(s) to be used and the weighing cubicle area are clean
• The calibration status of the dispensing scales is current
• To successfully dispense material batches as per Production plan – right first time
• Ensure that effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are in place for all dispensary processes
• To have timeously and accurately completed all documentation pertaining to the batch.
• To make sure dispensing tools are cleaned, stored and ready for the next batch.
• To adhere to all relevant / related SOP’s
• Zero accidents reported /month

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (Must be registered with the SAPC)
• Minimum of 2 year’s Pharmaceutical industry experience- Production experience is preferred
• Sound knowledge of cGMP procedures/standards have experience in dispensing raw materials for a Pharmaceutical manufacturing company
• Strong attention to details and analytical skills
• Ability to perform under high pressure
• Ability to work as a team

Core Competencies:

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Listening skills
• Customer Service orientation
• Self-management
• Teamwork
• Quality orientation
• Attention to detail
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
• Be proactive in the upkeep of systems/ technology
• Be decisive and action orientated
• Be enterprising in the continues improvements

Personality Traits and Additional Requirements:

• Focus on ethical values and integrity
• Non-negotiable in terms of standards
• Focus on good-governance
• Value and promote diversity
• Maintain a team approach at all times
• Be customer driven, both internal and external
• Be excellence and output driven

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Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, guide and direct a team of Medical Sales Representatives calling on Specialists, Renal Units and KOLs in order to achieve Business Unit Strategy and Sales Targets.
• Responsible for entire profit and loss of the Renal Product Business.
• Development and implementation of Sales & Marketing Strategies and plans, in order to achieve assigned territory sales, revenue growth and profitability objectives for assigned product portfolios.
• Conduct regular gap analysis to identify possible opportunities and initiate research to determine concepts or new ideas, review, get authorised by Head of Renal and implement accordingly.
• Interact with customers to drive strategic objective of business
• Optimise pricing to ensure profitability targets are met whilst remaining competitive in the market.
• Regular updating and review of Price Files in collaboration with Master Data department.
• Developing, implementing and continuous evaluation of marketing plans & market trends aimed at achieving sales and profit objectives.
• Ensure forecasting is regularly updated with Supply Chain department to ensure optimal stock levels at all times to meet strategic objectives.
• Interact with suppliers to ensure good working relationship and smooth-running operation
• Responsible for development of advertising strategies and marketing material.
• Have a thorough understanding of customers’ tendering & quote systems.
• Ensure you are well informed of any upcoming tenders to ensure no missed opportunities.
• Ensure good relationships with relevant Key Opinion Leaders who are involved with tenders to thoroughly understand upcoming tender requirements and how best to position the relevant product portfolio.  
• Maintain excellent knowledge of the company & competitor products.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Specialists and relevant specialty groups. KOL development will be a primary driver.
• Ensure all ASE’s are fully trained and competent to sell and detail their respective portfolio of products

Requirements:

• Appropriate degree/diploma in Nephrology or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical market and/or medical device market.
• Thorough knowledge of renal market.
• Sales and Marketing Management experience/qualification on this level will be advantageous.  
• Good understanding of financial principles, good numeracy skills and proven financial responsibility (P&L management) in previous positions essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook/Word/PowerPoint and Excel.
• Be a team player and be able to successfully collaborate with internal as well as external customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organising skills with the ability to prioritize duties according to deadlines.
• Results orientated and pays meticulous attention to detail and problem solving.
• Understanding of basic financial principles, good numeracy skills.
• Self - driven, motivated, and hardworking.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

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Key Responsibilities:

Management

• Managing a team of Sales Representatives within Johannesburg North and East regions 
• Ensuring Regional & Divisional sales and objectives are met
• Prioritizes effectively and in accordance with corporate company objectives
• Management of expenses in line with budget/ revised forecast

Customer Relationships

• Ensuring ccustomer targets in all key areas will have been achieved
• Working closely with sales teams to ensure relationships are maintained

Analysis and Reports

• Accurate forecasting & sales tracking
• Accurate analysis of market shares
• Accurate reports presented timeously
• Ability to analyse and develop tactical plans from data.

