Senior Communications Manager

Job Description Summary

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.
As a newly independent company we are focused on growth. We see growth as the engine powering everything we want to achieve for patients. It will allow us to innovate & pioneer greater access to high-quality medicines, but we can only do this by bringing the best and the brightest minds together.

The Senior Manager, Global Internal Communications will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality internal communications that inform, inspire, and engage employees worldwide. This role emphasizes editorial leadership, newsflow management, writing excellence, content creation, and channel strategy to ensure impactful storytelling and effective communication across the Sandoz network.
As part of the Global Corporate Communications team, the Senior Manager will lead the development of compelling content and manage the internal newsflow to bring the company’s Purpose, culture, and strategy to life. The role will also drive innovation in channel strategy, ensuring that messages reach the right audience at the right time through the most effective platforms.
This position is responsible for contributing to the team’s strategy and delivering on four core priorities:
1.    Leaders as Communicators: Inspire leaders and managers to be visible and confident storytellers for all employee groups.
2.    Change as New Normal: Support organizational change, strategy reframing, and performance management through clear, timely, and engaging communication.
3.    Audience Intelligence: Apply an inclusive approach to tailor engagement strategies for diverse employee groups globally.
4.    Compelling Editorial Approach: Focus on relevant business and People & Organization themes, using innovative formats to drive understanding and engagement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Editorial Leadership & Newsflow Management

  • Oversee the global editorial calendar and manage newsflow across internal channels to ensure timely, relevant, and engaging content.

  • Act as the editorial lead for key internal platforms, ensuring consistency of tone, style, and messaging aligned with Sandoz brand and Purpose.

• Content Creation & Writing Quality

  • Develop and deliver high-quality written content, including articles, leadership messages, and storytelling pieces that simplify complex topics and resonate with employees.

  • Ensure all content meets best-in-class editorial standards and reflects an audience-first approach.

• Channel Strategy & Optimization

  • Lead the strategy for internal communication channels (e.g., intranet, Viva Engage, newsletters, video) to maximize reach and engagement.

  • Continuously evaluate channel performance using analytics and optimize based on insights.

• Campaign & Initiative Support

  • Partner with Corporate Communications and People & Organization teams to support global campaigns, change initiatives, and cultural programs.

  • Create toolkits and templates to enable consistent communication across regions and functions.

• Strategic Priorities

  • Drive initiatives that enable leaders as communicators, support change as a constant, apply audience intelligence, and deliver compelling editorial approaches.

• Collaboration & Network Activation

  • Engage and activate the global network of regional and local communicators to amplify messages and ensure alignment.

  • Provide guidance and training on editorial standards and channel best practices.

What you need to bring to the role

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent in Communications, Journalism, or related field.

• Fluent in English (native or C2); additional languages are an asset.

• 8–10 years of professional experience in communications, with strong focus on internal communications and editorial leadership.

• Proven ability to manage editorial calendars and newsflow in a global organization.

• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills; ability to simplify complex topics.

• Experience in channel strategy and digital platforms (e.g., intranet, Viva Engage).

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Collaborative team player with a proactive, results-driven mindset.

• Experience in multicultural and international environments.

• Willingness to travel occasionally as required.

Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art 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 and entrepreneurial spirit 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 encouraged!
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.
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