Food & Pharma Growth Strategy Lead

Balazs; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide in Alrode, Alberton, is seeking a Food and Pharma Manager to lead market strategy across Southern Africa's food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors, bridging commercial goals with hands-on deployment.

You will design high-value product offerings, drive rollout, monitor regulatory standards, and build long-term competitive advantages while partnering with sales, R&D, and operations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience in food, pharma, or gas sectors.
• Strong business acumen and investment process experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to deliver through others and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive market strategy for Southern Africa's food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Design high-value offerings aligned with regulatory standards and rollout strategies.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to maintain competitive advantage.
• Develop go-to-market plans and support sales through technical engagements and trials.

Skills

Investment process experience

Project management

Business partnering

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

University Degree

Master in Engineering/Business

Job description

Air Liquide in Alrode, Alberton, is seeking a Food and Pharma Manager to lead market strategy across Southern Africa's food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors, bridging commercial goals with hands-on deployment.

You will design high-value product offerings, drive rollout, monitor regulatory standards, and build long-term competitive advantages while partnering with sales, R&D, and operations.