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A Day in the Life

• The purpose of the position is to ensure regulatory compliance for the region of responsibility, managing projects and assignments to ensure that Medtronic therapies are approved. Enabler for internal customers.

Internship details:

• Start date: 4 November 2024
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Johannesburg
• Working hours: 40 h/week
• Working model: hybrid

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Support in coordination and preparation of document packages for regulatory submissions from all Operating Units and departments for countries across the region
• Support in compiling all materials required in submissions, license renewal and annual registrations
• Network across departments to ensure that products are approved for the market
• Monitor and improves tracking/control systems
• Perform post market requirements

Required knowledge:

• Recently graduated with a degree in Logistics, Management or Regulatory Affairs 
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Strong MS office skills

Would be a plus:

• System Analysis Program experience
• Team player

Physical Job Requirements

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

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A Day in the Life

• Join our Human Resources team – Our focus is to partner with business operations to ensure a complete understanding of business needs, objectives and proactively resolve any issues faced by our customers.
• We are looking for an HR Intern to perform various administrative tasks and support our HR department’s daily activities and projects.

Internship details:

• Start date: 4 November 2024
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Johannesburg
• Working hours: 40 h/week
• Working model: hybrid
• For currently unemployed

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Provide human resource administration and support across a variety of processes and programs
• Collaborate across the Human Resources function to establish operational standards and procedures that are leveraged to respond to employee and manager questions
• Ensure transactions are processed accurately and human resource programs and processes are administered effectively and efficiently
• Supporting in the planning, coordination and implementation of local projects
• Provide administrative support to the HR Business Operations Specialist and HR Manager 

Required knowledge:

• Recently graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management
• Good Excel knowledge

Would be a plus:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Candidate should be able to multi-task and Prioritize tasks.
• Must be a good communicator across the Business Spectrum
• Should be able to adhere to deadlines
• Analytical and numerical skills
• Attention to detail non-negotiable
• Problem solving skills non-negotiable
• Strong administrative skills
• Flexibility with working hours

Physical Job Requirements

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

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A Day in the Life

• The role of Strategic Accounts Director will be to develop a robust strategy for strategic accounts in the region and design differentiated pan-Medtronic value propositions utilizing our portfolio’s scale and depth by analyzing and assessing the markets, accounts and the industry’s competitive dynamics.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Develops and drives appropriate portfolio management strategy for both public and private market accounts in collaboration with Countries and Clusters to expand and protect market share, optimize pricing strategy, and build long-term contractual agreements and relationships with clients and strategic partners
• Supports regional/local SAA leads on implementing pan-Medtronic value proposition in their countries, particularly on complex/cross-boarder accounts, as needed
• Responsible for developing and maintaining Senior/C-Suite level relationships with strategic partners and working with them to identify and qualify new business opportunities
• Supports SAA account segmentation, review and update annually
• Advises regional SAMs on their analysis of market trends, entry barriers, competition, risks, and the accounts resources and constraints with the purpose to identify new growth acceleration opportunities
• Implements strategies to accelerate growth in strategic accounts
• Identifies and develops ongoing mutual opportunities for sales growth with key strategic accounts.
• Supports the roll out of new processes, best practices and acceleration tools in the region developed by SAA COE

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Master’s degree (preferably) in business science, medicine or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years relevant sales experience for a bachelor’s degree or minimum 8 years with an advanced degree. Business management experience in senior and complex roles.
• Previous experience working in a regulated industry in Medical Device, Healthcare or Pharma in a multinational environment with a significant matrix component. Proven track record of developing talent and leading a team through change.
• Customer and market knowledge: Understands Medtronic's portfolio and industry trends, anticipating changes and addressing customer needs. Possesses commercial acumen to develop long-term deals.
• Influential Leadership and relationship management: Builds strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including C-Suite executives, as well as administrative decision-makers, aligning value propositions with consumer needs. Demonstrates adaptability and experience in organizational change.
• Value co-creation and delivery: Customizes value offerings to meet customer needs, driving growth and enhancing customer experience by leveraging internal capabilities.
• Project and Stakeholder Management: Manages large, complex projects involving diverse stakeholders, demonstrating strong commercial acumen and P&L responsibility.
• Exhibits excellent strategic thinking, negotiation, and financial skills.
• Fluency in English and local language is required.
• Travel requirement: Min 40% within CEE and Africa.

