Latest Vacancies at Biovac

About the job:

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Head: Africa Market Shaping to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Degree in Business /MBA.
• Degree in Health or Science related fields.
• Training and working experience within Africa pharmaceutical market.
• General Understanding of government tenders, experience and work knowledge of public sector pharmaceutical sales and procurement processes.
• Good understanding of the primary health care and the extended program on immunisation (EPI).

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• 5+ Years relevant experience in the following, of which 3 years experience at mid to senior management level.
• Africa market access (preferred pharma or biologics/vaccines.)
• Customer relationship management.
• Africa tender experience.
• Knowledge of the legislation surrounding the pharmaceutical industry, inclusive of pricing, marketing, and regulatory issues.
• Excellent presentation and networking skills.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management experience.
• Proficient in French (required) and Portuguese (optional). 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Market shaping & creating pathway to commercialization of Biovac vaccine portfolio -

South Africa:

• Influencing /shaping preferential procurement policy to support localization 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)
• Lead industry engagement to shape ecosystem for favourable localisation policy for pharma/Biologics.
• Create and lead SA stakeholder engagement strategy - Develop/ Establish and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor and anticipate competitor activity throughout the industry, as pertains to localisation, policy, NHI etc.
• Assist in identifying tender /Business development opportunities.

Africa:

• Implement 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.
• Develop Biovac Africa strategy with clear timelines, deliverables, dependencies market access components to lead, in collaboration with sales, finance, regulatory, medical: 1) regulatory strategy, 2) EPI strategy, 3) portfolio strategy, 4) pricing strategy, 5) stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Monitor and anticipate competitor activity throughout the industry.
• Assist in identifying tender /Business development opportunities.

Global:

• Support Africa stakeholder engagement in global community to drive support for regional manufacturing agenda.
• Positioning Biovacs differentiated value proposition to local, African and global stakeholders & working with internal stakeholders to facilitate strategic funding initiatives, development or commercial collaboration opportunities and business development deals.

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About the job:

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Human Capital Business Partner: People Experience to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management.
• 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar role, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Recognition is given to Prior Learning and practical experience.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• At least 5 years experience in a Generalist Human Capital Function.
• At least 3 years experience at senior professional level.
• Deep understanding & working knowledge of Human Capital related legislation in South Africa.
• Workplace Forum, and CCMA arbitration experience.
• Business and operational planning and implementation in a commercially viable business.
• Working knowledge of key Project Management principles.
• Demonstrated expertise in policy development, coaching leaders and employees, recruitment, employee relations & IR, job evaluation, salary benchmarking, payroll processing, employee benefits management, skills development, performance management and people data analytics & reporting.
• Exceptional analytical skills, capable of interpreting data to providing actionable insights through management & employee presentations and reports.
• Proficient in scoping and rolling out HRIS systems and proficient in using data management tools.
• In-depth knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Self-motivated and adept at working independently while fostering effective collaboration within cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record in business and operational planning and successful project and KPI execution in line with business needs and parallel activities.
• Participation in the development of departmental budgets and monitoring expenditures across multiple projects and funding sources.
• Proficiency in presenting data utilizing the full Microsoft Office 365 suite
• Working knowledge of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in an aseptic cGMP accredited environment.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

People Management:

• Align the team's focus areas and deliverables with the business's strategic objectives.
• Plan and execute cross-functional team activities within the defined scope of responsibility.
• Ensure adequate capacity planning and performance delivery in alignment with strategic, tactical, and operational plans.
• Engage in role profiling, goal setting, and performance management for both managers and staff.
• Develop and implement a robust knowledge management infrastructure within the department to effectively maintain Intellectual Property.
• Take accountability for personal and team's continuous personal and professional learning and development to bolster technical and leadership capabilities within the HC Quality team.
• Establish and maintain accurate and documented delegation processes for ongoing operational activities, particularly in the event of key staff members' absence, following related policies and SOPs.

Business Management:

• Collaborative responsibility for achieving the tactical goals of the site while actively addressing and mitigating risks across various aspects of site operations, encompassing workflow, ethics, quality, financials, regulatory compliance, and other critical company prerequisites.
• Provide comprehensive reports on essential operations, pivotal metrics, and key performance indicators that significantly influence the business's short-term, medium-term, and long-term objectives.
• Demonstrate effective and thorough expertise in costing, budgeting, and expense management, considering the interplay of various site activities.
• Take responsibility for developing and maintaining a three-year rolling plan aimed at effectively implementing the company's strategy, as defined by Biovac's board and executive team.

Business Partnering:

• Contribute to the development and execution of Human Capital strategies aligned with business needs.
• Offer insights and input into the formulation of Human Capital related business policies.
• Collaborate with Heads of Department and line management to provide ongoing operational guidance and solutions aligned with the people services & experience philosophy within the company
• Analyze Human Capital data and metrics to identify risks related to productivity and retention, and work with management to develop effective action plans for mitigation.
• Coordinate with the Shared Services team to optimize the Human Capital infrastructure when necessary.
• Participate in BBBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) planning and audits to ensure maximum empowerment contributions are achieved.
• Lead or participate in all Human Capital projects relevant to your portfolio.