Team Development

• Successful, efficient and content team
• Coaching and development of sales teams

Requirements:

• Must have matric
• Sales and Marketing Degree would be advantagous
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Regional Sales Manager witihing the pharmaceutical arena, with a proven track record
• Must have experience within the pharmacy channel 
• Must have experience with detailing Doctors and or Specialists 
• Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical market.

Competencies:

• Decisiveness and Action Orientation
• Drive to succeed
• Teamwork
• Planning & organising
• Tactical and operational planning
• Supportive orientation
• Developing people
• Project Management Skills
• Presentation skills
• Strategic Thinking and Planning
• Cross Functional Capability
• Strong coaching skills
• Leadership
• Numerical reasoning
• Monitoring
• Analysis
• Excellence
• Assess
• Collaborate
• Influencing
• Interaction at high level
• Innovative

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Key Responsibilities:
Achievement of Sales vs Budget:

• Ensure sales budgets are achieved, with strong implementation of the business strategy, to ensure increased market share and a strong presence in industry.

CRM:

• Ensure effective Customer Relationship Management

People Management:

• Effective mentorship and development of team, to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Coaching of Team:

• Effective and ongoing coaching of team, with very clear outcomes and objectives identified and monitored, by means of regular 1-1’s, clear 90-day action plans.

Information Management and Analysis:

• Leverage management tools viz. SSD, Impact Rx and others, to analyze data on a variety of critical business drivers ranging from coverage and frequency, to time allocation and productivity, with effective territory management as a key outcome.

Compliance:

• Ensure that all compliance elements are effectively implemented and adhered to:
• Forwarding of all received Product Quality Complaints, Adverse Events and Medical Enquiries to the relevant person in Quality Assurance/ Pharmacovigilance/ Medical Affairs.
• Ensure the availability of training plans according to the direct reports’ role profiles within the team;
• Ensure that the relevant training has been completed according to the training plan.

Travel:

• The role will require up to 60 % local travel and 5- 6-week sales cycles will be the norm. Occasional country trip co-travel with reportees may occur occasionally.

Requirements:

• Completed tertiary Diploma or Degree in a related discipline
• 4 Years Pharma industry experience
• Having attended formal Management programme or any other trade related certification or qualification
• Successful track record in current role
• Achieving the annual regional sales Targets and managing a territory expense budget.
• Ensuring successful implementation of the marketing strategy
• Attend customer focused functions.
• Participating in customer expos.
• Attend branded functions e.g. CPD functions in conjunction with Key Account Management team.
• To implement a territory business plan to accomplish objectives in line with the Sales and Marketing strategy.
• Collaboration with Medical, Marketing, Key Accounts & other RSM’s within the organization

Competencies:

• Excellent product knowledge, with a strong awareness of the competitor landscape and activity.
• Solution oriented with a proven ability to implement initiatives effectively. Strong attention to detail, with analytical insight
• Proven track record of performance and of having effectively managed high performing teams
• Ability to work under pressure, and to tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a team across varying areas (e.g Medical, Marketing, KAM;’s, divisions)
• Extraordinary ability to build effective relationships in a short space of time. Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent detailing and negotiation skills
• Embodies the companies Values & Behaviours in all internal and external interactions
• Excellent team player, with the ability to see the bigger picture
• MS Office, with Excel at an advanced level

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Main Objective:

• Manage compliance, governance, and the control environment.
• Provide strategic assistance to the executive team.
• Perform analytical reviews, to inform business decisions.
• Provide technical skills to the finance teams.
• Automation of finance functions and streamlining business processes.
• Establish and maintain a strong Internal Financial Control environment, within the production and head office environments.
• Maintain sound corporate governance within the organisation, to comply with statutory and regulatory, as well as company policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compliance – Risk, Internal Audit, VAT, Taxation (All)
• Costing and Inventory Management
• Insurance
• Technical support:

- IFRS (Implementation of all new standards applicable).

- Taxation – Responsible for SA and non-SA (Ensure correct stakeholders in the different countries).

• Budgets, including reports and papers.
• Assistance with presentations (QBR etc.).
• Year end.
• External audit process.
• Staff supervision.
• Support to FD:

- Automation of manual processes.

