Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Job Description Summary:

As Head of Media and Digital Communications, you are responsible for leading the global media relations and digital communications strategy to enhance Sandoz visibility, credibility, and engagement across traditional and digital platforms. You will drive integrated media and digital campaigns that support corporate priorities, build strong relationships with key media, and ensure a compelling and consistent digital presence aligned with the company’s brand and reputation goals.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Media Relations:

• Develop and execute a proactive global media strategy to position the company as a leader in affordable healthcare.

• Cultivate strong relationships with top-tier media, trade publications, and key journalists across key markets.

• Manage media inquiries, interviews, press releases, and proactive media events in coordination with senior leadership.

• Manage the media and digital communications during our financial quarterly results.

Digital Communications:

• Lead the strategy and execution of all key digital channels including corporate website, social media, and digital campaigns.

• Ensure consistent, engaging, and brand-aligned content across all digital platforms.

• Monitor digital trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and relevance.

Integrated Campaigns:

• Design and implement integrated media and digital campaigns that support product launches, corporate initiatives, and thought leadership.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Public Affairs, P&O) to align messaging and maximize impact.

Issues & Crisis Management:

• Support media and digital response strategies during issues and crises, ensuring timely and accurate communication.

• Monitor media and digital sentiment to identify and mitigate reputational risks.

Measurement & Optimization:

• Define KPIs and performance metrics for media and digital activities.

• Use analytics and insights to optimize strategies and demonstrate impact.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field

• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus

• 15+ years in media relations and digital communications, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector

• Proven experience managing global media strategies and digital platforms

• Strong track record in leading integrated campaigns and managing high-stakes media situations

• Excellent media relations and storytelling skills

• Deep understanding of digital platforms, content strategy, and analytics

• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities

• Crisis communication and reputation management expertise

• Data-driven mindset with experience in media and digital performance measurement

• High level of business acumen and stakeholder management

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!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation

Sandoz is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send an e-mail to claire.gratton@sandoz.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message