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Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Act as a first point of contact on Quality for the local distribution / sales office leadership team and employees; representing the local “voice of the customer” to the Global Quality teams.
• Build knowledge of local process owners, support detailed process implementation, and use of Quality tools while establishing and documenting local processes to meet local regulations.
• Manage ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certification activities for applicable standards of ISO 13485:2016, and provide expertise and guidance in interpreting policies, regulatory and/or governmental regulations, and internal regulations to assure compliance.
• Prepare Quality update meetings to review and discuss with local distribution / sales office Quality Performance (Key Performance Indicators) and ensure follow up and audit readiness preparation.
• Provide Quality support to outsourced process suppliers (Medtronic requirement sharing, conducting Management Reviews and Quality Walks, managing Supplier Corrective Preventive Actions, Change Control etc.), and ensuring the Quality management of local suppliers, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers.
• Support business model changes (go-direct initiatives, new activities assessment, local labelling, etc.).
• Increase awareness on Quality topics and embed a Quality mindset in the organization to put patients first and support local organizations on identifying improvement areas.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or similar.
• Min 2 years of relevant work experience in a highly regulated environment (for example: Pharmaceutical, Medical Technology, Automotive or in a Logistical operational environment).
• Knowledge and experience with ISO standards (ISO 9001 / ISO 13485).
• Excellent command of the English languages both verbal and written.

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Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Demonstrate a broad and in-depth understanding of Accounting and Finance processes and policies for USGAAP and local GAAP. Provide oversight and direction to the local Finance organization for all accounting and reporting matters, including the following to ensure compliance with accounting principles and Medtronic processes, legal and ethical standards: Primary in-country finance contact person for accounting and control topics (e.g., Revenue recognition), accountable for financial accuracy and completeness of the regional Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts (US-GAAP and local GAAP) for all assigned legal entities in South Africa, responsible for creating and maintaining a strong and consistent control environment, responsible for local risk management.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on continuous process improvements, be able to lead local projects and collaborate in Europe, Middle East, Africa  wide projects
• Partner with the country finance, business, financial analysts, and enabling functions in a broad range of business issues, education of Medtronic financial policies/processes, and as needed provide guidance in the decision-making process.
• Be able to lead local projects and collaborate in EMEA wide projects, collaborate on EMEA wide value-stream initiatives
• Operate with the highest of ethical standards
• Ability to operate and influence within a complex organization, build and develop a high performing controlling team
• Provide direction to a team of two professional staff: provide direction and guidance to ensure efficient completion of personal and group objectives, conduct regular value-added performance discussions, provide development opportunities, and support career development

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8+ years experience in accounting or finance; previous people managing experience is preferred
• Must have solid proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), South Africa regulations, and USGAAP
• Strong influence management skills, inspire others to excel, communicate with impact and drive execution, successful track record of supervising, supporting, and developing a diverse financial team

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A Day in the Life

• As an Intern, you will work with close supervision and deliver work of limited scope, typically smaller, less complex projects, or related activities.
• You will be able to identify, define and addresses problems that are not immediately evident, make minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems.
• You will communicate primarily with internal contacts within immediate group.
• We support your growth with training, mentorship and guidance you need to own your future success.

Internship details:

• Start date: 4 November 2024
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Bloemfontein, Durban, Pretoria, Cape Town
• Working hours: 40 h/week
• Working model: hybrid; in-field travel to support clinical stakeholders

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Providing administrative support to the sales function such as coordinating sales meetings; appointments etc. – within allocated accounts.
• Helping conduct statistical analysis on sales data and information to ensure optimal sales execution and attainment of growth objectives in those specified accounts.
• Maintaining on-line sales and marketing system, verifying the accuracy of the data and acting as liaison with information technology in identifying and resolving problems – within the given accounts.
• Administering the field sales forecasting system, which provides management with current product sales potential – within the specified accounts.
• Assisting with facilitating activities within specified accounts in order receive the necessary training on the OU
• Being the liaison between Government and Commercial with regards to open pending orders – specific to Government accounts, if you form part of the Government team.
• Promoting Medtronic products and services within an assigned geographic area and /or specific customer accounts; supporting the sales team to meet or exceed sales targets.

Required Knowledge:

• Recently graduated or about to graduate with a degree in higher education
• Driver’s license