Great Career Consult – Our client, a reputable Pharmaceutical firm in Lagos State, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Ref: PRM0317
Location: Lagos
Type of Job: Senior Management
Job Description
- Our client, is seeking to fill the position of an Operations Manager who will be responsible for the daily supervision of production units resulting in safe and efficient operation, while producing quality product in a timely cost efficient manner.
- The ideal candidate will supervise Foremen and operators in the manufacture, handling, and storage of products.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of timelines for each project and distribute internally for review and externally as required.
- Organize, participate in and keep accurate minutes of meetings, conferences and correspondence with team members and clients as required in performance of function.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations, summaries and reports relating to the activities of the department.
- Documentation and adherence to appropriate guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practice.
- Contribute to the planning of the drug development programme with close interactions with other areas of the business.
- Liaise effectively with those internal functions involved with each project, including but not limited to: Formulation Development, Production, Quality, Logistics, Purchasing and Regulatory Affairs.
- Carry out the various logistics functions and transactions necessary to ensure the sourcing, procurement, receipt and use of materials in development projects.
- Track the progress of various project related documentation.
- Assist in the recording and reporting of actual project hours worked versus proposed hours.
- Identify and respond efficiently and effectively to all client needs.
- Maintain accurate and appropriate records and reference documentation for the provision of internal management information.
- Coordinate client visits to the firm, ensuring each visitor is handled in an efficient and professional manner.
- As necessary, conduct administrative duties associated with the position.
Knowledge, Experience and Required Abilities
- 8+ year’s experience with at least 3 – 5 years in a technical management role
- 3-5 years’ experience in a Pharmaceutical manufacturing/development organization.
- Experience in managing and coordinating projects, and securing delivery of tasks from planning to reporting
- Ability to work independently and take accountability for ensuring delivery
- Experience in outsourcing and management of external vendors including quality control
- Experience in financial control of department and/or project activities
- Ability to handle stringent documentation requirements
- Understanding of Pharmaceutical regulations
- Ability to influence at multiple levels (Customer, cross functional team, Senior & Executive Management) is critical to success.
- Proven ability to manage and execute several plans of significant complexity and importance,
Education and Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree with Scientific background with Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Biotechnology (or equivalent) education
- PMP or equivalent certification
- Flexible, structured and goal oriented team player
- Management skills are desirable merits
- Oral and written communication skills in English are necessary for the position.
Job Title: Medical Representative
Job Ref: MER0316
Location: Lagos
Reporting To: Medical Sales Manager
Job Description
- Our client, is seeking to fill the position of a Medical Representative who will be responsible for selling medical products to hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, and healthcare professionals. Sells products such as medicines and drugs to be used in general practices, primary care trusts, hospitals and pharmacies.
General Responsibilities
- Travel to defined geographies to sell medical products.
- Contact potential customers at hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, rehab facilities, and nursing homes to sell medical products.
- Arrange appointments with doctors, pharmacists and hospital medical teams.
- Cold-call or go door-to-door.
- Deliver presentations to doctors, practice staff and nurses in GP surgeries, hospital doctors and pharmacists in the retail sector.
- Build relationships with medical staff.
- Provide competitive information such as bid situations, pricing data, or bundling arrangements in order to establish negotiated pricing contracts for assigned products.
- Perform product demonstrations and application support.
- Improve product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Travel throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders or talks with customers on sales floor or by phone.
- Research competitors.
- Occasional joint working with managers, product executives for greater effectiveness of the calls
- Achieving assigned targets for every brand of the company
- Attending weekly, monthly or quarterly Sales Review Meetings to discuss target versus achievement, product promotion strategies, new launches, and future sales planning
- Giving feedback to marketing department about competitor activities
- Attending regular training programs for updating medical as well as pharmaceutical knowledge
- Gathers, analyzes and delivers information from the field to allow the company to develop strategies and products appropriated to the Quality and Safety Testing market.
- Coordinate all issues with key clients between sales, service, support, customer services, marketing and finance.
- Take orders and disburse receipts.
- Estimate time and date of delivery.
- Stay informed about the activities of health services in a particular area.