- Innovation e.g., investigation of RPA technology, tax tool, consolidation tool.

- Strategy implementation.

- Analysis of information.

- Knowledge transfer.

- Support EXCO requirements.

• Review relevant countries balance sheet reconciliations, and engage with finance teams to understand reconciliations items and resolve any variances in a timely manner.
• Manage foreign currency exposure in all countries and provide guidance to countries.
• Manage financial year ends, and liaise with all countries' auditors, to ensure process is complete per deadlines set, and all audit matters are resolved.
• Review annual audit packs.
• Conduct ad-hoc country visits and assess internal controls procedures, as well as advise on changes to be implemented.
• Maintain sound corporate governance within the organisation, ensure justifiable decision making reflects corporate values, as well as ensure transparency.
• Ensure financial discipline-provide budgetary resources & monitor budget management.
• Ensure adequate explanations for all over/under expenditure.
• Give input into business planning process.
• Manage internal & external audit process.
• Provide problem solving assistance.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements, meet principles of sound corporate governance and internationally accepted standards.
• Manage all financial aspects relating to any compliance aspects of the business, to ensure validity, accuracy, and completeness of information.
• Enforce sound corporate governance within the organisation, to comply with statutory laws and regulations as well as company policies.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and frameworks: JSE listing requirements, IFRS, VAT Act, Income Tax Act, Companies Act, King 3, Consumer Protection Act, National Credit Act, South African Reserve Bank requirements.

Requirements:

• Minimum - CA (SA)
• MBA Advantageous
• Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation - Advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years experience in relevant field, with 3 years relevant manufacturing experience.

Competencies:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and frameworks: JSE listing requirements, IFRS, VAT Act, Income Tax Act, Companies Act, King 4, Consumer Protection Act, National Credit Act, South African Reserve Bank requirements.
• Familiar and competent in Microsoft Office.
• Good understanding of the principals of contract knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of financial principals and processes.
• Good presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.

Core Behavioural Competencies:

• Highly adaptable and resilient individual who can work under pressure.
• High levels of emotional maturity and self-control.
• An extremely responsible and reputable individual with high levels of integrity and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal ability - good written and verbal communication, and able to relate and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and customers (internal and external).
• A self-starter, who is decisive and who will take a proactive and assertive approach to issues/concerns.
• Very strong customer service orientation, ensuring credibility and respect from the executive team.
• Good business orientation, with a proven understanding of the company's regulatory and commercial environment.
• Exemplary planning and organizational skills with excellent time management.
• Exceptionally strong detail and quality focus.
• Decision making.
• Teamwork and engagement of others.
• Work standards.
• Reliability.
• Motivation of self and others.

Adaptability:

• Problem-solving
• Integrity and trust
• Communication skills
• Planning and organization
• Stress tolerance
• Initiative
• Building relationships

Functional and Technical Competencies:

• Coaching and Mentoring
• Facilitation of meetings
• Project Management
• Researching
• Effective Change Management
• Conflict Management
• Product Knowledge
• Route-cause analysis
• Excellent Customer Service

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• Constantly achieve individual regional and divisional sales budgets as well as EI and Sales vs targets
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and Key Customers
• Successfully implement sales and marketing strategies
• Analysis of regional sales, competitor and market share data, then help develop strategies and action plans to maximise sales potential in the area
• To efficiently manage expenses and to submit accurate monthly Sales reports and administration
• To respond adequately and professionally to customer complaints and queries
• Adhere to CRM reporting requirements
• To establish and maintain excellent relationships with key customers & decision makers
• Responsbile for consistently achieve market share and growth objectives for territory
• Successful implementation of marketing strategies
• Meet all sales, and infield activity objectives
• To respond adequately & professionally to customer complaints & queries
• Diligent reporting as required by line manager

Requirements: 

• Tertiary qualification within the sciences preferable
• Minimum 4 years previous experience as a Doctor Detail Sales Representative
• Knowledge of and experience with specialists will be an advantage
• Computer literacy: MS Office (proficient in Excel, Word & Power Point)
• Valid driver’s licence
• Skills / Competencies Required

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

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Job Purpose:

