Associate Director, External Supply Procurement

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. Position Location This position will be located at the Princeton, NJ U.S. Headquarters site. Our flexible hybrid working approach allows office‑based employees to work up to 50% of their monthly workday remotely. This role will not 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. Job Responsibilities Identify, manage, and deliver targeted savings and price‑plus‑volume opportunities across a broad portfolio of third‑party products using a variety of sourcing and negotiation strategies. Develop and maintain mutually beneficial supplier relationships with a designated subset of the external supply base across the Americas region. Lead negotiations for supply, manufacturing, and service agreements with CMOs and other direct materials suppliers, ensuring the best possible pricing and business terms while maintaining the highest ethical and compliance standards. Maintain a robust Product Lifecycle Management process for the portfolio; identify, scope, initiate, and manage savings and efficiency projects in collaboration with functional business stakeholders (e.g., SRMs, MS&T, Distribution, Quality, Product Development) to consistently reduce product costs and related third‑party spend. Work closely with Tech Ops and Commercial Finance teams to set portfolio TPCs, value pipelines, and targets; track, manage, and report performance against these targets to department and STO leadership. Lead and/or serve on cross‑functional project teams designed to deliver specific business objectives for Sandoz, e.g., cash flow management, margin enhancement, top‑line growth, packaging optimization. Support formal governance and review processes within the Sandoz Technical Operations (STO) organization in areas such as due diligence, deal review, product launch, supply assurance, internal audits, etc. Collaborate with and manage Sandoz stakeholders across the commercial and STO organizations; drive internal consensus on priorities, expectations, and actions. Key Performance Indicators Annual savings/operating income versus targets Future years' savings/efficiency pipeline value Cash flow improvement (WAPT, credits, rebates, etc.) Contract compliance On‑time completion of supported BD&L deals/product launches Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher 10 years of sourcing, procurement, and/or supplier management experience, including experience in the pharmaceutical/life sciences or related industries Proven experience in negotiating and executing business‑critical, high‑value contracts under time pressure Proven experience in managing and implementing cross‑functional cost reduction/value creation projects with both internal and external stakeholders Comprehensive understanding of product lifecycle management, including product costing and related financial analysis (e.g., forecasting and target setting) Experience with end‑to‑end business case development for capital and operating projects in excess of $1 million High degree of comfort communicating and presenting to cross‑functional stakeholders, including senior executives Essential skills: contract negotiations, product cost modeling, life cycle management, project management, executive communications Preferred Qualifications Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus Project management (PMP) or similar certification is a plus Travel Requirements Up to 20% domestic and/or international travel required (from 1‑5‑day duration) Compensation and Benefits The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $116,100 - $215,700 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. If hired, the 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. Integrity and Compliance On September 30, 2021, Sandoz entered into a 5‑year Corporate Integrity Agreement. 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