Requirements
Education:
- HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences (such as Biology, Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry or Biomedical Science)
- Candidates with Business or Marketing Degrees with relevant experience and knowledge of medical sales, may also applied
Skills and Abilities:
- Sales and negotiation skills
- Networking skills
- Communication, planning and organizational skills
- The ability to understand and present clinical data
- An outgoing and persuasive manner and the ability to deal with people who hold differing beliefs or values
- Confidence and persistence
- Patience and self-motivation
- Analytical and planning skills
- A flexible approach to work in order to adapt to changes, for example in the healthcare system or product and drug formularies.
Job Title: Operations Manager
Job Ref: OPM0315
Location: Lagos
Type of Job: Senior Management
Supervises: Foremen and Operators
Job Description
- Our client, is seeking to fill the position of an Operations Manager who will be responsible for the daily supervision of production units resulting in safe and efficient operation, while producing quality product in a timely cost efficient manner.
- The ideal candidate will supervise Foremen and operators in the manufacture, handling, and storage of products.
Responsibilities and Functions
The Job functions include:
- Operation of production units in compliance with established policies, procedures, permits, and regulatory requirements.
- Meeting or exceeding performance standards including production rate, on-stream time, and raw material efficiency while meeting or exceeding quality specifications for manufactured products.
- Prioritization and resolution of manufacturing difficulties (process or mechanical).
- Continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and responsiveness to the customer.
- Control of working capital and the promotion of inventory control principles.
- Maintaining records pertinent to operations, preparing regular performance reports, communicating throughout the organization, and convening regular meetings with operating personnel.
- Training of assigned personnel and support of these requirements for outside contractors.
- Control of finished goods including satisfactory delivery to the customer.
- Selection of new personnel, performance appraisals, and disciplinary action.
- Maintaining a safe and orderly workplace.
- Control of period costs.
Requirements
Education and Experiences:
- HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Science, Engineering, Business or relevant subject
- Background in a highly regulated industry – Pharmaceutical or Food manufacturing
- At least 8 – 10 years Operations Manager experience
Skills and Knowledge:
- General knowledge of accounting principles, pharmacy operations, and medical claims
- Advanced interpersonal skills
- Strong mathematical skills
- Basic analytical skills
- Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
- Acceptable use of medical industry vernacular
- Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
- General knowledge of health care billing preferred.
Job Title: Chief Accountant
Job Ref: CA0314
Location: Lagos
Reporting To: Director of Finance
Job Description
- Our client, is seeking to fill the position of a Chief Accountant who plans, directs, and conducts accounting activities within the Finance & Human Resources Department by performing the following duties, personally or through subordinates.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- The Chief Accountant carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
- He/She directly supervises 1 or more employees in the Finance & Human Resources Department
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll.
- Supervises and participates in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
- Enters or directs the entry and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
- Establishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
- Coordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Reviews financial statements with management personnel.
- Manages the deployment and maintenance of new accounting, timekeeping, payroll, inventory, property, and other related procedures and controls.
- Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
- Directs, conducts, and/or participates in cost analyses and rate studies.
- Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
- Review of accounting and administrative controls.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
- Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
- Impact & Influence: Pursues and wins support for ideas; displays ability to influence key decision-makers; achieves win-win outcomes; uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals; addresses divergent opinions.
- Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
- Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; upholds organizational values, and is ethical and principled.
- Goal Oriented: Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates perseverance and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
- Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
- Use of Technology: Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
- Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
- Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
- Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Project Management: Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.
- Master’s Degree or equivalent is preferred
- Quickbooks ProAdvisor certification required
Experience:
- 10+ years’ related experience, especially as a CPA in corporate setting.
- 7+ years’ experience in management
Computer Skills:
- Knowledge of QuickBooks Online Accounting software.
- Knowledge of Salesforce Contact Management systems and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Excel; Word, and PowerPoint).
Language Skills:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret relevant technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or coworkers.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, and boards of directors.
Other Skills include:
- Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details
- Exceptional organizational skills and aptitude for numbers
- Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding phone and email etiquette
- Able to thrive in deadline-driven environment
- Able to motivate the team and lead by example
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and a Cover Letter/e-mail to tell us why you are interested in and qualified for this position to: info@greatcareerconsult.com.ng Please indicate the position applied for the as subject of the mail.
Note
- CV’s should be in MS Word format and any applicant who applies more than once for this job post will be disqualified automatically
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after review of applications.
- All communications will be treated in strict confidence.
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