Executive Director, US Business Development & Licensing

Strategic Business Projects Leader

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.

Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Position Location:

This position will be located at the Princeton, NJ US Headquarters site. Our Sandoz flexible hybrid working approach allows US office-based employees to work up to 50% of their monthly workday remotely. This role will not have the ability to be located remotely. Preference will be given to local candidates not requiring relocation.

U.S. Work visa sponsorship not available for this role. Must have U.S. work authorization.

Major accountabilities:

• Acts as subject matter expert in 2 -3 key domains -Builds network of subject matter experts within and outside the Sandoz organization -Builds lasting strategic capabilities as part of each project to enable local teams to continue to deliver on project objectives going forward -Acts as sparring partner for EC / EC -1 members and Unit Strategy Heads / Unit Strategy members -Serves as a reference to the Sandoz organization on behalf of the Head of Corporate/Unit Strategy -Leads and independently owns major corporate strategy projects prioritized by the Sandoz, the CEO and the Executive Committee (e.g., Global/Unit Strategic Planning process ) -Supports other Corporate / Unit strategy team members to drive projects successfully -Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events/special case scenarios related to Sandoz products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples ( where applicable).

Key performance indicators:

• Successfully manages 3-4+ major projects to final output -Successfully completes smaller efforts and/or ad-hoc requests from CEO and EC -Delivery of agreed health improvement partnership projects on time and within budget -Feedback from project sponsors and key stakeholders (internal and external).

What you'll bring to the role:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or JD is preferred.
• Fluent in English; Foreign language(s) is a plus
• 15 years of Generic Pharmaceutical Industry experience preferred, with proven track record of executed Licensing and M&A deals.
• Strong network connection with Health Care Companies, Private Equity, and Investment Banks.
• Experience across several key functional areas (e.g., product development, regulatory affairs, product management, marketing, business development, legal. Finance, investment banking, etc.)
• Understanding of pharmaceutical forecasting and competitive dynamics in the pharmaceutical industry, including financing analysis and product P&L modelling.
• Strong People Management skills / Role model for organizational culture.
• Strong Stakeholder Management skills.
• Strategic thinking & planning.
• Deal negotiations / creative deal structuring
• Enterprise thinking.
• Highly collaborative skills across boundaries.

You'll Receive:

Sandoz offers a generous employee benefits package that includes a competitive salary, health insurance coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision, a generous company match for retirement savings accounts, and generous paid time off. We also follow a hybrid work policy that combines a mix of in-person and remote work to allow our employees flexibility.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $241,200 – $447,900 USD/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/26 through 12/31/26, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

On September 30, 2021, Sandoz entered into a 5-year Corporate Integrity Agreement. Certain positions will have responsibilities to support the execution and adherence to CIA obligations, CIA-related deliverables, and any relevant audit, monitoring or Independent Review Organization (IRO) remediation.

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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!

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EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$241,200.00 - $447,900.00

Skills Desired

Agile (Programming Methodology), Building Construction, Business Development, Business Strategy, Collaboration, Curiosity, Data Analytics, Decision Making Skills, Finance, Go-To-Market Strategy, Influencing Skills, Leadership, Operations, Oscilloscope, Pipeline (Software), Prioritization, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning