Act as a medical advisor and provide strategic medical and scientific advice and support to all functions, particularly to the marketing and sales functions, and drive best in class medical knowledge relating to respective therapeutic areas, customer insight and market intelligence, to build and maintain the Cipla Medpro brand.


Key Accountabilities

Act as a medical advisor to Marketing and... Sales by providing the relevant technical advice and support required in order to help them execute the marketing strategy effectively.


Develop coherent and integrated Medical Affairs brand plans ensuring that nominated individuals are integral to all stages of the brand planning process, proactively contributing to the business.
Provide scientific contribution to the creation of marketing material, where required
Review and approve all promotional, educational and marketing material in accordance with the Code of Marketing Practice, and internal procedures
Develop and implement therapeutic area specific medical affairs plans and publication plans
Respond and resolve the concerns or issues that arise as part of marketing activities e.g. advertising complaints
Be the lead internal resource for Scientific Advisory boards.
Review and sign off promotional, educational and marketing aids in accordance with internal procedures.
Respond to complex questions and/ or serious issues that arise e.g. advertising complaints.
Ensure that product development strategies are aligned with marketing plans
Provide relevant training to the sales representatives, when required.
Provide strategic support to Commercial and Corporate Affairs in Public Relations campaigns


Provide medical Information by being the scientific ambassador and custodian for the brands owned in the respective therapeutic area


Provide timeous, up-to-date and relevant medical information on Company products and related therapeutic areas to internal and external customers.
Act as scientific expert on products within the portfolios
Oversee journal subscriptions and overall flow of scientific and competitor information into the organization for the respective portfolio
Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the therapy areas by reviewing the literature, interact with Key Opinion Leaders and other key stakeholders and attending scientific congresses.


Provide support to the regulatory function in the areas requiring medical input in order to support registrations


Provide the scientific input required to ensure timely and appropriate responses to regulatory queries raised
Provide scientific support for product registrations


Provide medical expertise in the event of adverse experiences and motivate clinical safety in order to drive Pharmacovigilance


Provide scientific expertise in the review of adverse experiences locally and contribute to global pharmacovigilance activities
Support the Drug Safety Officer (DSO) in ensuring regular training of employees in accordance with Company procedures and relevant guidelines.
Support the DSO in ensuring that safety data exchange agreements are in place and valid with all relevant 3rd parties, and are aligned to Company procedures and compliant with relevant legislation


Support the Business and Product Development team by providing scientific inputs to accelerate and drive the strategy for the business


Provide scientific input for business development projects
Conduct Therapeutic Area needs analysis
Determine innovative and representative Therapeutic Area product requirements that will cater for the South African market and advise the business on such insights
Determine and develop local trends relating to Therapeutic Area products and appropriately share them within the organization in order to drive strategy and appropriateness of the business


Develop and manage internal and external stakeholder and cross functional relationship order to ensure medical support and provide value to the business


Identify and develop key relationships with Cipla Global
Interact with line managers on a regular basis in order to ensure Medical meets the needs of the business
Build and pro-actively maintain critical relationships with key thought leaders locally and internationally in terms of therapeutic areas in order to drive best in class medical affairs
Strengthen the company image with the scientific community, health authorities, regulatory bodies and industry associations


Assist and support in the expanding market access to products providing necessary support in the areas required


Engage with the health care funders on a health and pharmacoeconomic level in order to assist company in expanding access to marketed products
Support company to ensure value-based pricing of products
Manage requests for Cipla products unapproved in South Africa (MCC Section 21 process applications)
Manage communication with treating doctors (product applicant) and patients
Set prices of products in consultation with finance department
Oversee product logistics
Act as general advisor on Section 21 procurement process


Educational qualifications:


MBchB (Medical Doctor) and registration with the relevant regulatory body


Relevant experience:


5 to 7 years’ experience in a similar role in the pharmaceutical industry covering all areas of the function. Clinical decision making and pharmacology knowledge will be an added advantage more

Job Purpose


Assisting the Drug Safety Manager in ensuring that the Company is at all times, compliant with the relevant laws, regulations and guidelines that govern drug safety and for establishing and maintaining the drug safety system so that information regarding all suspected adverse reactions reported to Company employees, are collected, and collated in order to be accessible to get an... overall view.
In the absence of the Drug Safety Manager, assume the responsibilities of the DSM as the Deputy.


