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Sandoz

Leader in generic and biosimilar medicines

Government Relations Manager

Business & StrategyUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeSão Paulo, State of São Paulo, BrazilNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed higher-education degree in International Relations, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
  • Relevant experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, or Advocacy, preferably in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other highly regulated sectors.
  • Knowledge of the Executive and Legislative branches, Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS), and the formulation and implementation of public health policies.
  • Experience engaging with public officials and institutional stakeholders, with a solid understanding of applicable integrity and compliance rules.
  • Ability to analyze political, regulatory, and legislative scenarios and translate their impacts into strategic business recommendations.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, influence, and consensus-building skills with diverse audiences.
  • Fluent English for interaction with global stakeholders and production of executive materials.
  • Availability to travel according to the institutional agenda.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and strengthen strategic relationships with the Ministry of Health, National Congress, public laboratories, and other relevant bodies.
  • Monitor and analyze political, legislative, and regulatory agendas, anticipating risks and opportunities for Sandoz, especially in generics, biosimilars, Productive Development Partnerships (PDPs), and access.
  • Develop and execute advocacy strategies, with technical and institutional positions aligned with business priorities.
  • Identify, promote, and support the feasibility of PDPs, cooperation agreements, public partnerships, and new business and access models.
  • Support the Access and Commercial teams in navigating political and institutional matters in the public market.
  • Represent Sandoz institutionally at forums, associations, and strategic engagements, strengthening the company's reputation and credibility.

About the Company

Sandoz

Leader in generic and biosimilar medicines

What does the company do? Sandoz is a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, with a broad portfolio of about 1,300 products that address diseases from the common cold to cancer. How does its product work? The medicines are off-patent (generics) or biosimilars that match the reference brands in safety, quality, and efficacy, offering affordable treatment options to patients and helping healthcare systems save money while expanding access. How is it different from competitors? Sandoz emphasizes scale, a long heritage dating back to 1886, and a sizeable global workforce dedicated to broadening patient access, aiming for large social impact and substantial healthcare savings. Its leadership in biosimilars and the breadth of its portfolio set it apart in the market. What is the company's goal? To pioneer access for patients by making high-quality medicines more affordable and widely available worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1886

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