Pharma Head

Job Description : PHARMA HEAD AFRICA OUT OF CENTRAL AFRICA 30+ years experience in pharma from which at least 15 in African region Must have worked in at least 5 African countries The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to: Shaping preferential procurement policy to support localisation - lead SA government and key stakeholder engagements to drive policy certainty for investment case in SA, including shaping of procurement policy (Key stakeholders: NDOH, Treasury, DSI, DTIC, Presidency, PPR etc) Industry engagement to shape ecosystem for favourable localisation policy for pharmaceutical/Biologics. A plan to achieve market access of Biovac vaccine portfolio in each relevant African market - alignment with regulatory Africa lead, medical head and working with ministries of health and other key government officials across Africa to execute market access. Africa stakeholder engagement in global community to drive support for regional manufacturing agenda. Identify new business development opportunities. Qualification in Business /MBA. In Health or Science related fields. Working experience within Africa pharmaceutical market. Understanding of government tenders, experience and work knowledge of public sector pharmaceutical sales and procurement processes. Understanding of the primary health care and the extended program on immunisation (EPI). NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE: Years relevant experience in the following, of which 3 years' experience at mid to senior management level. Market access (preferred pharmaceutical or biologics/vaccines.) Relationship management. Tender experience. Of the legislation surrounding the pharmaceutical industry, inclusive of pricing, marketing, and regulatory issues. Presentation and networking skills. Stakeholder management experience. Proficient in English and French (required) and Portuguese (optional).

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