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CURRICULUM VITAE

OF

VIKASH T MAHARAJ

Personal Details

ID Number : 681**********

Gender : Male

Nationality : South African

Ethnic Group : Indian

Languages : English, Afrikaans

Marital Status : Divorced

Drivers Licence : Code 08

Current Employer : Pharmacentrix (Pty)Ltd

Address : Sunninghill

Work Summary

Date Title Company

October 2016 to present Responsible Pharmacist / Director Pharmacentrix(Pty)Ltd May 2006 - September 2016 General Manager Teva Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd October 2004 – April 2006 Manager - Corporate Services Amalgamated Healthcare June 2001 - September 2004 Managing Director Humana Care Resources Trading as HCR Medical

September 2000 - May 2001 Pharmacy Manager Mulbarton Hospital January 1994 - August 2000 Pharmacy Manager Chatsmed Garden Hospital January 1993 Intern Pharmacist Kingsway hospital

Education

University of Durban Westville

Bachelor of Pharmacy (1993)

Umzinto Secondary

Grade 12 (Matric) (1986)

Subjects: English (HG), Afrikaans (HG), Mathematics (HG), Biology (HG), Accounting (HG) and Physical Science (HG).

Courses / Forums and Conferences (Highlights)

• Business Management Training

• Pharmacotherapy

• Labour Relations Course (University of Potchefstroom)

• HIV/AIDS Training for Pharmacist Course (University of Potchefstroom)

• ESMO, Oncotype Forum (Annually) (International Conferences )

• SAAHIP, PSSA, Clicks, SASMO and ICON (Annually) (Local Conferences)

• Annual CPD Submissions to SACP

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook,MS Teams Vikash Maharaj (03 January 2024) Page 2 of 4

Career History

September 2016 to present (Duration: 7 years)

Company Name: Pharmacentrix (Pty) Ltd

Type of Business: Pharmaceuticals

JOB TITLE: Responsible Pharmacist/Director

Responsibilities

• Compliance with SAPC Regulations,

• Compliance with MCC Regulations,

• Submission of Dossiers

• Dossier Maintenance

• Sourcing Dossiers

• New Business Development

• Covid Clinical Trial Management

• Sales and Marketing of Predominantly Oncology Products in Gauteng

• Inspections of Manufacturing Sites (Inspections carried out with SAHPRA Inspectors and the most recent inspection was in Russia, September 2023)

• Preparing and Submission of the deficiency Queries to SAHPRA

• Liaison with Oncologists, Pathologists and Authorisation Personal for efficient logistic management of Oncotype DX

• Medical Aid Access Management: Liaising with Medical Aids to Ensure Reimbursement of Products. May 2006 - September 2016 (Duration: 10 years, 9

months)

Company Name: Teva Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd

Type of Business: Pharmaceuticals

Reason for Wanting to Leave: Retrenchment due to company restructuring JOB TITLE: GENERAL MANAGER/MANAGING DIRECTOR

Responsibilities

• Marketing of Generic Portfolio,

• Sales Planning and Budgeting,

• Managing Sales Force and Market Access,

• Tender Submission and Management,

• Supply Chain Management,

• SEP Administration,

• Managing Export Markets,

• Sales And Marketing of Oncotype DX (Genomic Test),

• Strategic Planning,

• Key Accountant Management,

• Key Stakeholder Engagement (Private and Public Sectors),

• New Business Development.

• Restructuring The Business Model (Teva / Cipla Joint Venture):

• Recruiting New Team,

• Retrenching Redundant Staff,

• Governing Body Management,

• Relocation of Offices,

• Expansion of Business into Africa.

April 2004 – August 2006 (Duration: 2 years)

Company Name: Amalgamated Healthcare

Type of Business: Healthcare

Reason for Leaving: New Opportunity at Teva

JOB TITLE: MANAGER - CORPORATE SERVICES

Responsibilities

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• Government Sector Logistics Management,

• Private Sector Logistics Management,

• Procurement,

• Financial Management,

• Drug Regulatory Affairs Locally and Internationally,

• Negotiating with Suppliers,

• Auditing and Supervising the Business Activities of SBU’s in Mpumalanga, North West, Limpopo Province, Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg,

• Strategic Planning for the Expansion of Market Share in South Africa

• Handling Imports and Exports of Pharmaceuticals, Medical and Surgical Products,

• Ensuring Regulatory Affairs Protocols were Adhered to in Each Business Unit,

• Ensuring That Each SBU Is Compliant with SAPC and MCC Regulations,

• Preparing and Submitting Tender Documents,

• Marketing of the Company to the Relevant Personnel in both the Private and Public Health Sectors.

