Director, Enterprise Operational Excellence - North America

Position Location This position will be located at the Princeton, NJ US Headquarters site. Travel Requirements Minimal Major accountabilities / Your Key Responsibilities Enterprise Operational Transformation & Governance Lead enterprise-wide assessments and enhancements of internal processes across the North America value chain as well as initiatives to simplify and streamline operations across functions, reducing complexity and improving execution. Architect and implement governance models that enable strategic decision-making, operational discipline, and compliance across the organization. Challenge legacy processes and structures to unlock speed, agility, scalability, and innovation, while embedding lean, data-driven methodologies. Oversee complex process improvement projects, ensuring strategic alignment, timely execution, and sustainable implementation. Lead change enablement efforts by designing adoption strategies, supporting enterprise training, and embedding new tools and practices into daily operations. Strategic Project Leadership Manage and execute high-priority, cross-functional projects aligned with company strategy and goals, including cost optimization, digital enablement, data transparency, and growth acceleration. Performance & Efficiency Impact Deliver tangible improvements in capital efficiency, margin expansion, and resource productivity. Continuous Improvement & Cultural Transformation Act as a catalyst for cultural transformation, through influencing and inspiring teams across all levels to embrace new ways of working and continuous improvement. What you’ll bring to the role Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or finance MBA or advanced degree (preferred) 10+ years of experience in operational excellence, strategy, or transformation roles, preferably in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences Proven success in leading enterprise-wide initiatives with measurable financial and operational impact Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization Experience with Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or other continuous improvement frameworks 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 company match for retirement savings accounts, and generous paid time off. We also follow a hybrid work policy that combines 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 $185,500 and $344,500 USD/year. Final pay determinations will depend on location, experience, and other factors. The total compensation package may also include a sign‑on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards. #J-18808-Ljbffr