December 17, 2025

How Torrent Pharma Malta Got Ahead of the EU Pay Transparency Directive

As Malta prepares for the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, forward-thinking employers are already taking action to align with the new requirements. Among them is Torrent Pharma Malta, which began its job evaluation journey early to ensure fairness, transparency, and confidence in how roles are valued.

Fredrick Schembri, General Manager at Torrent Pharma, explains that the decision to begin early reflected the company’s long-standing values.

“Compliance is a core value at Torrent Pharma… We decided to start the job evaluation process about a year in advance so that we would be fully prepared, avoid last-minute surprises, and protect employee morale. Starting early also reflects our commitment to fairness and transparency in how we manage pay.”

Finding the Right Partner

When the time came to choose an external partner, Torrent Pharma evaluated several job evaluation models and providers before selecting Mdina Partners.

“Mdina Partners’ model stood out as practical, clear, and easy to apply in a real business environment… From the outset, their team, especially Lara, gave us confidence that we were in good hands.”

Through an Objective Lens

The project helped the leadership team see roles through a more objective lens, focusing on the work rather than the individual.

“The most helpful outcome has been gaining a clear and structured way to evaluate roles objectively… Lara’s support made all the difference. She turned what could have been a complex exercise into a smooth and understandable process.”

Consistency and Confidence

While Torrent Pharma was already well structured, the exercise helped the organisation view its framework from a fresh perspective.

“It confirmed much of what we already had in place and highlighted a few areas where we could refine responsibilities or grading… It’s given us greater confidence that roles are being treated consistently and fairly.”

This process also opened the door to meaningful conversations with employees. Fredrick shared that communication with employees was key to maintaining trust throughout the process.

“We started communicating early and kept everyone informed at each stage… That ongoing openness has helped build trust.”

Advice for Other Employers

Fredrick’s advice for other organisations is clear: the effectiveness of any job evaluation tool depends on the quality of guidance and support behind it.

“Start early, choose your model carefully, and keep your people informed throughout… Lara has been outstanding from start to finish. At the beginning, we were understandably apprehensive, as much of this was new to us. With her expertise, practical approach, and calm, professional manner, she helped us overcome our concerns and reach a result we are genuinely happy with. We would wholeheartedly and unreservedly recommend Mdina Partners to any organisation starting a job evaluation or pay transparency project.”

A Shared Success

Torrent Pharma Malta’s experience shows what’s possible when structure and fairness come together. By taking initiative early and treating job evaluation as a shared opportunity rather than a compliance task, the company has built stronger alignment, greater transparency, and lasting confidence across its teams.

A true example of how proactive leadership turns compliance into culture.

Learn more about Torrent Pharma and their services.

Mdina Partners continues to support organisations in Malta and beyond with tailored job evaluation frameworks and expert guidance to meet the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

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