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Facilitate workforce planning with managers, co-develop the workforce plans, consolidate across all departments for Exco approval.
• Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning and implement the required recruitment and onboarding of skilled talent pools timeously, within budget and in line with vacancy/job specifications and company culture fit.
• Ensure all job offers are concluded and that all new starters are onboarded seamlessly to enable effective new employee satisfaction and longer- term retention.
• Support the companys talent development philosophy through boosting internal mobility and career paths for talented employees.

Performance & Talent Development:

• Take the lead in establishing and advising on performance management principles and schedules.
• Guarantee the timely completion of performance assessments, compile the outcomes, and conduct quality checks before submitting them to the executive committee.
• Effectively oversee employee recognition initiatives within various departments to ensure they generate a meaningful impact.
• Collaborate with the Human Capital Effectiveness team to align training plans with departmental and company requirements, thereby enhancing overall employee productivity.
• Ensure that employees not meeting established standards promptly enter a performance improvement process.

Employee Relations:

• Expertly handle intricate employee relations challenges and address complaints.
• Provide guidance to management on effectively resolving employee relations issues, and facilitate all industrial relations matters related to incapacity, misconduct, or staff grievances, both internally and externally at CCMA & Labour Court.
• Monitor and enhance employee productivity, collaborating with line managers when necessary to implement individual or team development and wellness initiatives that promote productivity.
• Actively promote teamwork optimization through targeted team development interventions.
• Contribute insights to the development and reporting of metrics on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Engage leaders and staff to foster understanding and support for HC models, philosophies, plans, and metrics.
• Analyse emerging trends and offer recommendations to management, implementing agreed-upon solutions.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance employee skills and competencies.
• Identify training needs through analysis and consultation with department heads.
• Monitor training effectiveness and adjust as needed to achieve desired outcomes.

Training and Development:

• Develop and implement training programs to enhance employee skills and competencies.
• Identify training needs through analysis and consultation with department heads.
• Monitor training effectiveness and adjust as needed to achieve desired outcomes.

HR Data Management:

• Establish and maintain HC data governance policies and procedures.
• Compile, analyze, and present HC data insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and submit HC-related, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required by legislation and operational needs.
• Conduct regular audits to maintain data accuracy and compliance.

Lead the following functional areas

• Recruitment & Workforce Planning
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management

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About the job:

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous AMD Chemistry Senior Scientist to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Preferably PhD or MSc with at least 1-2 years experience in relevant discipline.
• or equivalent industry experience.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• 2 Years experience in vaccine / biotech / pharmaceutical industry or equivalent would be advantageous.
• 1 Year supervisory experience in product development or a cGMP environment.
• Exposure and understanding of scientific principles that governs production of vaccines and /or biologicals.
• Quality & regulatory compliance knowledge, i.e. SAPHRA and WHO.
• GDP and IP management knowledge preferable.
• Experience in technology transfer would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of cGMP (SA, PIC, WHO) and GLP guidelines.
• Experience in having faced successfully local quality audits would be an advantage.
• Exposure to the development and commercialisation of a pharmaceutical product.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• Laboratory Administration including Budgeting and Cost Control (Assists with group/ unit budgeting, follows a cost-conscious culture within own department/ group/ unit.)
• Ensure services are delivered to all internal and/ or external stakeholders as defined and as per agreed timelines.
• Risk and Anticipation Mitigation to ensure that all work done is in accordance with current standards/processes and assist Senior Scientist/Scientist to identify anticipated risks impacting group/ unit/ team.
• Follow cGMP guidelines and ensure all Change Controls/ NCRs etc, are effectively managed to support QAs processes.
• Mitigate obvious risks on site and submit job cards to address facility issues/ risks as per the process set by Engineering.
• Close all actions assigned to self/ staff member as per EHS committee agreed deadlines.
• Responsible for providing assistance, guidance, problem solving or input to the operational departments as required and agreed.
• Responsible and accountable for the generation of applicable documentation in accordance with current scientific, GMP and GDP guidelines.
• Responsible for analytical method development (chemical).
• Responsible for experimental design, planning, execution, problem solving and recording.
• Accountable for specified deliverables within projects according to agreed timelines.
• Assist with technology transfers from development to manufacturing (including manufacture of material to be used in clinical trials).
• Responsible and accountable for the generation of applicable documentation in accordance with current scientific, GMP and GDP guidelines.
• Driving Innovation and Continuous Improvement.
• Driving Quality Risk Management.
• Managing Deviations, Change Controls, CAPAs.
• Quality Objectives: Drive the quality objectives.
• Communication:
• Ensure a timely and effective communication.
• Escalate quality issues to the appropriate levels of management.