• To develop, manage and sustain a profitable, added-value portfolio by understanding, anticipating, creating and meeting Physician and patient needs.
• To plan, develop and implement brand plans and programs for the portfolio, ensuring that the strategic business goals and financial objectives are met.
• Successfully launch new additions to the portfolios into the market

Key Responsibilities:

• Dvelop brand strategies and appropriate brand plans, with objectives, resources, KPIs and expected returns
• Drive successful implementation of brand strategies and tactics
• Develop customer understanding, analysis and insight generation
• Develop deep knowledge of market dynamics, needs and opportunities for the brands
• Network and build relationships with selected customers
• Work closely with sales team to develop necessary sales tools and training
• Manage and measure overall investment and sales according to pre-determined KPI's
• Manage forecasting 

Requirements:

• Brand Management experience essential
• Appropriate tertiary qualification (Medical related will be an advantage)
• Proficient in Excel, Word & Power Point
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Product Manager in Specialist and GP markets
• A valid driver’s license
• Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical market

Competencies:

• Analyse, interpret and report information
• A good understanding of pharmacology
• Thorough understanding of the South African Pharmaceutical Market
• Oversee implementation of Marketing strategic objectives
• Manage Brand Communication Strategy and Process
• Develop and present activity plan and manage implementation

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A Global Pharmaceutical company based in Johannesburg is seeking a Regulatory Pharmacist to join their dynamic team

Duties:

• Manage and maintain the integrity of the product dossier to ensure compliancy with the relevant health authority/s.
• Compile dossier/s and post registration amendments and submit to the relevant health authority
• Compile and maintain the package insert and patient information leaflet and communicate to QA the latest approved documents
• Develop relationships with the relevant health authority and country agents to ensure compliance.
• Communicate and capture the latest requirements and guidelines
• Manage and maintain the integrity of the product dossier to ensure compliancy with the relevant health authority/s. Update the dossier with the relevant quality, safety and efficacy information and communicate such information to the relevant stakeholders when applicable
• File the hard copy dossier, correspondence and amendment files in the relevant area. Supersede, file, print, scan and bind the dossier, correspondence and amendments to ensure an up to date product dossier in hard copy
• Scan and save the product dossier, correspondence and amendments in the correct product dossier folder structure. Ensure that the hard copy information is the same as electronic copy
• Manage the product/s registration certificate/s and ensure that it is available in hard copy and electronically.
• Built baseline dossiers converting the dossier information to the latest CTD format
• Manage the product/s relevant technical, quality, safety, risk, recent movements and efficacy information and communicate to the relevant stakeholders.
• Capture the information in the product information sheet, trackers to ensure accurate information reported.
• Conduct evaluations (due diligences) against the health authorities requirements and manage the information request and received accordingly, and in a timely manner
• Compile dossier/s and post registration amendments and submit to the relevant health authority.
• Follow up and respond in a timely manner to the health authority’s recommendations
• Ensure that product dossiers and registration certificates communicate the correct final product manufacturers and laboratories. Ensure and facilitate that the latest GMP certificates, manufacturing license and Site Master Files are either in the dossier or available
• Ensure that the relevant product/s Quality/Technical agreements are in place
• Ensure that the artwork (pack, PI and PIL) in the market is in line with the dossier; facilitate any discrepancy between the dossier, registration certificate and the commercial artwork with QA.
• Compile and maintain the package insert and patient information leaflet and communicate to QA the latest approved documents.
• Ensure that the dossier contain the process validation report where the validations batches were manufactured with the correct formulation, method of manufacturing and in the registered manufacturing site
• Ensure that the current analytical methods are validated and update the dossier accordingly. Verify if the specifications and COA are in line with each other and communicate to QA any findings related to specifications and procedures
• Make sure that the dossier contains stability data manufactured with API from the registered API manufacturer, in the registered manufacturing site, packed in the packaging available in the market/s.
• Ensure that the relevant environmental conditions are clearly communicated to QA to ensure the role out of a stability program to satisfy our target countries.
• Manage the safety and efficacy requirements related to your product/s to satisfy existing health authorities as well as in the developing territories
• Ensure that new product samples are kept according to the required environmental conditions
• Verify marketing material on your product/s and ensure that it is line with the product/s dossier, Martindale, relevant SOP and local legislation in the relevant country
• Maintain registrations of products in the related countries.
• Track recent developments of new registrations and/or amendments and ensure that the retention fees are paid. Manage the registration certificates, if applicable.
• Develop relationships with the relevant health authority and country agents to ensure compliance. Communicate and capture the latest requirements and guidelines
• Manage products, projects and areas in a responsible manner and in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in pharmacy (BPharm)
• Registration with the Pharmacy Council, South Africa
• Minimum 3 years Regulatory experience
• Experience/exposure to pharmacovigilance and clinical work is a recommendation.
• Good project management skills.
• Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, negotiation skills and customer focus.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

