Corporate Affairs Manager

Sandoz Polska; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 139,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch card worth 450 zł per month

Laptop

Medical care

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Multisport or Kultura + card

Additional 2 days off

Language learning platform

Job summary

Sandoz Polska in Warsaw is seeking an experienced media relations professional to drive public affairs and communications for healthcare policy. You will act as a spokesperson and develop media strategies, translating complex policy into clear messaging while collaborating across European teams.

The role emphasizes independent project delivery, strong stakeholder engagement, and fluency in Polish and English. The position is hybrid and located in Warsaw with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in media relations, political journalism, public affairs or corporate communications with a strong healthcare policy focus.
• Ability to translate complex healthcare policy, reimbursement and regulatory topics into clear communication.
• Experience working with political stakeholders, media representatives, healthcare system stakeholders and industry associations.
• Strong understanding of Polish health policy, pharmaceutical regulation, reimbursement environment and political processes at national level.

Responsibilities

• Work independently, take ownership of key projects and assume accountability for outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Europe Region team to support and deliver projects related to EU healthcare and pharmaceutical policy.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Corporate Affairs Master Plan for Poland with a focus on media relations and healthcare policy communication.
• Provide media expertise on politically sensitive issues and translate policy developments into communication strategies.
• Develop media concepts that explain complex healthcare, reimbursement and regulatory topics clearly and effectively.
• Monitor developments and identify opportunities and risks related to generics, biosimilars, supply security and manufacturing.

Skills

Media relations

Public affairs

Policy communication

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Fluent English

Fluent Polish

Independent project delivery

Education

University degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently, take ownership of key projects and assume accountability for outcomes.


• Collaborate closely with the Europe Region team to support and deliver projects related to EU healthcare and pharmaceutical policy.


• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Corporate Affairs Master Plan for Poland with a specific focus on media relations and healthcare policy communication.


• Provide media expertise on politically sensitive issues and translate policy and regulatory developments into communication strategies.


• Develop media concepts that explain complex healthcare, reimbursement and regulatory topics clearly and effectively.


• Monitor developments and identify relevant opportunities and risks related to generics, biosimilars, supply security and pharmaceutical manufacturing.


• Support leadership teams with public affairs and communication insights at national and local stakeholder level.


• Write press releases, Q and A documents, statements, background materials and briefing notes.


• Coordinate media inquiries and serve as a spokesperson for Sandoz Poland.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, political stakeholders, healthcare system stakeholders and associations.


• Coordinate crisis and issues management activities within the established structures.


• Planning and execution of media events and background briefings.

Our Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in media relations, political journalism, public affairs or corporate communications with a strong healthcare policy focus.


• Experience in driving projects/initiatives independently.


• Ability to translate complex healthcare policy, reimbursement and regulatory topics into clear and targeted communication.


• Experience working with political stakeholders, media representatives, healthcare system stakeholders and industry associations.


• Strong understanding of Polish health policy, pharmaceutical regulation, reimbursement environment and political processes at national level.


• Strong ability to collaborate across functions, including within industry associations and cross-company initiatives.


• Fluent English and Polish.


• University degree.

Compensation Structure & Criteria

Sandoz compensation is determined by job level, qualifications, niche skills, experience, and location within company salary ranges. Fully proficient and highly effective employees can expect a starting salary around market median, with those new to the level or with less functional depth at the lower end of the range and those with sustained superior or niche skills towards the higher end of the range. Internal equity and external market data inform our range placement. Annual salary reviews consider performance outcomes, market alignment, and business needs.

Job location: Warsaw, Poland

Work mode: hybrid - few days/week working in the office

Pay range (monthly salary): gross/zł 12 425 - 23 325

Variable Compensation

• Annual performance-based bonus: 15%


• company car (or car allowance 2 900 zł gross );


• employee share program;

Additional Benefits Include

• Lunch card worth 450 zł per month


• Laptop,


• Medical care


• Life Insurance


• Retirement plan


• Multisport or Kultura + card (co-financed by the employee)


• Additional 2 days off


• Language learning platform

Pay frequency: monthly

Expected weekly working hours: 40h

Contract type: Fixed-term contract

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us!