Corporate Affairs Manager

PL13 (FCRS = PL013) Sandoz Poland Sp. z o.o.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 139,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual 15% bonus

Company car or car allowance

Employee share program

Lunch card 450 zł

Laptop

Medical care

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Multisport or Kultura+ card

2 extra days off

Language learning platform

Job summary

Sandoz Poland Sp. z o.o. is seeking a Corporate Affairs Manager to drive media relations and healthcare policy communications.

The role collaborates with Europe Region, develops the Poland master plan, and translates policy developments into clear messaging. You will manage crisis communications and liaise with journalists and health stakeholders. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in political journalism or public affairs with a healthcare focus, fluent in English and Polish, and hold a university

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in media relations, public affairs or corporate communications with a healthcare focus.
• Ability to translate complex health policy topics into clear communication.
• Experience with political stakeholders and healthcare system actors.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute media and healthcare policy communications for Sandoz Poland.
• Lead crisis communication activities and liaise with journalists and stakeholders.
• Develop proactive communication strategies and coordinate media inquiries.
• Write press materials and briefing notes; serve as spokesperson when needed.
• Collaborate with Europe Region and national/local teams on policy projects.

Skills

Media relations

Public affairs

Political journalism

Project management

Policy communication

Education

University degree

Job description

Job Description Summary Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. By creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

As Corporate Affairs Manager you will be responsible for shaping and executing Sandoz Poland’s media and healthcare policy communications agenda. The position drives engagement with political, regulatory, healthcare and media stakeholders, develops proactive communication strategies, supports public affairs initiatives, and leads crisis communication activities in close collaboration with local and regional Corporate Affairs teams.

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

• Annual performance-based bonus: 15%
• company car (or car allowance 2 900 zł gross );
• employee share program;

• 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!

Our Purpose here at Sandoz is pioneering access for patients. As the global leader in 'off-patent' high quality medicines, we are able to make medicine more affordable and accessible. Our broad global portfolio comprises of approximately 1,300 quality biosimilar and generic medicines, enabling us to provide more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries per year, and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! Powered by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for dedication and skills, experience a flexible, collaborative & inclusive culture where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is nurtured!