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Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure existing and new staff are trained regarding Patient Control Sheet System
• Monthly reports must be drawn up and sent to the Regional Manager
• Ensure staff adhere to the Time and Attendance system
• Draw up and ensure that the Regional Manager has been supplied with a copy of the draft roster monthly
• Advise staff of current and revised Company Policies and Procedures
• Arrange with HR Manager for Unit staff to attend training courses and or congresses
• Recruitment of new staff
• Supervise and evaluate the quality of the patient care provided
• Plan and conduct performance appraisals twice yearly and provide Head Office with copies
• Ensure accurate monitoring and recording of stock in accordance with Head Office Procedures
• Ordering of stock
• Strict adherence to capturing DataWise information
• Maintenance of Kidney Wise program
• Ensure strict adherence to all company Policies

Requirements:

• Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse or with HPCSA as a Graduate Clinical Technologist
• Previous Management Experience Advantageous
• Nephrology Course advantageous
• BHSc Clinical Technology (Nephrology)
• MS package (Essential)
• Willing to work flexible hours if necessary
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport essential
• Renal experience (Essential)

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Job Purpose:
The Global Public Health Access and Health Systems Lead, will lead efforts on advancing Immunization Access Strategies and Programs on the African Continent. This role will be responsible for ensuring access to vaccines across critical countries on the Continent and  working with a variety of stakeholders, including internal stakeholders (medical affairs, external affairs, program leads, government affairs, regulatory) and external stakeholders (country level key opinion leaders, government officials, multi-lateral organizations, regulatory bodies).
The position will report into the GPH Vaccines organization Africa Implementation Lead, and will work in close concert within a triad in specific geographies on the African continent: the GPH Vaccines Programs Liaison and GPH Vaccines Medical Affairs Liaison.

Key Responsibilities:
Work with the Regional / Country level Government Affairs and Policy Team and the Global Public Health Vaccine team to define and advance regional policy objectives/strategies and to set up partnerships to implement programs that create increased access to innovative vaccines across member countries in the Africa Union, including

• Assess regional/country policy gaps for immunization access in lower income markets and develop plan to address.
• Working with the Country-level GPH Vaccine Program Liaison, develop regional and local partnerships to implement broad-scale or targeted programs to address gaps in immunization in lower income markets, including behavioral and structural barriers to vaccine uptake.
• Support engagement of the Global Public Health team with regional vaccines policy-makers and partners to facilitate access & implementation in lower income countries (GAVI/ WHO/BMGF)
• Serve as a subject matter expert to inform the GPH Vaccine team on a variety of vaccine implementation plans and policy topics, and enable collaboration with other regional colleagues to understand how these topics impact the life-cycle of vaccines from manufacturing to distribution to administration across lower income markets.

Requirements:

• Degree in Science, Health Policy, Public Health, or other relevant areas of specialization required including a Post-Graduate Specialization (preferred)

Experience and Skills:
Required:
Domain Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of vaccine, immunization, public health systems and policies on the African continent and Market Access, HTA methodologies
• Deep knowledge of the African Continent and healthcare environment
• Knowledge of the multi-lateral vaccine relevant institutions is required

Experience:

• Experience working on regional and local implementation of new vaccine programs is required
• Experience in key account management type role, helping to streamline processes and remove roadblocks, is required

Leadership/Culture:

