Lek, a Sandoz company

Naše najmlajše je obiskal dedek Mraz. ❄️💫 Prav poseben gost z mrzlega severa je v Ljubljani in Lendavi razveselil naše otroke s prav posebnim presenečenjem. Poleg daril je s seboj pripeljal tudi Trkaja (Rok Terkaj), ki je otroke navdušil s predstavo z naslovom Repki. 🎉 V Leku želimo vsem otrokom – tako najmlajšim kot tistim malo večjim – da še naprej ostanejo iskrivi, radovedni in polni domišljije. 💙✨ Utrinke z našega druženja si lahko pogledate v spodnji galeriji slik. #Lek #Sandoz #Christmas #MagicalSeason #Celebration

🚨 𝐏𝐨𝐳𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐤𝐞, 𝐤𝐢 𝐣𝐢𝐡 𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐬𝐯𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐛𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐣𝐞?🚨 Odprte so prijave za TechBEAT, ki bo novi generaciji mladih talentov na stežaj odprl vrata do številnih priložnosti v globalnem farmacevtskem podjetju. Iščemo dijakinje in dijake 3. in 4. letnikov naravoslovno-tehnične smeri iz Slovenije. 𝐙𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐣 𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓?  ✅ Edinstven vpogled v trende in izzive sodobne farmacevtske industrije. ✅ Priložnost mreženja, pridobivanja znanja ter strokovnega vpogleda v tehnologijo. ✅ Praktične izkušnje s skupinskim delom pri tehnično-naravoslovnem izzivu ter priložnost za prikaz znanja in veščin v praksi. ✅ Dostop do široke mreže strokovnjakov in številnih kariernih priložnosti. Osrednja gostja letošnjega dogodka bo: ⭐ Ljupka Vrteva, razvojna inženirka v Petrol Group in Inženirka leta 2023. 𝐊𝐚𝐤𝐨 𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢?  Prijave so možne na povezavi: https://lnkd.in/eEdPEZmU do 24. februarja 2025. 📅 8. in 9. maj 2025 📍Ljubljana in Bled 🔗 Za več informacij o dogodku obiščite: https://lnkd.in/ePfpHMM4. #TechBEAT2025 #Lek #Sandoz #pharma #youngtalents #STEM

🌍✨ Since October, we’ve welcomed five talented students from Austria, Belarus, India, Spain, and Brazil as part of our 9–12-month internship program. To celebrate the start of their journey with us, we organized an exciting day where we introduced them to our culture, values, and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 🚀 Last year’s intern, Corina Alexandra Guraliuc, shared her journey at Lek, providing valuable insights into the opportunities and growth awaiting this year’s interns. 💡 The group also had the opportunity of meeting Gregor Makuc, Chief Executive Director and Country President Sandoz Slovenia, who emphasized the importance of welcoming international talent: »Welcoming interns from around the world enriches our company culture and strengthens our global perspective. These talented individuals bring fresh ideas, diverse experiences, and innovative thinking that drive us toward achieving our ambitious goals.« 🤝 Vita Kovačec introduced our Strategic Programs, sharing key initiatives that support our goals and values. To deepen their understanding of our core values, Ajda Novak from Strategic Programs presented our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). She emphasized how these principles shape not only our workplace but also our broader vision for innovation. The day ended on a festive note with a stroll through Ljubljana, where we enjoyed the holiday atmosphere.🎄 OLUWADAMILOLA OLUTAYO - DAVID, Tom Biazzin Perazzo, Álvaro Saiz Bonilla #Lek #Sandoz #Internship #DEI #GlobalTalent

On International Anti-Corruption Day, we reaffirm our commitment to the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our operations. 🤝 🆙 We are dedicated to maintaining a culture of integrity and transparency, both of which are essential to our long-term success. Our solid governance framework ensures that every decision we make aligns with our values and strengthens the trust we’ve built with our stakeholders. 👇Check what Eva Podgorsek, Head of Legal & Compliance, says about the importance of transparency, ethical leadership, and compliance in maintaining the highest ethical standards. #Lek #Sandoz #InternationalAntiCorruptionDay #Governance #EthicalLeadership #ESG #Transparency

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞-𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬? 🤔 Biosimilars are transforming treatment for chronic diseases, generating savings and making high-quality care accessible to more people. 🙌 But how can we unlock their full potential? Discover how Sandoz and Lek, a Sandoz company, are leading the way and why biosimilars are more important than ever. 👇 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰. #Lek #Sandoz #Biosimilars #HealthcareInnovation #SustainableHealthcare #FutureOfMedicine 

Danes obeležujemo Mednarodni dan prostovoljstva, ki poteka pod okriljem Združenih narodov (United Nations). 🌍 V središču našega delovanja je skrb za bolnike po vsem svetu, vendar nenehno iščemo načine, kako pozitivno vplivati tudi na lokalno okolje in širšo skupnost. 💙 Z vzpostavljanjem in ohranjanjem dolgoročnih odnosov z različnimi organizacijami, zato podpiramo pobude in ustvarjamo spremembe, ki segajo izven naših poslovnih okvirjev. Še posebej ponosni smo na naše sodelovanje na paralimpijskih taborih, ki potekao pod okriljem Zveze za šport invalidov Slovenije – Paralimpijskim komitejem, na katerem se mladi invalidi in njihove družine pobližje spoznavajo z različnimi parašporti. Naši prostovoljci z različnimi aktivnostmi pomagajo pri vključevanju invalidov v širšo družbo ter gradnji bolj vključujočega, razumevajočega in povezanega sveta. 🤝 #Lek #Sandoz #InternationalVolunteerDay #Volunteerism #CommunityImpact

Ob 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗻𝗲𝗺 𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘃𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗼𝘃 ter oseb s posebnimi potrebami smo organizirali poseben dogodek z naslovom Če te "kdo smo" muči, nas vključi!  Ponosni smo, da smo gostili dva izjemna paralokostrelca, Živo Lavrinc in Dejana Fabčiča, dobitnika bronaste medalje na letošnjih paralimpijskih igrah v Parizu. 🎯🥉 💯 Živa in Dejan sta nas popeljala v zakulisje svoje športne poti in z nami delila svoje izkušnje s premagovanjem ovir, tako na športnem kot osebnem področju. Razkrila sta, kako so vztrajnost, osredotočenost in podpora okolice igrali ključno vlogo na njuni poti do vrhunskih rezultatov. V pogovoru sta se dotaknila tudi pomembnosti vključevanja in rušenja stereotipov. 💬 Gregor Makuc, glavni izvršni direktor Leka in predsednik Sandoza Slovenija, je ob tem poudaril: »Zavedamo se, da lahko le s skupnimi močmi in prizadevanji za raznolikost, pravičnost in vključenost dosežemo trajne in pozitivne spremembe – ne samo znotraj podjetja, ampak tudi v širši družbi. Ponosen sem, da so naše sodelavke in sodelavci del te zgodbe, saj verjamemo, da prav vsak posameznik lahko prispeva k ustvarjanju okolja, kjer lahko vsi uresničimo svoje najbolj skrite sanje.« V Leku z veseljem sodelujemo z Zvezo za šport invalidov Slovenije – Paralimpijskim komitejem. Močne skupne vrednote, ki temeljijo na raznolikosti, pravičnosti in vključenosti, nas povezujejo ter spodbujajo k ustvarjanju okolja, kjer vsak izmed nas najde prostor za rast in razvoj. 💙 #Lek #Sandoz #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Inspiration #StrongerTogether

𝐒𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢: 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 20 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬? 🌍📈   Gregor Makuc, Chief Executive Director of Lek and Country President Sandoz Slovenia, joined a distinguished panel alongside Igor Kalinic from the European Commission, and Michael Kaeding from the University of Ljubljana and University of Duisburg-Essen.   🗣️ The event featured a keynote address by Borut Pahor, former President of the Republic of Slovenia.   The round table, moderated by Dejan Verčič from the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Sciences, provided a platform to address the critical challenges and opportunities facing the European Union, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, innovation, and resilience to maintain its influence on the global stage.   🤝 During the discussion, Gregor Makuc highlighted that the relevance of the EU in the decades to come will depend on our ability to adapt to global challenges and leverage strategic sectors like healthcare and pharmaceuticals. »For the EU to remain a global leader, it must prioritize innovation, encourage stronger integration between member states, and build competitive advantages. In industries such as pharmaceuticals, encouraging collaboration and a unified vision across borders is critical to addressing complex challenges and ensuring sustainable growth for the future. It is equally important that the development and production of active ingredients and finished products take place within the EU, reducing dependency on third countries and minimizing the impact of global market disruptions. Sandoz serves here as a great example – we are the last fully integrated manufacturer of antibiotics in Europe with our operations in Kundl, Austria. In addition, end-to-end biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing is being consolidated in Slovenia with significant investments of over 500 mio eur and 600 new associates.«   #Lek #Sandoz #FutureOfEurope #EuropeanUnion #Innovation #Leadership #Collaboration #Healthcare

At Lek, we believe that our people are our greatest strength, and Jure Zabret is a perfect example of why. As a Senior Scientist in Drug Product Development, he is already making an impact just two months into his journey with us. 💼 “Imagine figuring out how to keep egg whites fresh for years, but on a molecular level,” Jure says of his work. “That’s essentially what we do with antibodies. It’s about developing formulations that maintain the structural and functional integrity of antibodies over a longer period of time. This is crucial not only for the effectiveness of the medicine, but also for patient safety. It’s a fascinating blend of precise science, innovative problem-solving and meticulous planning.” 🚴♂️ Curious by nature and a problem-solver at heart, Jure thrives in environments that encourage teamwork and innovation. When he’s not pushing boundaries in drug product development, you’ll find him mountain biking. He’s also passionate about reading (science fiction and historical novels are his favorites) and loves experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. #Lek #Sandoz #MeetOurPeople #Career #Teamwork #Leadership

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲. 🌍🩸 Did you know that nearly a third of the global population is iron deficient without even realizing it? 🤔 This is a serious health issue, often leading to anemia and potentially causing severe complications if not diagnosed and treated early enough. At Lek, we are aware of the importance of iron deficiency treatment and we address this through the development and production of generic iron-based medicines. Our dedication to improving lives was recently recognized with a national gold award for innovation 🏆 presented by the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce (Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije). We were the first in the world to leverage our in-house expertise and innovative approaches towards developing a generic medicine containing the active ingredient ferric carboxymaltose, which is used to treat anemia. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? 💡 Iron deficiency affects more than 1.6 billion people worldwide. 💡 Iron deficiency is common among women of childbearing age, children and adolescents, and in those with specific dietary needs. 💡 Symptoms include paleness, fatigue, shortness of breath and reduced cognitive function with poor concentration. 💡 Treatment often involves dietary changes to include iron-rich foods and essential vitamins. A diet should focus on foods that promote better iron absorption, such as those high in vitamin C. #Lek #Sandoz #WorldIronDeficiencyDay #Innovation #AnemiaAwareness #Healthcare #ScienceForPatients