18 Pharmaceutical Manager jobs in South Africa

Are you a qualified pharmacist looking to pivot into the exciting world of brand management? This is your chance to combine your clinical expertise with your passion for marketing in a role that bridges science and strategy.

At Austell, we’re looking for a dynamic Pharmaceutical Brand Manager ready to shape brand narratives, drive impactful campaigns, and grow within an innovative marketing team. No prior marketing experience? No problem — we offer full training and mentorship to get you there.

• Craft and support brand strategies powered by your pharmacy insights
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and medical affairs to bring campaigns to life
• Conduct market research and gain real-world marketing experience
• Receive world-class training in brand management and campaign development

• B Pharm degree + 3 years’ experience as a Retail Pharmacist
• Strong communication skills and a flair for storytelling
• Curiosity, drive, and a genuine love for marketing
• A team spirit and eagerness to grow in a cross-functional environment

• Hands-on marketing training and structured career development
• Mentorship from seasoned marketing leaders
• Career path to brand leadership roles
• A vibrant, innovative company culture

Make your move from pharmacy to the fast-paced world of brand marketing.

Apply now and ignite your career in pharmaceutical marketing with Austell!

Our client is looking for a dynamic Pharmaceutical Brand Manager ready to shape brand narratives, drive impactful campaigns, and grow within an innovative marketing team; based in Johannesburg.

Make your move from Pharmacy to the fast-paced world of Brand Marketing.

Minimum Requirements:-

• B Pharm Degree + 3 years' experience as a Retail Pharmacist
• Strong communication skills and a flair for storytelling
• Curiosity, drive and a genuine love for marketing
• Team spirit and eagerness to grow in a cross-functional environment

Duties:-

• Craft and support brand strategies powered by your pharmacy insights
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and medical affairs to bring campaigns to life
• Conduct market research and gain real-world marketing experience
• Receive world-class training in brand management and campaign development

As a Pharmacy/Production Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our client’s pharmacy and ensure the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services.

You will be responsible for managing a team of pharmacists and pharmacy assistants, optimising workflow efficiency, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• 1-6 years’ related work experience
• Pharmaceutical Production Experience and Retail Pharmacy Experience
• Registration with Pharmacy Council

Specific Job Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, standards, and compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes, and objectives
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Highly organised with strong time management skills
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills
• Understanding of the complementary medicine’s environment
• Strong financial acumen and business acumen
• Information gathering
• Interrogating information
• Taking action

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan and prioritise daily, weekly, and monthly activities
• Determine, request, and use resources/assets optimally

• Verify certified clean status of equipment
• Verify, review, and approve verification of measuring equipment performance, calibrations, and sampling, and dispensing of materials

• Perform, review, and approve line sign-no’s, closures, and clearance authorisations
• Perform, review, and approve batch reconciliations to product specifications and quality
• Ensure production process adherence to standards and specifications

• Manage review, and approve change control programs and deviations/concessions comply to standards and specifications
• Manage and resolve customer complaints
• Optimise processes and identify gaps in policies/procedures
• Drive Corrective Action and Preventative Action investigations in area of focus

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including those set forth by the South African Pharmacy Council and other relevant authorities
• Perform and review shift Good Manufacturing Practice checks, and agent expiry dates, and ensure continued compliance
• Verify good document practice as per Standard Operating Procedures and regulation
• Verify the identity of bulk product and printed packaging materials, and conduct intermix checks to assess uniformity
• Verify In Process Controls are in line with product quality and specifications
• Review and approve preliminary batch records
• Audit logbooks and systems

• Investigate deviations and concessions, and assess risk
• Raise deviations and implement corrective action
• Raise maintenance notifications as and when required

• Provide clinical guidance and support to pharmacy staff, including counselling patients on medication use and adherence
• Train new Pharmacists and Post Basic Assistance on SOP’s in transition period
• Identify refresher or awareness training needs

• Monitor inventory levels and ordering processes to maintain adequate stock
• Complete batch records and labels
• Query documents and sign off declarations
• Perform and verify calculations in relation to production targets
• Maintain and update records and systems as required
• Retrieve supporting documentation and records to facilitate and support query resolution

Shift Pursuit is excited to announce that we have partnered with one of South Africa’s leading pharmaceutical companies in Johannesburg, Gauteng, which offers an exciting opportunity for a Pharmaceutical Brand Manager. Do you feel like you would be the right person for this position? Then apply today!

Requirements:

• B Pharm degree + 3 years’ experience as a Retail Pharmacist
• Strong communication skills and a flair for storytelling
• Curiosity, drive, and a genuine love for marketing
• A team spirit and eagerness to grow in a cross-functional environment

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please apply by either following the link: or email your updated CV to , or give us a call at and one of our consultants will be in touch if you meet the requirements.

Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful

Tagged as: BPharm, Brand Manager, Johannesburg, Pharmaceutical

• Engage with vendors to deliver quality, cost-effective products and services.
• Ensure effective price management and identify/participate in cost-saving initiatives across products and services.
• Manage the acquisition, utilization, and value chain across products and services to ensure cost efficiencies.
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Manage vendor performance proactively in accordance with their contracts.
• Drive vendor compliance and performance.
• Provide direction and inspire positive work behavior.
• Provide procurement-related support based on:
• Serious reportable events and adverse events.
• Product complaints and service delivery issues.
• Monitor business compliance to preferred agreements and keep management informed of compliance.
• Participate in new growth projects as required.
• Build effective working relationships with hospital and functional teams.
• Drive initiatives to foster the development of new or existing suppliers in line with the company's BBEEE requirements.

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, nursing, or other relevant clinical field / Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• CIPS certification (level 2) would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of products and supply chain management (i.e., medicines and surgical devices) in the healthcare industry would be advantageous.
• Working experience in a hospital environment would be advantageous.
• Understanding of management and relationship structures within an operating environment.
• Good computer proficiency especially in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation.