Vice President - Government Relations & Public Affairs, Africa

Sales Manager – Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Mgr II Qlty & Reliability Engineering

HR Transaction Delivery Supervisor

Gen AI Solution Architect

Role Description <ul><li>The VP of Government Relations &amp; Public Affairs (GR/PA) Africa role aims to enhance business value by positioning our client favourably with governments and civil society in the Africa region. The plurality of Africa’s 53 countries, with their constituencies, cultures, interests, and agendas pose a significant challenge for effective government relations and public affairs, as does unbridled social and political change and substantial ABC issues.</li><li>Advises on political systems, government processes and key personalities within government and civil society for the countries within the region;</li><li>Sets up systems for collecting, interpreting and disseminating intelligence from politics, government and related sectors as reliable input for corporate and business decision-making;</li><li>Advises Our client’s corporate functions and business units on interpreting underlying nuances and cultural subtleties involved in government decision-making;</li><li>Anticipates potential issues from government systems for prompt escalation to Our client’s leadership;</li><li>Identifies significant country and regional political events and trends for inclusion in GR strategies;</li><li>Determines the impacts of regional government policies, tax, finance and regulatory developments on Our client’s business and advises on appropriate strategies and plans for response;</li><li>Assesses complex political and social systems and provides appropriate advice to the regional team.</li><li>The role is expected to maintain a robust understanding of the political environment and drivers for government and civil society stakeholders (local, regional and federal) and be in tune with the cultures, societies and nuances of the countries making up the region. He/she will:</li><li>Work closely with businesses and functions to secure opportunities and manage risks;</li><li>Engage with the government to shape regulatory frameworks and influence policy, advocating on behalf of and interests;</li><li>When decisions are considered, provide balanced perspectives that integrate business, functional, geographical, and temporal perspectives;</li><li>Work together with the business in developing a government-specific Customer Value Proposition that differentiates Our client from its competitors as a partner of choice;</li><li>Map relationships and engagements with government and civil society stakeholders.</li><li>The priority for the Head of GR/PA Africa is to support Our client by providing strategic advice to the business on the one hand and achieving a maximum degree of influence over the regulatory environment in which the company operates on the other, with the central objective of preserving and building the business value. In addition, the role monitors, identifies and influences the operating environment as affected by statutory, legislative and regulatory governmental actions, whether local, regional or federal, that may affect Our client’s operations.</li></ul> Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>The incumbent is expected to possess an understanding of the regional, country and local businesses, political trends and key decision-makers/influencers, and an understanding of the critical drivers for Our client’s Group success.</li></ul> He/she must: <ul><li>Deliver superior policy, country and stakeholder analysis and engagement plans that help to inform credible strategies, often on short notice.</li><li>Develop a robust regional strategy to manage government stakeholders, including identification, engagement planning and relationship management</li><li>Anticipate/monitor policy change and interpret political drivers. Identify business threats and opportunities arising from statutory, legislative or other regulatory governmental action, including mitigation activities.</li><li>Support business leaders in their engagements with decision-makers. - Devise and implement advocacy plans (setting out desired policy outcomes in support of business goals, developing position papers, running engagement programs, etc.) in cooperation with the businesses, functions and in-country resources. - Leverage the informal and formal workings of government, embassies and associations to support the delivery of our clients business objectives.</li><li>Ensure coordination and maximise synergies among GR/Public Affairs, other Non-Technical Risk functions, and the relevant businesses.</li><li>Share GR/Public Affairs best practices with business representatives and actively develop local resources in-country where practical.</li><li>Ensure absolute compliance with applicable government ABC, transparency and ethical standards, and Our client’s Group rules and policies.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Confident, trusted and mature individual with a minimum 12 years experience in a mix of strategic consulting, analytical, business, government /diplomatic and Regulatory Affairs/Government Relations and Public Affairs roles;</li><li>JD or Masters degree in a relevant area of study (International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, etc.);</li><li>Ability to understand how technical language in legislative and regulatory proposals could affect Our client’s operations, identify business implications and synthesise policy documents;</li><li>A solid network of political stakeholders within relevant bodies throughout African countries;</li><li>High degree of discretion; unquestioned and uncompromising personal and business integrity;</li><li>Capacity to multi-task and manage complexity and highly fluid situations; - Ability to manage and deliver against compressed deadlines;</li><li>Strong influencing/motivating skills and ability to drive delivery through others;</li><li>Highly developed interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels;</li><li>Experience in Issues Management and Crisis Management;</li><li>Good knowledge of governance and business control frameworks. Evidence of strong analytical skills</li><li>Can-do attitude in accomplishing what is necessary, either through own efforts or through others</li><li>Outstanding communicator; excellent command of English in written and spoken form required; advanced command of at least one additional African language (e.g., French) is a significant advantage.