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 organization 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 Groups 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
Manage all internal and external pricing and re-imbursement activities to enable Aspens product portfolio in line with business strategy
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
xc2xb7Ensuring a standardized Aspen pricing management process is in place that enables commercial decision making and pricing decision implementation.
xc2xb7Implementation of pricing submissions effectively and efficiently through an engagement process with the National Department of Health for the submission of Single Exit Price revisions.
xc2xb7Preparation of all materials for pricing reviews, identification of pricing issues and project management all identified issues to resolution.
xc2xb7Development of product pricing and reimbursement scorecards to enable commercial team decision making and communication to commercial teams.
xc2xb7Development of a product portfolio reimbursement process via a structured database of access and re-imbursement information affecting Aspen products.
xc2xb7 Communication of the structured product reimbursement criteria to the sales teams and brand managers, to enable the commercial teams commercial activities.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
xc2xb7 Bachelors degree is a minimum requirement (in health, science, business or management)
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
xc2xb75 years plus experience in the Commercial Pharma (Finance/Marketing/Sales) environment is essential, including experience in pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement,
xc2xb7Must have the demonstrated ability to build relationships within complex organizations and contracts,
xc2xb7Able to project manage strategic and operational execution within pricing and reimbursement roles,
xc2xb7A sound understanding of the pharmaceutical market dynamics is required, with experience in pricing, procurement and contracting,
xc2xb7Able to develop robust forecast models with structured underlying assumptions,
xc2xb7Experience in Financial planning, Risk Management and contracting mechanisms with a sound financial understanding of P&L development in the pharmaceutical industry setting,
xc2xb7Knowledge of regulatory processes and legal documents, e.g. contracts/agreements, patents and trademark searches,
xc2xb7Ability to engage internal and external pricing and reimbursement stakeholders to manage the Aspen pricing and reimbursement process.
xc2xb7 Must have a comprehensive understanding of the medicines and related substances Act as it relates to the Single Exit Price, Medical Schemes Act and its consequences on Aspens product portfolio and product pricing decisions and potential consequences.
xc2xb7Proficient knowledge of the pricing and reimbursement landscape in South Africa, with a thorough understanding of commercial pharmaceutical strategies and tactics to ensure commercial ambitions are realized
SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
xc2xb7Strong analytical and negotiation skills
xc2xb7Exemplary Communication Skills
xc2xb7Skillful presenter of scientific and business information to executive level audiences
xc2xb7Demonstrated complex transversal project management skills
xc2xb7Sound time management skills and deadline driven by a sense of urgency.
xc2xb7Ability to work independently, under pressure and use initiative.
xc2xb7Forward thinking, proactive, problem-solving and results oriented
xc2xb7Strong networking capabilities and the ability to work cross-functionally
xc2xb7Customer Centricity (Internal and external)
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).The successful candidate must have a valid drivers licence and be available to travel as per the requirements of the role.Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CVs online on or before 03 June 2025. Please note that if you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen email address, after applicants have informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.