Website Cipla South Africa
Cipla Medpro South Africa (Pty) Limited is the third largest pharmaceutical manufacturer in the country. Through Cipla’s ethos of ‘Caring for Life’, Cipla Medpro produces world-class medicines at affordable prices for the public and private sectors, advancing healthcare for all South Africans.
Job Purpose
- Provide strategic medical leadership and scientific support to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards, and enhance patient outcomes.
Accountabilities
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Manage engagement with external stakeholders relating to Medical Intelligence to understand current clinical practices, obtain medical guidance and maintain up-to-date knowledge in respective therapy areas, in order to provide valuable insights and medical support to the business
Knowledge and Development
- Ensure the medical team stays current with evolving standards to support informed decisions, regulatory compliance, and business growth through proactive, expert-driven knowledge management.
Compliance
Ensure all medical activities meet current legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, supporting business objectives and safeguarding patient safety.
Medical Strategy Input
- Contribute to medical affairs plans and help clarify business opportunities.
Team Capability
Develop people capabilities to build a goal oriented team
Educational qualifications:
- MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) – Preferred and commonly required.
- PhD or MPharm – Accepted with relevant experience.
- Postgraduate qualification in medicine, pharmacy, or healthcare management.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) – Essential for medical professionals
Relevant experience:
- 5–7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related healthcare sectors.
- 2–3 years for candidates with an MD.
- 7–8 years for candidates with a PhD or MPharm.
- Experience in managed care, medical insurance, or clinical research is highly valued
Required skills:
- Scientific/Technical: Clinical data analysis, medical writing, regulatory affairs
- Communication: Stakeholder engagement, training, clear scientific dialogue
- Strategic/Business: Portfolio analysis, cross-functional teamwork
- Compliance/Ethics: Regulatory adherence, pharmacovigilance
- Digital/Analytical: Data analysis, digital tool proficiency
- Personal Attributes: Independence, teamwork, adaptability