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and diverse stakeholder environments. Good negotiator and coalition builder.</li><li>Considerable experience in African regulatory frameworks and processes is a requirement.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Develops and implements business strategy to meet customer needs.</li><li>drives the creation and execution of business plans within each Area to deliver the required business results. manages operating budget and allocates resources as required to achieve business plans.</li><li>Develops and leads an integrated business planning process to identify opportunities to increase strategic product sales: Step 1 Stakeholder business analysis , Step 2 Local market planning &amp; Step 3 Plan execution and tracking.</li><li>Leads the process of detailed customers profiling and segmenting, co-creates with his/her team the visit strategies based on segmentation, tracks the progress of deals closing from early to final closing stage.</li><li>Coordinates cross-functional activity and resource deployment to ensure consistent execution of strategy and delivery of results. works with Tech &amp; Application, Marketing, Sales Force Excellence, and Pharma Key Account Teams to achieve results delivery.</li><li>Leads the work of developing effective and enduring customer relationships.&nbsp;</li><li>personally, takes responsibility for strong relationships with the most significant customers and stakeholders.</li><li>Develops in-depth understanding of market environment and customers. communicates customer insights to internal stakeholders to develop new business strategies.</li><li>Provides inspirational leadership and coaching to direct reports. ensures that all leaders in the Region focus on developing talent. creates a culture of high performance, learning and development.</li><li>Works within ethical and compliance policies and creates a culture that ensures all reports, direct and indirect, do the same.</li><li>Creates a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.</li><li>Closely coordinate with Marketing on implementation of the Product Strategy.</li></ul>&nbsp;Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, medicine, biomedical engineering, life sciences, or related field. MBA is a plus</li><li>Minimum 7-10 years of experience in senior sales management or medical marketing within the medical devices industry, preferably in the segment of ultrasound/medical imaging/EEG</li><li>Strong knowledge of the Indonesian healthcare landscape, especially in medical devices commercial and its processes</li><li>Proven ability to develop and execute Sales Force Excellence strategies, building a new market segment, particularly within the innovative medical devices.</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a strong emphasis with healthcare practitioners.</li><li>Strong people leadership, able to lead &amp; guide diverse individual personalities</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.</li><li>Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English is required.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Manages plant quality staff across quality systems and product quality.</li><li>Oversees the quality and documentation system and quality records program.</li><li>Manages QMS processes for management review, CAPA, regulatory agencies, customer and internal audits.</li><li>Manages and provides resources for new product development, quality engineering, inspection, measurement,and test, complaint handling, non-conforming product and MRB resolution.</li><li>Ensures compliance to FDA QSR, ISO, MDD and other applicable requirements.</li><li>Site Management Representative for the TEM quality system.</li><li>Ensure product safety, reliability and quality through the effective use of quality planning, risk analysis,statistical methods and process controls.</li><li>Provides sales and marketing support in explaining quality system and regulatory compliance capability tocustomers.</li><li>Contributes with the strategic Site team effort to accomplish results as needed</li><li>Provides leadership in the continuing evolution, improvement, and efficiency of the quality function.</li><li>Develops quality personnel to assure continuity and personal growth.</li><li>Understands and complies with all company rules and regulations.</li><li>Builds a Safe and Inclusive environment</li></ul> Requirements: Qualification &amp; Experience: <ul><li>10 years or more in a quality function with 5 years or more in management position.</li><li>BS/BA degree with a scientific/engineering emphasis required.</li><li>Leadership skills</li><li>Technical discipline or quality professional training.</li><li>Statistical techniques, metrology, and process analysis training.</li><li>Quality system design and implementation experience.</li><li>Lead and supportive on external audits.</li><li>Risk management .</li><li>Regulatory requirements and reporting responsibilities.</li><li>Supply chain development and management.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks, make decision and solveproblems independently.</li><li>A thorough knowledge of 21 CFR and ISO 13485.</li><li>Commitment to ethical conduct and responsibility.</li><li>Experience with MS Word, Excel, Project Management and Analytics software</li></ul>

Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul><li>Manage day-to-day transactional operations within the GBS center, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing.</li><li>Lead a team of transactional specialists across regions, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations.</li><li>Develop and implement standardized policies and procedures for transactional processes across the organization.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to ensure transactional services meet their needs and expectations.</li><li>Monitor processes for compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and quality of transactional services.</li><li>Manage the resolution of transactional issues and escalations, ensuring customer satisfaction and service excellence.</li><li>Analyze transactional data to identify trends, improvement areas, and cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Prepare and present reports on transactional operations, including performance metrics and service level agreements (SLAs).</li><li>Work closely with the IT department to optimize transactional systems and ensure integration with other business systems.</li><li>Oversee the transition of transactional services to the shared services center, including change management and stakeholder communication.</li><li>Manage the transactional services budget to ensure cost-effective service delivery.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>A bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. </li><li>A masters degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is preferred.</li><li>A minimum of 8 years of total experience and 6 years of relevant experience in transactional services or operations management, preferably within a shared services environment</li><li>Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to develop and motivate a high-performing team to Lead the regional Transaction Delivery teams</li><li>Strong understanding of financial processes and systems, including ERP and transactional management software</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Experience with Workday and ServiceNow platforms and services</li><li>Knowledge of industry best practices and continuous improvement methodologies</li><li>Experience with process automation and digital transformation initiatives</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment</li><li>Experienced in budgeting and monitor financial performance versus budget</li><li>Ensure contact management and transaction delivery processes are aligned with corporate policies, procedures and internal controls</li></ul> Preferred: <ul><li>Excellent communication skill with abilities related to the effective exchange of information and ideas</li><li>Ability to handle more than one task at the same time in an efficient manner</li><li>Ability to be ethical and conduct activities with moral principles</li><li>Effectively collaborate with group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way</li><li>Seek out new information, experiences, and knowledge</li><li>Ability to learn, understand, and integrate new technologies into work that leads to increased efficiency, productivity, and the ability to stay competitive in various fields</li></ul> Technical Skills and Knowledge: <ul><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The AI Solution Architect will oversee the architecture for AI solution teams, focusing on modifying existing products and creating new ones.</li><li>The ideal candidate should be passionate about designing, building, implementing, and maintaining AI/ML/Generative AI applications.</li><li>Leadership skills are essential to implement the latest AI techniques and architectures and to continuously improve the AI/ML development, delivery, and operations process.</li><li>The role involves adhering to best practices from Software Engineering, DevOps, MLOps, and LLMOps.</li><li>The AI Solution Architect will also be responsible for translating project requirements into strategic architecture solutions, ensuring the integration of cloud-native tools from major hyperscalers and machine learning to create chatbots, optimizations, and cognitive services.</li><li>This role requires a blend of technical expertise and the ability to bridge the gap between intricate business challenges and transformative AI solutions, making it a strategically crucial position.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Define and oversee the AI/ML/GenAI technical direction and architectural vision, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and digital transformation efforts.</li><li>Data Analysis, Tool and Framework selection, Model Development, Testing and Deployment.</li><li>Key contributor in architecting a comprehensive AI Engineering framework that supports the deployment, evaluation, and management of ML models &amp; GenAI solutions.</li><li>Select appropriate technologies from a pool of open-source and commercial offerings, considering deployment models and integration with existing tools.</li><li>Understand and contribute to MLOps and LLMOps focusing on operational capabilities and infrastructure to deploy and manage machine learning models and large language models.</li><li>Collaborate with Enterprise, Application, Data &amp; DevOps Architects, Data scientists, Machine Learning &amp; GenAI Engineers, and Business teams to pilot use cases and discuss architectural design.</li><li>Develop and maintain contact with top decision makers, lead proposal development, and contribute to pricing strategies.</li><li>Audit AI tools and practices across data, models and software engineering focusing on continuous improvement and feedback mechanisms.</li><li>Help AI product managers and business stakeholders understand the potential and limitations of AI when planning new products.</li><li>Own all communication and collaboration channels pertaining to assigned projects, including regular stakeholder review meetings and cross team alignments.</li><li>Work closely with the business, segment analytics, IT teams and partners to deliver the outcome and help drive adoption.&nbsp;</li><li>Hands-on prototyping of new technology solutions by working with cross teams</li></ul>&nbsp;Requirements: <ul><li>15+ Years of Experience operating on AWS Cloud or other cloud hyperscalers with building Data and AI Solutions</li><li>15+ Years of Experience Data Warehouses, Data Lakes and Data Modelling techniques</li><li>15 + years of experience in Data Science, Statistics, and Machine Learning</li><li>15+ years of experience in machine learning model development, natural language processing, and data analysis;</li><li>Experienced in Supervised and Unsupervised learning, feature engineering, model training, and deployment.</li><li>15+ years of experience in implementing cloud-based AI/ML workloads on any cloud hyperscalers (AWS, Google or Azure).</li><li>Good understanding and implementation experience on GenAI models available with Cloud hyperscalers. AWS Bedrock experience is a plus but not required.</li><li>15+ Years of coding experience with Python, R, SQL etc.</li><li>Hands on experience working with LLM/RAG/Finetuning</li><li>Experience working on Agile projects and Agile methodology in general.</li><li>Experience in configuration management tools and defining configuration management schema</li><li>Excellent problem solving, communications, and teamwork skills.</li><li>Exceptional presentation, visualization, and analysis skills</li></ul> Motivational/Cultural Fit <ul><li>Innovation demeanor Problem solving.</li><li>Passion for technology.</li><li>Self development.</li><li>Results driven.</li><li>Clear and concise communication both locally and globally.</li></ul> Competencies <ul><li>Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation.</li><li>Knowledge of business ethics and Ethical Sourcing Requirements.</li><li>Ability to influence at an Executive Level both internally and externally.</li><li>Ability to lead and influence peer groups both internally and externally.</li><li>Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership methodology (TCO).</li><li>Distributor/Supplier dynamics &amp; business models.</li><li>Knowledge of critical procurement legal requirements and contracting best practices a plus.</li></ul>

