Job Description

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!


The purpose of the role is:


To develop a strategic and operational medical plan that supports the development, launch and lifecycle management of assigned products through the engagement of Medical Experts & Key Stakeholders, review and approval of promotional activities and materials, trial support, medical education activities and scientific exchange. To provide a high-quality Medical Information service that delivers medical, pharmaceutical, and technical support to external enquirers. To act as a medical information SME (subject matter expert) to provide internal support where required (e.g. new medicine launches, trends & insights, audits etc.). Responsible for owning and maintaining key Medical Affairs processes, forms, and tools and to drive continuous improvement through collaboration and alignment with relevant cross-functional stakeholders on local and selectively regional or global level. This includes driving medical excellence and maximizing efficiencies for fundamental operations such as medical governance and compliance.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:


Work in conjunction with the assigned therapy and marketing team to develop & deliver brand plan and associated deliverables.


Represent Ireland at Global and Regional Medical Affairs Team meetings to ensure consistency of medical strategies across the portfolio. Create and deliver KOL, Patient Group & National Stakeholder mapping & engagement plans as required. To provide product training to internal stakeholders such as Account Managers and Sales teams. Partner with Global and Local Pharmacovigilance teams to ensure compliant safety reporting. Ensure visibility of Sandoz scientific information through effective, credible & appropriate communications of clinical data to external groups such as at HCP meetings, advisory boards, government public affairs meetings, and liaisons with institutions such as pharmacists and patient groups. To provide high quality, accurate and balanced verbal and/or written answers to medical, pharmaceutical, and technical enquiries from all Sandoz customers (both internal and external). Ensure all customer communications are handled in accordance with the Medicines for Ireland Code (where applicable) and internal procedures. Identify, process and report adverse drug events and/or Product Quality Complaints to relevant departments within specified timelines, using relevant systems and databases. Responsible for the review and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials and activities in compliance with internal standards, regulations and industry codes. Serve as a key point of contact/super user for company systems and processes within Medical Affairs. Support the creation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures as required Liaise with QA, due diligence teams, procurement and external vendors for vendor services

What you'll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

Pharmacist or appropriate scientific background to MSc or PhD level and experience within Medical Affairs roles. Up-to-date knowledge of Medicines for Europe and/or Medicines for Ireland Code(s) is desirable (not mandatory) Proven Medical Affairs experience within the EU pharmaceutical industry. Experience in Medical Information provision. Excellent written and verbal skills in English

You'll receive:

Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Health insurance, 24 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.

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.

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