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 Country Regulatory Affairs Associate is responsible for supporting the execution of specific Regulatory Affairs activities at Sandoz country level and supporting the RA team with administrative tasks.


Tasks assigned will support in obtaining and maintaining the (to be) registered products, related texts and artworks, and (supporting) the execution of projects.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Compliance:

Guarantees adherence to the relevant (local) procedures, and record management. Supports RA during internal and external audits and health authority inspections at country level.

Activities to support Sandoz and our customers

Supports in the timely creation & translation of official product information including Patient Information Leaflets, Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPCs) and all labelling (packaging texts into artworks). Supports in the maintenance of registration files. This is done by (non-limitative list):


+ Supports administrative activities
+ Registration maintenance activities, product related text translations (checks)
+ Answering questions from local health authorities regarding registered products.
+ Artwork management from change to approved new/revised artwork
+ Updating regulatory databases and plans
+ Local regulatory tasks related to Risk Management Plan (RMP) / Risk Minimization Activities (RMA) and Dear Healthcare Professional Communications (DHPC) (as per global SOP)
Supports in timely preparing the payment of regulatory fees and related administrative activities. Supports RA database maintenance activities, timely KPI preparation and reporting. Can be responsible for creation and follow-up of purchase orders, proof-of-payments, and other RA fees for the RA team. Archiving of RA related documentation (paper and/or electronic archive maintenance) Guarantee good and professional communication between internal and external stakeholders. Support (local) RA projects.

Country specific additional activities (if needed):

Participates in Product Cross Functional Teams as required. Provide close regulatory support to internal local stakeholders, as well as other Global Regulatory Teams Check Swissmedic updates and follow trends in the regulatory environment and legislation, assure awareness and alignment within the department, to meet future requirements on time Support signal notification to Swissmedic Support Pharmacovigilance activities

What you'll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

Either a bachelor in Bio-Medical / Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical sciences or a professional administrative degree. Preferably >1 year of relevant work experience German (fluent: verbal and written), English (fluent: verbal and written) French (desirable) and Italian (desirable) Experience of working in a highly regulated environment Planning, organizational skills and eye for detail Strong administrative organization skills Strong written communication skills Data management and IT skills (MS Office package / SAP)

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

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