Skills

Industry

Location

Jobtitle

5 ethical considerations Jobs found

Vice President - Government Relations & Public Affairs, Africa

Sales Manager – Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Mgr II Qlty & Reliability Engineering

HR Transaction Delivery Supervisor

Gen AI Solution Architect

WhiteCrow
WhiteCrow is on a mission to connect companies with the best talent across the globe.

EMPLOYER

TALENT

COMPANY

Contact Us

JOBS BY SKILLS

JOBS BY FUNCTION

JOBS BY INDUSTRY

JOBS BY LOCATIONS

MODEL JOBS

JOBS BY CITY

Skills

Industry

Location

Jobtitle

5 ethical considerations Jobs found

Vice President - Government Relations & Public Affairs, Africa

Sales Manager – Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Mgr II Qlty & Reliability Engineering

HR Transaction Delivery Supervisor

Gen AI Solution Architect

WhiteCrow WhiteCrow is on a mission to connect companies with the best talent across the globe.

EMPLOYER

TALENT

COMPANY

Contact Us

JOBS BY SKILLS

JOBS BY FUNCTION

JOBS BY INDUSTRY

JOBS BY LOCATIONS

MODEL JOBS

JOBS BY CITY

WhiteCrow
WhiteCrow is on a mission to connect companies with the best talent across the globe.