Introducing. The Austell Graduate Recruitment Programme. in conjunction with. The Austell Academy GRADUATE OVERVIEW PHARMACEUTICALS

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1 Introducing The Austell Graduate Recruitment Programme in conjunction with The Austell Academy GRADUATE OVERVIEW PHARMACEUTICALS

2 AIM OF THE PROGRAMME WHAT IS THE AUSTELL GRADUATE RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME? In order to sustain the phenomenal growth we are experiencing, Austell Pharmaceuticals is embarking on a drive to search for appropriately qualified and talented individuals who would like to develop a rewarding career within a fast-paced, dynamic and rapidly growing pharmaceutical company. Austell seeks to empower graduates through an intensive learning and development programme, geared towards shaping lucrative careers for qualified individuals as Medical Representatives. We are committed to investing in young South African graduates in the context of the current economic environment, and the high unemployment rates associated with the youth in South Africa. WHAT IS THE PROCESS? The programme will take the form of a phased approach. Candidates will receive an invitation to an introduction and screening session. Successful candidates from this session will be invited to a one week short-list phase whereupon those who qualify will be invited to attend a national training workshop. Candidates who qualify through this final assessment phase will be offered permanent employment within the Austell family. WHY THE GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME? The Graduate Development Programme assists in meeting the long term human capital and leadership needs of the company through attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining ambitious and committed graduates. The programme provides graduates with a unique opportunity to develop a full and diversified career at the largest privately owned pharmaceutical company in South Africa. Austell Pharmaceuticals is a performance driven organization with an extreme focus on results in every facet of the business. We strive to ensure that measurements are fair. Appropriate support and mentorship structures are in place for personal growth by means of a holistic development programme spearheaded by the Austell Academy. We believe that ongoing, relevant development is crucial in order to ensure that both personal and company goals and objectives are attained. Leaders

3 FAQs DO I QUALIFY? Suitable candidates will have a BSc degree and/or relevant medical degree e.g. Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Biokinetics etc. Additional criteria: Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident. Must be prepared to travel in your region. Must have a valid driver's licence. WILL I BE FINANCIALLY COMPENSATED DURING THE ASSESSMENT AND WORKSHOP PHASES? You will be compensated during phase 4 & 5. See Programme Outline. WILL I RECEIVE ONGOING SUPPORT? Regional Sales Coaches ensure that graduates receive appropriate coaching, guidance and exposure in order to achieve required development objectives. Austell Executives also take a keen and often personal interest in the progress of our graduates. WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I AM APPOINTED INTO A PERMANENT POSITION? You will be contractually employed and will receive a comprehensive market related salary and employee benefits. Your development within Austell Pharmaceuticals will be monitored throughout your career by our executive team. Ongoing training and guidance required to enable you to become a professional Medical Representative will be provided. Candidates who display exceptional performance and potential will be considered for further development in line with the Austell Career Development Programme. You may also be elected to become part of a graduate development network that helps future graduates in establishing themselves at Austell Pharmaceuticals.

4 PROGRAMME OUTLINE OK, SO HOW DOES THE SELECTION/APPLICATION PROCESS WORK? Phase 1 - Send your CV to: nelktan@austell.co.za with the subject line: Application for Graduate Recruitment Programme. In the body of the mail, please indicate your preferred region or province. Phase 2 - Your CV will be assessed and if successful, you will be invited by to an Austell screening session or panel interview in your region. Phase 3 - Should you be shortlisted, you will be invited by to attend an assessment and practical round at a venue in your region viz Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth. Phase 4 (remunerated) - Shortlisted candidates will be invited by to attend a five day workshop which will entail an array of soft skills training and assessment criteria. Phase 5 (remunerated) - Successful candidates from phase 4 will be invited by to attend two weeks of technical training in Johannesburg, after which, there will be a final selection process. Phase 6 - Successful candidates will be notified telephonically with offers of full time employment. * Most of our correspondence will be sent via so please make sure that you check your inbox and spam folders regularly. s will always be sent to you from: nelktan@austell.co.za and the subject line will always be: Graduate Recruitment Programme

5 WHO IS AUSTELL? INTRODUCTION Austell Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd, formerly known as Austell Laboratories, is the largest privately owned pharmaceutical company in South Africa and has been one of the top three fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in the past four years. The cornerstones of Austell are our products and our people. These two fundamentals combine to provide exceptional patient and customer experiences. What can we do to make the lives of our patients better? is a philosophy that has fostered a consistent culture of innovation through all areas of our business. Our products, training, communication methods and technology all form part of a seamless process that benefit our customers, patients and the Austell family alike. In a world of depravity and exploitation, we strive to stand on an unshakeable foundation of sound morals, ethics and fair business practice. THE CULTURE Energy: Energize: Edge: Execute: Austell people are energetic action takers. Austell people have the ability to energize, inspire and motivate themselves and others. Austell people have the abilty to make difficult decisions, even if those decisions are unpopular. Austell people are able to execute projects, plans and tactics with precision and excellence. OUR PRODUCTS Each of the Austell brands serves a particular and unmet need within a specific disease area or market segment. It is significant to note that our portfolio of products represents the future of medicine in the sense that they address needs the market never realised existed. These products have, in fact, driven need creation within the market at large owing to the demand for advanced, clinically proven medicines with the lowest possible side effects and the greatest benefit for patients. Each of our premium brands is a disease category market leader in its respective country of origin and several additional territories globally. We are relentless in our quest to bring products to the South African market that carry the highest standards of clinical evidence, thus providing positive efficacy, safety and tolerability profiles.

6 THREE SHINING EXAMPLES 1. PROSPAN Prospan is the market leading cough syrup in Germany and more than 30 other counties around the world. Launched in South Africa in Prospan has become the most prescribed cough brand by South african paediatricians. Prospan is the market leading cough syrup in South Africa. A market that consists of 175 competitors. Prospan is the first OTC brand to have achieved market leader status in the past 20 years 2. SINUPRET Sinupret has been on the international market for over 80 years and is the market leading sinusitis product in Germany and several other countries worldwide. Launched in South Africa in Sinupret has become the most prescribed sinusitis product by gynaecologists in South Africa. Sinupret is the market leading systemic nasal preparation since August 2012 in a market consisting of 26 competitors. 3. TASECTAN (Paed and Adult) Tasectan is the leading anti-diarrhoeal product in Belgium and several other territories worldwide. Launched in South Africa in Tasectan paediatric sachets have already become the most prescribed anti-diarrhoeal product by paediatricians in South Africa. Within 18 months of the South African launch, Tasectan had become the third largest anti-diarrhoeal product on the market and is poised to achieve market leader status quicker than any OTC product in the history of the pharmaceutical industry. For more information please contact Nasarien Elktan: Tel.: Fax: nelktan@austell.co.za Austell Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd, 52 Mineral Crescent, Johannesburg, 2092