• Manager of the Government Medical Supply Depot in Polokwane May 2001 - September 2004 (Duration: 2 years)

Company Name: Humana Care Resources Trading as HCR Medical Type of Business: Health Care

Reason for Leaving: New opportunity at Amalgamated Healthcare JOB TITLE: MANAGING DIRECTOR

Responsibilities

• Managed the Operation of the Business Both Locally and Internationally,

• Supervised and Controlled the Business Activities of SBU’s in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Namibia and South Africa,

• Drug Regulatory Affairs Locally and Internationally,

• Established Database of Suppliers,

• Negotiated with Suppliers, Logistics Management and Marketing of Products.

• Responsible for Tenders in both the Public and Private Sector,

• Fiscal Control of the Entire Operation which included Monitoring of Cash Flows and Implementation of Measures to Increase the Bottom-Line Profitability,

• Focussed on Strategies that Enable the Group to Gain Greater Market Share,

• Procurement for all SBU’s,

• Managed the Imports and Exports of Pharmaceuticals, Medical and Surgical Products,

• Ensured that the Regulatory Affairs Protocols were Adhered to in Each Country,

• Marketed Human Care Resources Medical in the Respective Countries. This Included Networking with the Relevant Personnel in both the Private and Public Health Sectors of the Respective Countries,

• Attended both International and Local Conferences such as Medica In Germany, Africa Health, SAAHIP, etc.,

• Promoted The Social Responsibilities Programme for HCR eg. Donation of Pharmaceuticals in Malawi. September 2000 - May 2001 (Duration: 9 months)

Company Name: Mulbarton Hospital

Type of Business: Hospital

Reason for Leaving: New business opportunity

JOB TITLE: PHARMACY MANAGER

Responsibilities

• Managed and Supervised all Operations of the Pharmacy Staff as Well as the Billings Department,

• Authorised and Controlled all Pharmaceutical and Surgical Purchases,

• Financial Management of the Pharmacy,

• Liaised, Negotiated Discounts and Service Level Requirements with Suppliers, Wholesalers and Medical Aids

• Coordinated, Planned and Executed Bi-Annual Stock Take,

• Prepared and Compiled Daily and Monthly Statistics and Figures, and Presented this to the Group Accountant,

• Maintained and Accurately Updated the hospitals Computerized Price File, Vikash Maharaj (03 January 2024) Page 4 of 4

• Audit Sales and Purchase Invoices, and Stock In-Flows and Out-Flows,

• Ensuring Medical Aid Claims were Submitted Timeously and Accurately, and Reconciliation of Medical Aid Reimbursements with Book Figures,

• Handled all Queries and Complaints from Doctors, Patients and Staff,

• Dispensed Medication During Working Hours as well as after Hours including Weekends January 1994 - August 2000 (Duration: 5 years, 5 months) Company Name: Chatsmed Garden Hospital

Type of Business: Hospital

Reason for Leaving: Offered position in Gauteng

JOB TITLE: PHARMACY MANAGER

Responsibilities

• Managed, Controlled, and Supervised all Activities of 20 Pharmacy Staff Members Including Pharmacists, Dispensary Assistants and Accountants,

• Managed the Entire Accounting/Financial Function of the Pharmacy,

• Liaised with Suppliers, Wholesalers, and Medical Aids, Negotiated Discounts and Service Requirements,

• Coordinated, Planned, and Executed Monthly Stock Take,

• Prepared and Compiled Daily and Monthly Statistics and Figures and Presented to the Hospital Manager,

• Maintained and Accurately Updated the Hospitals Computerised Price File,

• Audited Sales and Purchase Invoices and Stock In-Flows and Out-Flows,

• Ensured Medical Aid Claims were Timeous and Accurate, and to Reconciled Medical Aid Reimbursements with Book Figures.

• Handled all Queries and Complaints from Doctors, Patients, and Staff.

• Dispensed Medication During Working Hours as well as after Hours.

• Professional Training of the Pharmacy Intern (Qualified And Approved Tutor By The South African Pharmacy Council)

• Professional Training of the Pharmacy Assistant (Qualified And Approved Tutor By The South African Pharmacy Council)

• Other Functions:

• Essential Member of the Hospital Management Team, with Duties Including Attending All Head of Department Meetings and General Running of the Hospital,

• Chaired and Mediated Disciplinary Hearings,

• Chairman of the Hospital Staff Welfare Fund,

• Actively Involved in the Primary Health Care Screening Programmes (This Includes Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Monitoring).

References

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