Junior Portfolio & Launch Manager

Job Description Summary

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. By creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.
Join us in the role of Junior Portfolio & Launch Manager, the future is ours to shape!

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Supports Portfolio & Launch Manager in execution of the following launch & transfer activities:

  • creation of PLC document in order to establish new product codes;

  • coordination of new artwork creation process

  • PO placement;

  • creation of price requests in SAP;

  • creation of new launch/transfers project schedules;

  • preparation & archiving of meeting minutes and other necessary project documentation;

  • support in creation of decks for Project Review meetings;

  • facilitates cross-functional communication within the project teams.

• Supports Portfolio & Launch Manager in execution of the following portfolio activities:

  • maintenance of portfolio projects in SANITY (local launches tool) database;

  • creation of content for yearly portfolio workshops,

  • supports launch process optimization initiatives (new ways of working, SOP up-dates, new tools introduction);

  • independently manages assigned less-complex projects or streams in bigger projects.

• Coordinate cross-functional launch teams (Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Medical, Finance).

• Co-Lead lifecycle management initiatives (line extensions, reformulations, switches, supply changes, delisting).

Our Requirements: 

• University degree in science, management or business-related faculty;

• Advanced English;

• 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry on same / similar position (new launches, portfolio development) and willingness to develop in the area of pharmaceutical project management;

• Attention to detail and problem solving abilities;

• Organizational & time management skills;

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word);

• Experience in project coordination/management and knowledge of project management methodologies is considered a plus.

Compensation Structure & Criteria:   

Sandoz compensation is determined by job level, qualifications, niche skills, experience, and location within company salary ranges. Fully proficient and highly effective employees can expect a starting salary around market median, with those new to the level or with less functional depth at the lower end of the range and those with sustained superior or niche skills towards the higher end of the range. Internal equity and external market data inform our range placement. Annual salary reviews consider performance outcomes, market alignment, and business needs.   

Job location: Poland, Warsaw

Work mode: hybrid (min.2 days/week working from the office)

Pay range: 14 234 - 26 433 zł gross/ monthly

Variable compensation:  

Annual performance-based bonus of 15%;

Employee share program.

Additional benefits include: 

• Lunch card worth 450 zł per month;  

• Laptop;

• Medical care ;

• Life Insurance;  

• Retirement plan;  

• Multisport or Kaltura + card (co-financed by the employee);  

• Additional 2 days off;  

• Language learning platform.

Pay frequency: monthly  

Expected weekly working hours: 40h

Contract type: fixed-term employment contract

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! 

Join our Sandoz Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Network here: https://www.sandoz.pl/kariera/  

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Skills Desired

Portfolio Management, Product Launches, Project Execution, Projects Coordination