Job Description

Company Description
We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high-quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversi?ed by geography, product, and manufacturing capability.
Aspen is a dynamic organisation built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high-performing individuals who are passionate about their careers and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source 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

• Strategic Decision Making
• Market analysis and insight
• Develop portfolio/brand strategy for sustainable business growth and profitability
• Successful implementation and monitoring of 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
• Compile and manage advertising budget and spend
• Ability to manage 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 a 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 MOQs
• Accurately assess market potential by preparing product P&Ls to successfully implement new product launches
• Evaluate Congress attendance and participation to maximize ROI
• Innovative way of thinking to secure a competitive advantage
• Solution-oriented
• Provide creative direction for brand/portfolio strategies and manage Agency outcomes
• Pipeline management to secure future portfolio assets
• Sense of urgency in the resolution of customer queries
• Quality assessments of portfolio/ brand strategy implementation through in-field visits

EDUCATIONALREQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Commercial / Marketing Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2- 3 years preferred Marketing Management experience
• 3+ years Pharma and or/ marketing industry experience
• Relevant therapeutic area knowledge is a definite advantage
• Understanding and experience in the relevant market of portfolio operation is important

KNOWLEDGE

• Applicable industry knowledge
• Therapeutic area knowledge
• Understanding of the market dynamics in the area in which the BU operates
• Ability to effectively operate the Microsoft Office suite
• Commercial knowledge

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Enthusiasm, passion, and high energy are key requisites
• Commercial acumen
• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Networking ability (to develop and maintain KOL relationships included)
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Sense of urgency
• Prioritizing and planning
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude for continuous learning and coaching
• Influential and impactful presentation skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CVs online on or before 01 August 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 informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.