Accountabilities 

Pharmacovigilance (PV):


Understand various functions of PV and operational aspects.
Assist with day-to-day PV operational activities.
Understand ICSRs (Individual Case Safety Reports) management and assessment as per internal procedures.
Act as case owner for assigned ICSRs to ensure accurate completion of data entry (DE), data review (DR) and regulatory reporting (RR), in line with company SOPs.
 Always to ensure the maintenance of a high standard of care quality processing.
Follow-Up on all AE/ADR related queries received from spontaneous/solicited reports within the timelines specified in company SOPs.
Update RMP implementation tracking and compile safety sales data on request.
Highlighting any safety related issues to the attention of the management team.
Assist in conducting reconciliation of all adverse event reports received by PV from internal (QA/MI and ACC) and external stakeholders.
Support with the preparation and implementation of PV SOPs.
Assist in raising and closing out all CAPAs, Deviations and Actions on time as per internal company SOPs.


Accountabilities 


Understand SDEA obligations in order to ensure all aspects under agreements are dully executed.
Support the continuous development and improvement of the PV function while upholding Cipla core values
Understand signal management processes and conduct signal detection activities.
Serves as Regulatory Intelligence specialist for the PV function.
Complies with the requirements set out in the PVA/SDEA’s
Identifies and develops key relationships with Cipla global.
Leverage compliance expertise and alignment with Global Drug Safety
Responding and assisting to ad hoc business requests
Undertaking research on a variety of tasks and project and presenting findings in a confident and professional manner
Completion of Performance Reviews
Raising and reviewing of Change Controls for safety variations etc.
Assist in training of all Cipla employees and distributors/service providers on Pharmacovigilance and act as the learning management system administrator for PV.
Assist with review and compilation of SDEAs


Education Qualification


Passed and Completed Tertiary Degree: Degree or Diploma in Health Sciences
1-3 years in Pharmacovigilance or Medical Affairs.
Relevant Work Experience
3 years in Pharmacovigilance or Medical Affairs. more

Job Purpose


Create and develop the maximum profitable sales of all company products and build goodwill with the medical community, hospitals, other health centres, and sales outlets to gain maximum understanding and acceptance of company products and policie.


Accountabilities


Meet personal sales targets as established, incorporating the full range of products / services within... identified markets or geography
Coordinate adherence to customer & internal / external stakeholder policy / procedure and cross-functional integration to provide support and guidance
Assist in financial management to keep control on spends


Education Qualification


Relevant Diploma/ Degree


Relevant Work Experience


2 - 5 years’ experience in a Sales role, covering all areas of the function – Pharma/Medical Sales preferably more

Job Purpose


To provide cross-functional support, ensuring stock security (out of stock, stock to norm, new launches)
To liaise with commercial and supply chain teams
To request and review batch documentation and samples for product release to market.
To approve batch reviews and release stock to market.
To conduct self-inspections and provide support during Internal audits and CAPA... closure
To provide support to QMS in deviations and CR in supporting data
To maintain the Batch release training module and to utilize this module to train colleagues identified to perform batch review.
To generate Risk release reports, daily Lot release status reports, and monthly Q+R reports
To review release reports for continued relevance and either update or close off the reports upon receipt of SAHPRA post registration amendment approvals.
To compile the data required for the submission of PIT exemption applications.
To provide support for the downloading of data loggers, training and datalogger manual compilation
To provide support to the Batch release manager with respect to the compilation and maintenance of applicable departmental SOP’s.
To provide support to the Batch release manager with respect to the monthly Q and R report.


