iNova Pharmaceuticals develops, markets and sells a range of non-prescription pharmacy products and prescription medicines throughout Asia and across other international markets.
We know that families trust us with their health and well-being, and we treat that obligation very seriously. We all have our own families, so we are totally committed to delivering products that meet top quality standards that are promoted in an accurate and balanced manner.
We have a large Operations team globally who oversee the manufacture and supply of our products into the hands of end users. We have very high expectations of our manufacturers and we test our products rigorously.
We are also committed to acting with integrity and maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Since late 2017, our business has been on a new trajectory. We have plans for accelerated growth and we have the investment firepower to execute those plans. It is an exciting period to be a part of iNova!
We are actively developing an organic pipeline of products through a fully resourced Innovation team.
We are also actively seeking to grow through business development activity.
We are looking for people that want to be a part of our growth story.
True to our mission, we care deeply about health and well-being at work.
We offer a number of staff benefits and programs aimed at supporting and improving the health and well-being of our staff. For example, in Australia we have weekly Yoga classes in Head Office, we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and all staff receive health snacks (or healthy snack allowances for field-based staff). In South Africa, we offer the Unmind program.
Innovation is a big part of our strategic plan.
We have invested heavily in product sourcing and development, and we have a rich pipeline of new products due to launch in all of our regional markets during the next few years.
We also support and incentivise innovation in all other areas of our business.
We have a well-established Reward and Recognition programs that rewards staff in all of our markets.
We have our annual CEO Awards, recognising our highest achievers across the group in Sales, Non-Sales, Values and Innovation.
We also have an annual gala awards function, where both Sales and Non-Sales staff are recognised for outstanding achievement.
We also have Values and Service awards that are handed out locally throughout each year.
We aim to provide a work environment where people are treated fairly and with respect.
We recognise that the work environment should be free from unlawful or unwelcome conduct.
We affirm the right of every person to equal employment opportunities.
Whatever your role, we are committed to help you to develop your expertise within that role and, if you are interested, to prepare you for opportunities beyond your current role.
Staff at iNova have plenty of opportunities to get involved in cross-functional and innovation projects at a local and global level!
We also offer our employees the opportunity to participate in a range of more structured external and internal learning and development opportunities.
In South Africa, we have the Career Advancement Plan (CAP) for the sales force and iLead program.
In Asia, we offer company-sponsored external training activities, including study leave.
In Australia, we have a Learning & Development Program for all staff, with blended learning experience of face to face, online & self-directed learning.
We are very committed to giving back to our local communities. We do that in a variety of different ways in each region.
Each region has a formal community/charitable giving program which involves workplace giving as well as initiatives that allow you to get directly involved in the work of our community/charity partners. In Australia, iNova matches staff donations.
At a global level, we additionally support a number of important causes from time to time.
With over 400 staff members globally, iNova has offices located in seven countries, including:
Australia – Chatswood, Sydney
South Africa – Bedfordview, Johannesburg
Asia – Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore & Hong Kong
We are actively expanding across Asia via our Group Head Office in Singapore.
We continue to grow our established businesses in South Africa and Australia.
We are very proud of our history.
We have a very diverse portfolio of products, many of which have been used in family medicine cabinets all over the world for many decades.
You can read more about our the story of our products and the history of iNova here.
We know people perform at their best when they feel looked after at work!
Our staff benefits vary from region to region, so please see your regional Careers page for more information about local benefits.
Some of our staff benefits include:
BLIS PROBIOTICS was an established local brand in New Zealand when it joined the iNova portfolio in 2018, through a long-term exclusive license and distribution arrangement with BLIS Technologies.
BLIS PROBIOTICS is the world’s first market-approved targeted throat probiotic, discovered by Australian Professor, John Tagg, and further developed and commercialised by BLIS Technologies in New Zealand. BLIS Technologies shares iNova’s core values of innovation, expertise and desire to improve the health and wellbeing of our customers. The ongoing partnership between iNova Pharmaceuticals and BLIS Technologies leverages the strengths and expertise of both parties.
The BLIS PROBIOTICS Australian launch in 2019 – dubbed the most exciting product launch in the probiotic category for the year – was fast tracked by a full year and was executed within 6 months.
Supported by a dedicated iNova team, the launch incorporated a comprehensive marketing program including Australian packaging design, in-store promotion, television commercial, display advertisements, targeted online videos, advertorials and influencer partnerships to drive consumer awareness and trial during the launch period. To build professional awareness and recommendation, iNova also rolled out an education program targeting Pharmacists and Pharmacy Assistants nationally
As a result of iNova’s strong relationships with major Australian Pharmaceutical banner groups, the brand reached over 2,363 stores within the first [6] months after launch.
With unique value proposition, success and loyalty in its home market and potential for geographic expansion, BLIS PROBIOTICS is exactly the kind of brand we look to own or distribute at iNova Pharmaceuticals.
Our door is always open to prospective vendors and business partners here at iNova Pharmaceuticals!
Founded in South Africa in 2007, the Creche Guard product range was acquired by iNova Pharmaceuticals from Kenza Health in January 2018.
Under the ownership of iNova Pharmaceuticals, Creche Guard has firmly established itself as South Africa’s #1 Children’s Multivitamin.
Creche Guard has flourished under the dynamic team at iNova South Africa. iNova’s wide market reach and distribution, and increased resources and investment in advertising and promotion, has seen the product grow at double digit rates during the first 18 months of ownership. In 2018, Creche Guard’s market share grew to 23.9% (2.1% above its closest competitor). Year-to-date, in 2019, Creche Guard has achieved a market share of 34.9% (15.1% above nearest competitor).
Flexing iNova’s creative and innovative edge, Creche Guards highly engaging Guarder Facebook campaign, vibrant Dis-Chem Back-To-School Promo and playfully colourful AlphaPharm display drive are each playing pivotal roles in iNova’s acquisition and repositioning of Creche Guard.
Creche Guard is exactly the kind of brand we look to own or distribute at iNova Pharmaceuticals – a high-quality and efficacious Consumer Health product, with a small but established reputation amongst consumers and healthcare professionals, in markets that we are familiar with, with great branding and the potential to grow.
Our door is always open to prospective vendors and business partners here at iNova Pharmaceuticals!
Our Values are the foundation of our global culture. They determine (and reflect) how we work every day.
We are always on the lookout for passionate, proactive and positive people to join our business.
We are looking for innovators, contributors, owners, entrepreneurs… people that can move fast and make things happen. Our people are empowered to act and make decisions locally.
We want people who put our patients and our customers at the centre of everything they do, and that are committed to excellence in their role.
We are looking for people who can collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, often across different functions and markets, to achieve shared success.
We want people who have integrity and that understand the regulatory environment that we work in.
Read more about our Vision and Values over here.
