Business Associate

at  Cipla

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

2-3 years of work experience in project management
And preferably 1-2 years of experience in a reputable management consulting firm or analytics firm
A deep understanding of corporate governance, project management and business essentials. Exposure to and high-level understanding of core business functionality including finance, commercial, supply chain, quality, regulatory and business development.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and implement processes and systems for effective and efficient governance of the business across functions, in order to ensure smooth operations & achievement of results
• Evaluate business performance independently by participating in Weekly Operational Committee Meetings and driving Monthly governance sessions in order to achieve consistent operational performance
• Critical agent for integration and changes in business projects and acquisition integrations (particularly in the ‘bolt-on’ acquisition category). Work actively in cross functional interventions for the realization of acquisition economics
• Enhance the CEO’s presence through high quality communications to internal and external forums.
• Compile and track objectives on business strategy to achieve growth and profitability targets as aligned with the CEO’s overall Cipla strategy. Cultivate a broad knowledge base on global, OneAfrica and South African business conditions.
• Track and lead key Strategic Projects across region/ functions in line with the overall Cipla SAGA strategy and revenue aspirations of the organization

MINIMUM- POST GRADUATE QUALIFICATION FROM TERTIARY ACADEMIC INSTITUTION.

Primary import given to skills in project management, research, analytics and communication.
Preferable for experience or qualifications in data science, science, information systems, business intelligence, financial and business fields.
Previous demonstration of leadership skills essential.

• Project management in the office of the CEO:
• Support Head of Strategy and Special project in developing strategies and initatives
• Development of analytics on internal and external scenarios of concern to the business:
• Lead executive communications particularly from the Office of the CEO to internal and external forums including the preparation of presentations and speeches.
• Critical cross-functional Head Office point of contact for integration of bolt-on acquisition businesses with full oversight of supply chain, process flows and ways of working.
• Identification and enablement of continuous improvement in the business
• Promotion of systematic and once-off innovations in business and operating models