Accountabilities


Perform Batch Reviews
Perform Batch Release/Approvals
Lot release of Vaccines
Lot release of other Biologicals
Maintenance and utilization of the Batch release training module for new reviewers
Generation, review and update of release reports
Type 1A variations
Collation of data required for the application of exemption of PIT
Provides Batch Release support with downloading of data loggers.
Develops and maintains SOP’s.
Provides support to the Batch Release Manager
Training 
Managing direct report/s
Pharmacovigilance
Any other reasonable duties


Education Qualification


B.Pharm


Relevant Work Experience


Pharmaceutical industry experience would be essential
Quality assurance knowledge would be essential
Experience in Lot Release would be beneficial
Experience in Regulatory would be beneficial
Experience in Supply chain would be beneficial more

Job Purpose


Review of production plan.
Creation of monthly purchase requisition of raw material and packing material for a specific cluster of units as per plan available in IBP/SAP by monitoring existing inventories.
Collaborating with procurement, supply planner, unit planner teams as per plan available in IBP/MRP as per set guidelines and ensure material availability.
Initiate and... co-ordinate action plans to manage materials shortages.
Complete Monthly shortages reports.
Expedite or defer materials as per SAP or Unit Planner recommendations to support business requirements timeously.
Ensure maintenance of SAP master data to drive and support MRP.
Propose and evaluate continuous improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
Provide material schedules (Forecasts) to all suppliers on a quarterly basis for a rolling 12 months.
Minimize or eliminate excess inventory.
Proactively eliminate slow-moving and obsolete stock (SLOB).


Key Accountabilities (1/5)

Creation of Purchase requisition for raw materials and packing materials based on production plan available as per set guidelines and ensure material availability:


Check material availability as per the BOM explosion.
Check RM, PM inventory in other units for stock transfer.
Create and release purchase requisition for RM, PM in SAP as per IBP / SAP MRP plan


Key Accountabilities (2/5)

Liaise with Procurement, , Plant Planners, Stores, QA and manufacturing teams on delivery of material:


Liaise with procurement team for the material follow-up.
Liaise with stores team for the delivery of material.


Key Accountabilities (3/5)

Check with Procurement and ensure material delivery to ensure material availability. Action on rejection by procurement:


Ensure the details on delivery of goods, rejection and delays are updated respective supply and business teams
Co-ordinate with procurement and QA teams on the material rejection and CAPA
Be a point of contact for Control Tower meetings for assigned unit.


Key Accountabilities (4/5)

Ensure to raise Purchase requisition for RM, PM in adherence to the agreed standards of quantities and timelines for optimum inventory levels at all units:


Timely creation of indents as per the BOM specifications.
Adherence to MRP created PRs and ensure to meet inventory target.
Ensure Stock availability to support production plan
Eliminate material shortages


Key Accountabilities (5/5)

Liaise with Procurement, Stores team on the action for the non-moving inventory such salvaging, disposal, destruction to avoid CoPE reduction and ensure minimum loss on non-moving, slow moving inventory:


Collating data for salvaging of non-moving inventory.
To dispose of non-moving material with the help of procurement.
To intimate stores for raising disposal/ destruction authorization as per DOA
Action on report generated on obsolete and expiring material.
Sharing visibility/ data for short term and long term capacity building for warehouses.


MIS & Reporting:


Prepare regular reporting from MRP and share with all stakeholders.
Prepare cluster-wise total material CoPE risk and report to Finance.
Prepare month-on-month inventory simulation.
Prepare monthly material availability ie. Full-kitting report.
Report Critical materials in weekly huddle meeting to de-risk production and business commitment.


Education Qualification


Grade 12/ Matric/ Equivalent


Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in:


Mechanical Engineering
Supply Chain
Finance
Bachelor of Commerce
Industrial Engineering
Or any other related qualification


Relevant Work Experience


4-6 years of supply chain and/or operations experience in pharmaceutical, FMCG industry, or other manufacturing specifically in manufacturing units
Excellent presentation skills and ability to proactively contribute to customer presentations more

Job Purpose


Review of production plan.
Creation of monthly purchase requisition of raw material and packing material for a specific cluster of units as per plan available in IBP/SAP by monitoring existing inventories.
Collaborating with procurement, supply planner, unit planner teams as per plan available in IBP/MRP as per set guidelines and ensure material availability.
Initiate and... co-ordinate action plans to manage materials shortages.
Complete Monthly shortages reports.
Expedite or defer materials as per SAP or Unit Planner recommendations to support business requirements timeously.
Ensure maintenance of SAP master data to drive and support MRP.
Propose and evaluate continuous improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
Provide material schedules (Forecasts) to all suppliers on a quarterly basis for a rolling 12 months.
Minimize or eliminate excess inventory.
Proactively eliminate slow-moving and obsolete stock (SLOB).


