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About Shalina Healthcare :

Shalina Healthcare is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in sub-Saharan Africa. For the last 40 years we have made it our mission to provide quality medicines to those who need it the most. We manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer products, across a broad range of therapeutic groups, including anti-malarial, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and nutrition. We have a track record few can match and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa.

We are proud of our history and have big ambitions for the future. Our vision for 2030 is to be the health champion of Sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this, we are looking for the right people to join us and create a lasting impact not just within our company but on the communities we serve.

Everyone in our company has a crucial role to play, and we are looking for people who identify with our Core Values and are as passionate about our Mission as we are.

The Global Supply Organization is a multi-continental Function that comprises of the entire Value Chain from product conceptualization to delivery to the commercial front. Within the Global Supply Organization are included, Research & Development, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

Department : New Product Development

Designation : Deputy General Manager

Role : Team Lead - Projects & NPD

Reporting to : Head - Product Development

Location : Turbhe (Navi Mumbai)

What you become a part of :

To launch NPDs in various markets based on market needs and products lined up during annual planning on time by coordinating with stakeholders across the organization.

What to expect :

• Project manage the new launches and track project timelines for individual products, provide weekly updates on the visibility of launch to the team.
• Extensive planning for new product launches looking at the value contribution and ensuring maximum flexibility in prioritizing projects.
• Develop robust portfolio of differentiated products relevant to Africa market that will help manage life cycle of products and also plug gaps
• Tracking new innovative combinations approved in DCGI(India), EXIM data analysis, under development with third parties, competitive intelligence locally
• Resolve bottlenecks of projects independently by follow up with all stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of New Products in the market in line with the planned timelines
• Developing stage gate forms like product brief, proposals by collecting information from multiple stake holders like Sourcing; Packaging development team and any other relevant team in India / China. Working on financial feasibility for business case.
• Doing strict due diligence, approvals and sign off from all stake holders for new product business case forms, packaging artworks. Control the CCF process.
• Supporting in developing briefs for packaging / artworks, providing relevant competitor insights to ensure right pack for the right market
• Able to develop key insights for therapy areas, doing analysis for new product launches and well versed in creating impactful presentations for management.

Required Skills & Experience

Qualification : Bachelor in Pharmacy with MBA / PGDPM is mandatory

Experience : Overall 10-15 years of experience of which 10 years’ experience in new product project management and managing team

Competencies :

Travel Requirements : As and when required.