Medical Director

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates.

This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

• Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!

Role Purpose

Provide medical and scientific leadership to the National Leadership Team and engage both internal and external stakeholders, providing evidence and spaces for improving the value proposition of the Sandoz portfolio across the product lifecycle at Country, Cluster, Regional, and Global levels. Support Global / Region / Cluster Medical Leads in executing medical activities within the Medical community and integrate with Business execution.

Job Location: Milano

Your Key Responsibilities

• Planning, execution, and reporting of Medical Affairs Country Plan ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Build Medical Affairs strategy and plans, publications, educational activities, and communication initiatives involving Medical Experts.
• Develop, contribute, and review presentation materials for advisory boards, investigator meetings, protocol training, etc., aligned with MLR workstream.
• Serve as a key medical expert for internal stakeholders and external customers, including healthcare professionals and patient advocacy groups.
• Provide capability building plans for field medical associates, including disease-specific and product-specific training.
• Lead and develop the team as a coach, embodying our Values and inspiring the community through our pioneering access purpose and mindset.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and outstanding work environment that reflects the patients and communities we serve.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Scientific degree, MD preferred
• Fluent in English; Italian is a plus
• Minimum 5+ years experience in Medical Affairs or R&D in Life Sciences
• At least 3+ years experience leading high-performing teams
• Experience in Scientific Exchange, external engagement, NIS, Epidemiology Studies, Medical Governance, Clinical Trial Design, Data & Reporting

What You’ll Receive

• Customized development paths and on-demand training
• Job rotation projects with global teams
• Corporate Welfare Plan
• Recognition Program
• Hybrid Work Model based on flexibility and trust

Why Sandoz?

As a leader in the sector, Sandoz touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year. We aim to do more by investing in new capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, acquisitions, and partnerships to shape the future and help more patients access affordable, high-quality medicines sustainably.

• The future is ours to shape!

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