• Demonstrated leadership ability to identify strategic priorities, bring together different internal groups and deliver results.
• Ability to operate in an evolving ecosystem, helping to establish new approaches or solutions is required
• Ability to work cross-functionally and be able to influence senior leaders and peers is required
• Strong cross-cultural and teamwork skills is required
• Sound ethical judgement and integrity and an ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally is required
• Strong oral and written communication skills to influence and effectively lead internal and external audiences to desired outcomes is required
• Ability to advance on multiple priorities under pressure is required
• Strong program management skills is required
• Self-motivation, Impact and influence required
• Strategic Thinking & Business acumen required
• Drive to make a difference is required

Preferred:

• Multiple language skills preferred, including local languages for specific region supported in Africa
• Experience working with industry groups and alliances preferred
• Experience working on multi-lateral organizations or government agencies preferred
• Consistent record in identifying policy trends affecting public and private health sector and/or the bio-pharmaceutical or vaccine Research & Development industry and advancing policy solutions is preferred

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Job Purpose:
The Global Public Health Access and Health Systems Lead, will lead efforts on advancing Immunization Access Strategies and Programs on the African Continent. This role will be responsible for ensuring access to vaccines across critical countries on the Continent and  working with a variety of stakeholders, including internal stakeholders (medical affairs, external affairs, program leads, government affairs, regulatory) and external stakeholders (country level key opinion leaders, government officials, multi-lateral organizations, regulatory bodies).
The position will report into the GPH Vaccines organization Africa Implementation Lead, and will work in close concert within a triad in specific geographies on the African continent: the GPH Vaccines Programs Liaison and GPH Vaccines Medical Affairs Liaison.

Key Responsibilities:
Work with the Regional / Country level Government Affairs and Policy Team and the Global Public Health Vaccine team to define and advance regional policy objectives/strategies and to set up partnerships to implement programs that create increased access to innovative vaccines across member countries in the Africa Union, including

• Assess regional/country policy gaps for immunization access in lower income markets and develop plan to address.
• Working with the Country-level GPH Vaccine Program Liaison, develop regional and local partnerships to implement broad-scale or targeted programs to address gaps in immunization in lower income markets, including behavioral and structural barriers to vaccine uptake.
• Support engagement of the Global Public Health team with regional vaccines policy-makers and partners to facilitate access & implementation in lower income countries (GAVI/ WHO/BMGF)
• Serve as a subject matter expert to inform the GPH Vaccine team on a variety of vaccine implementation plans and policy topics, and enable collaboration with other regional colleagues to understand how these topics impact the life-cycle of vaccines from manufacturing to distribution to administration across lower income markets.

Requirements:

• Degree in Science, Health Policy, Public Health, or other relevant areas of specialization required including a Post-Graduate Specialization (preferred)

Experience and Skills:
Required:
Domain Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of vaccine, immunization, public health systems and policies on the African continent and Market Access, HTA methodologies
• Deep knowledge of the African Continent and healthcare environment
• Knowledge of the multi-lateral vaccine relevant institutions is required

Experience:

• Experience working on regional and local implementation of new vaccine programs is required
• Experience in key account management type role, helping to streamline processes and remove roadblocks, is required

Leadership/Culture:

• Demonstrated leadership ability to identify strategic priorities, bring together different internal groups and deliver results.
• Ability to operate in an evolving ecosystem, helping to establish new approaches or solutions is required
• Ability to work cross-functionally and be able to influence senior leaders and peers is required
• Strong cross-cultural and teamwork skills is required
• Sound ethical judgement and integrity and an ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally is required
• Strong oral and written communication skills to influence and effectively lead internal and external audiences to desired outcomes is required
• Ability to advance on multiple priorities under pressure is required
• Strong program management skills is required
• Self-motivation, Impact and influence required
• Strategic Thinking & Business acumen required
• Drive to make a difference is required

Preferred:

• Multiple language skills preferred, including local languages for specific region supported in Africa
• Experience working with industry groups and alliances preferred
• Experience working on multi-lateral organizations or government agencies preferred
• Consistent record in identifying policy trends affecting public and private health sector and/or the bio-pharmaceutical or vaccine Research & Development industry and advancing policy solutions is preferred

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

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