Key Accountabilities (1/5)

Creation of Purchase requisition for raw materials and packing materials based on production plan available as per set guidelines and ensure material availability:


Check material availability as per the BOM explosion.
Check RM, PM inventory in other units for stock transfer.
Create and release purchase requisition for RM, PM in SAP as per IBP / SAP MRP plan


Key Accountabilities (2/5)

Liaise with Procurement, , Plant Planners, Stores, QA and manufacturing teams on delivery of material:


Liaise with procurement team for the material follow-up.
Liaise with stores team for the delivery of material.


Key Accountabilities (3/5)

Check with Procurement and ensure material delivery to ensure material availability. Action on rejection by procurement:


Ensure the details on delivery of goods, rejection and delays are updated respective supply and business teams
Co-ordinate with procurement and QA teams on the material rejection and CAPA
Be a point of contact for Control Tower meetings for assigned unit.


Key Accountabilities (4/5)

Ensure to raise Purchase requisition for RM, PM in adherence to the agreed standards of quantities and timelines for optimum inventory levels at all units:


Timely creation of indents as per the BOM specifications.
Adherence to MRP created PRs and ensure to meet inventory target.
Ensure Stock availability to support production plan
Eliminate material shortages


Key Accountabilities (5/5)

Liaise with Procurement, Stores team on the action for the non-moving inventory such salvaging, disposal, destruction to avoid CoPE reduction and ensure minimum loss on non-moving, slow moving inventory:


Collating data for salvaging of non-moving inventory.
To dispose of non-moving material with the help of procurement.
To intimate stores for raising disposal/ destruction authorization as per DOA
Action on report generated on obsolete and expiring material.
Sharing visibility/ data for short term and long term capacity building for warehouses.


MIS & Reporting:


Prepare regular reporting from MRP and share with all stakeholders.
Prepare cluster-wise total material CoPE risk and report to Finance.
Prepare month-on-month inventory simulation.
Prepare monthly material availability ie. Full-kitting report.
Report Critical materials in weekly huddle meeting to de-risk production and business commitment.


Education Qualification

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in:


Mechanical or Industrial engineering
Commerce
Finance
Supply Chain
or any other related qualification


Relevant Work Experience


4-6 years of supply chain and/or operations experience in pharmaceutical, FMCG industry, or other manufacturing specifically in manufacturing units
Excellent presentation skills and ability to proactively contribute to customer presentations more

Job Purpose 


Responsible for ensuring that facilities, layout and machinery used to produce new and existing materials and goods run to their maximum efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical and instrument equipment. 


