An excellent development opportunity for a talented graduate at a global medicines company
About Sandoz
5 million. That's how many UK patients are treated with a Sandoz medicine every year.
Sandoz is a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines. Our purpose is pioneer access so the NHS can treat more patients. Our business is to develop, produce and market affordable medicines.
Sandoz, a division of Novartis, is the largest generics company in Europe and has a reputation for exceptional quality. We have built a culture that is 'unboss' where servant leaders put team success above their own. The UK organisation is friendly, fast-paced and results focused. We are keen to develop ourselves and our business.
Graduate interns learn quickly from their manager and hands-on experience with the business, making them more skilled and experienced so they can go on to jobs within and outside Sandoz.
Job purpose
This varied role supports Market Access and Corporate Affairs activities across Sandoz UK and involves collaboration with the branded pharmaceuticals division of Novartis. Communications is 80% internal and 20% external with the aim to increase the external focus. The role reports to the Head of Market Access and Corporate Affairs.
Job accountabilities
Active member of the Market Access and Corporate Affairs team
- Lead on communication projects with increasing responsibility as your capability develops;
- Work with Head of Market Access and Corporate Affairs and Corporate Affairs Executive to map and track project milestones;
- Being flexible to take on work across the team depending on workload and priorities
Communications
- Take increasing responsibility for the Sandoz UK newsletter, for managing the SharePoint site, and for the organisation of all-company meetings
- Support the Corporate Affairs Executive on projects such as re-designing the corporate website, in-person and online events and exploring the use of social media;
- Works with public relations agencies on campaigns;
- Work with the UK group communications on cross-divisional initiatives;
- Monitors website content and milestones for updates;
Administration
- Day-to-day coordination of projects and liaison with business units to deliver communications activities;
- Set up vendors, purchase orders and have materials approved. Follow internal processes for administrative activities
- Ensure all activities and materials are compliant using two internal systems
- Meeting administration and diary management
We are looking for a talented individual
- Someone with a positive, can-do attitude who wants to start their career in communications in an in-house role;
- Someone who is keen to learn, open to feedback and ambitious for personal growth;
- Can demonstrate organisational and communication skills and self awareness
In this role, you will learn a lot about communications and working in a corporate environment. Our graduate interns go on to roles in Sandoz and Novartis and other major employers.
If you think this role sounds interesting and you have the required skills, we would really like to hear from you. Please get in touch or apply today.
Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
