COMPANY DESCRIPTION
We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversified by geography, product and manufacturing capability.
Aspen is a dynamic organisation built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.
The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.
OBJECTIVE OF ROLE
Drive sustainable, profitable growth of the product portfolios/ therapeutic categories with appropriate strategic direction, brand stewardship and commercial acumen.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role:
- Strategic Decision making
- Market analysis and insight
- Develop portfolio/brand strategy for sustainable business growth and profitability
- Successful implementation and monitor the roll out of the above with the required measurements in place for successful outcomes
- Anticipate future trends in disease management and the market environment
- Commercial capability
- Ability to set sales budgets and manage
- Ability to manage Advertising and Promotion budgets and ROI impact
- Compile and manage advertising budget and spend
- Ability to manage the cross functional networks and channel resources for the portfolio to drive profitable growth with the required and shared accountability to achieve business targets
- Ability to interpret and implement insights drawn from a variety of internal and external data sources as result of the required interactions
- Forecasting accuracy and stock management which entails minimizing write-off costs and returns, monitoring and managing wholesalers’ stock holding and backorders
- Maintaining portfolio profitability through pricing strategies, profit margins and batch MOQ’s
- Accurately assess market potential by preparing product P&L’s to successfully implement new product launches
- Evaluate Congress attendance and participation to maximize ROI
- Innovative way of thinking to secure a competitive advantage
- Solution orientated
- Provide creative direction for brand/ portfolios strategies and manage Agency outcomes
- Pipeline management to secure future portfolio assets
- Sense of urgency in resolution of customer queries
- Quality assessments of portfolio/ brand strategy implementation through in field visits
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant Post matric Marketing/Health Science qualification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Financial literacy
- Ability to work on Qlikview models is advantageous
- 2 years Pharmaceutical /Marketing industry experience
- 2-3 years brand management
- Applicable industry knowledge
SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- Commercial acumen
- Analytical skills
- People Management
- Project management
- Networking ability
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Self-starter and self -motivated
- Sense of urgency and Agile
- Prioritizing and planning
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Aptitude for continuous learning
- Influential and impactful presentation skills
- Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel as per the expectations of the role.
Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV’s online on or before 10 January 2025 Please note that if you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.