Key Accountabilities 


Responsible for the following functions within the Engineering... Department :- 
Equipment preventative and breakdown maintenance of the OSD facility. This includes the management of the preventative maintenance software programme. 
Managing and driving department excellence, e,g. Idea Log, process optimization and improvements, etc. 
Calibration related to the OSD facility. 
To ensure that engineering activities are carried out in a cGMP approved manner. 
Collaborates in the planning of new facilities and equipment or their replacement or sale. 
Recommends alteration, replacement, maintenance, construction, expansion, rehabilitation, disposal, inventory of engineering spares and execute construction required by such facility programmes. 
Prepare work authorization. 
SOP preparation, revision and ensuring ongoing training to personnel. 
Identification and evaluation of training needs for all departmental persons. 
Preparation and approval of change control, CAPA, deviation and risk assessment documents. 
Design tools, equipment, building, machinery and safety and protective devices. 
Any other assignment allocated by Associate Director - Engineering. 
Manpower requirements are identified for maximum productivity 
Budgets are prepared according to operational requirements 
Resource acquisition and other expenditure is planned as per budget 
Capital expenditure budgeting and execution
All queries are followed up and resolved in the shortest possible timeframe within policy framework 
A professional attitude is displayed when responding to a customers needs 
Methods for improving customer services are proposed, developed and continuously updated 
Internal and External customers are constantly updated as to the progress of their queries 
Familiar with recognized pharmaceutical systems supporting FDA/MHRA requirements such as DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ, Validation, Deviation Systems, Change Control and Quality improvement programmes 
Managing the maintenance of equipment, machinery, breakdown services, contractors and equipment 
To manage spares, equipment, installations, commissioning and disposal of all relevant assets according to company policy 
To manage and control all Engineering departmental deviations as agreed with the Head of Engineering 
Product knowledge is utilized to ensure information supplied to customers is up to date and accurate 
Programs are monitored to ensure target achievement 
Manage and control the planned preventative maintenance system 
Engineering issues are dealt with in line with customer service philosophy  
Engineering feedback is communicated to relevant departments 
Regular feedback sessions are held to ensure continual improvement  
Trend analysis and predictive maintenance programmes 
Review technical advancements 
Use of equipment and technology is maximised 
Equipment is maintained according to standard operating procedures  
Training is identified to accommodate innovation in technology, systems, capable of complying with inspection authority scrutinisation, ensuring change control and operator/user competency is current and reliable 
Upgrade, design parameters, philosophies, structural as required to enhance the functionality of equipment 
Hazardous situations are reported or resolved immediately 
Safety and health equipment is available and ready for use 
Perform monthly Health and Safety audits to ensure EHS Compliance to OSH Act 
Attend monthly safety meetings and take minutes recording all safety transgressions 
Incidents/accidents are prevented by effective operating of equipment and by following health and safety procedures 
Introduce Health and Safety procedures in accordance with current legislation 
GMR 2.1 appointment 
Learning achievements are acknowledged to improve staff performance and motivation 
Team effectiveness is facilitated and assessed against standards and contingencies applied when required 
On the job assessment and feedback occur timeously
Performance issues are accurately identified and action is instituted 
Potential conflict is resolved according to IR procedures 
Disciplinary action is taken according to the IR policy – in cases of extreme poor performances and inappropriate behaviour by staff
Staff performance is monitored against standards and regular feedback is provided 
Individual goals are developed and aligned to team goals and roles are clearly defined as per role profile 
Performance discussions are held regularly to identify learning requirements


Educational qualifications:  


National Diploma/BSc/BTech in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering 
A Government Certificate of Competency (Advantageous) 


Relevant experience:  


5 years’ experience in Factory maintenance (Pharmaceutical preferred) 
At least 3 years’ experience in a leadership role in the maintenance/technical field 
Knowledge of control systems and experience with PLC’s 
Planned maintenance experience 
Knowledge of the OHSAct more

FP&A, Accounting and Taxation: Provide decision analysis support, play a key role in finalizing budget and resources allocation, monitor and report actual performance against KPIs. Lead the taxation and accounting vertical.

Business Partnering: Provide financial leadership; challenge, guide, and advice on key business topics that have impact of the financial success of the business. Be a... partner in Performance review, strategic planning, and investment proposals to drive best outcomes.

Accountabilities

Financial Leadership, Strategy and Planning


Partner with Cipla One Africa Leadership and SSA leadership and provide informed financial lens/insights into strategic business decisions (growth plans, M&As, etc)
Partner with One Africa Finance Leadership to develop and implement SSA financial strategies to support the region's business ambitions.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.


Accountabilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis


Lead and drive accurate and timely reporting of Key Financial metrics as per guidelines both locally and to Central Teams.
Deliver consistent and relevant PnL Analysis and reviews with Key stakeholders including global, OneAfrica, brand leads, SLT, Sales teams etc.
Drive the implementation of Monthly Performance Reviews (MORs) and enable the commercial teams with regular Financia insights
Advice the business on budgetary variances on monthly basis and identify any remedial action that needs to be taken.
Provide insights and guidance to the business leads on price, mix and volumes analysis


Accountabilities

P&L Leadership


Facilitate business performance, drive top–line and bottom-line growth and mitigate financial risks to achieve budgeted sales targets for SSA – from both a management reporting and legal entity point of view
Responsible for business partnering with SSA Business using detailed MIS analysis with insights to influence and drive decision-making.
Drive financials with a focus on profitable growth, manage mix expectations while leveraging expenses to deliver margin improvement (including divisional, TA, brand P&Ls).
Review ROI/ROCE on key commercial spend and ensure funds are optimally directed to the best areas to drive profitable growth.
Review performance (down to TA and brand level) and provide guidance to heads of functions on implementation of financial strategy.
Drive the review and interpretation of financial information to identify key trends and areas for future exploitation within specific functions.
Review actual performance of Functional areas vs KPIs, challenges performance, identifies key variances and advises on potential solutions and risk mitigation for Heads of Functions.
Present detailed MIS analysis to leadership team with insights to drive value creation through maximizing opportunities and / or minimizing risks.


Accountabilities

Accounting & Controlling:

Maintain, monitor and review Financial Structure for SSA and ensure adherence to accounting standards to consistently achieve desired level of financial performance.


Drive all activities for maintaining a robust balance sheet and clean profit and loss accounts and consolidate across SSA entities.
Define and govern implementation of policies, procedures and standards, as per the local and Cipla global requirements and oversee compliance with Government pricing, Transfer pricing, Tax laws, Audits etc.


Accountabilities

Governance:


Propose critical audits and ensure audits are carried out as per requirements and timely resolution of issues and act as key interface between finance and various functions.
Standardize all finance practices assuring alignment with group finance practices, processes and systems and ensure effective and efficient delivery of financial processes, ensuring zero control risk.
Monitor and update DOA as per the prevailing business structures and compliance requirements


Accountabilities

People Leadership:


Drive the Finance team to meet the needs of business and deliver quality service in areas of priority.
Develop, coach, lead the team to ensure succession plan is developed, and facilitate growth; knowledge sharing and skills transfer within the team.
Lead / influence without direct authority.


Education Qualification


Ideal candidate’s academic background would be a B. Com in Finance + Chartered Accountancy or an MBA in Finance more

Job Purpose


Implement accurate and effective communication methods and activities, predominantly internally but not always limited to.
Ensure organisational initiatives, updates and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders in a consistent brand voice.


Key Accountabilities


Coordinate, manage and write Internal communications for the company through... campaigns, initiatives, presentations and the intranet to promote a favourable Cipla brand image
Audio Visuals & Creative support to build a business case
Create and build brand custodians of key internal stakeholders
Inclusion of manufacturing and warehouse Comms
Copywriting
Tactical & ad-hoc content requirements more

Job Purpose


Support the Regulatory Affairs function in its pre-registration and/or post-registration dossier submission activities by assisting in data gathering, screening, collating and compiling of the dossiers, post-registration variations and any other documentation in order to submit the same to the Health Authorities for approval within the defined timelines as per overall objective... of Cipla Medpro.


Accountabilities

CDT/New dossier submissions and approvals


Perform pre-launch activities to ensure timeous submission and registration of products within the defined timelines.
Dossier Life Cycle Management- Perform the dossier life cycle management activities by supporting the post registration variations and other activities to ensure support to the regulatory function and its objectives
Support and assist the administrative team in the responsibility to effectively manage and maintain dossiers (electronically and hard copies), collection and delivery of documents, ensure smooth operations and maintain quality standards
Develop and manage stakeholder relationships by communicating and interacting on a regular basis in order to achieve the functional objectives


Education Qualification


BPharm or BSc. or higher post graduate scientific degree


Relevant Work Experience


Minimum 2 years of experience in the regulatory function covering all areas, Attention to detail, Resilience, Collaborative approach, time-management, good communication skills, team player; experience in e-CTD submissions more