International Region Technology Lead

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates.

This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!

Lead Technology, Sandoz Region International (SIR) owns the overall relationship with the International Region (South America, Africa, Middle East, Russia, Asia, Japan and Australia) and Sandoz Technology. The role acts as a liaison between Global Technology teams and the business teams in the region and countries. Therefore, the role will work closely with the Region NA leadership team, focusing on commercial operations, to define the Technology strategy that will enable markets to achieve their business goals. The role owner will sit in the region’s Head LT and thus needs to engage with leaders in the region but also countries directly.

The role will lead digital transformation initiatives and global programs that span across the whole value chain. The role ensures that global programs land in countries in an integrated and transparent way. The role holder will therefore need to manage a broad range of stakeholders across functions (e.g. Commercial, Finance, Portfolio, etc.) and within Technology.

In addition, the role supports the program teams to effectively define the program delivery for countries and removes impediments in the planning and rollout of global programs with countries. Finally, the role creates transparency for local downstream / horizontal implications of the programs. The role leads a team who also acts as a single point of contact for any Technology-related country or regional need.

Ideal Background

Education:

University degree or various degrees in science and/or business preferred.

Languages:

Fluent English written and spoken

Experience:

• 10 years+ of experience in project management, consulting, finance or similar
• 10 years+ experience in leading transformational programs, ideally in the field of data, digital or technology
• Deep experience in stakeholder management in a complex environment with matrix organization
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals preferably generics
• Leadership experience in matrix organization to manage without authority
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information to develop recommendations, and ability to persuade / influence organization of recommended path
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, to be accountable for individual & team results and drive change across functions
• High display of Sandoz Values & Behaviors

• Excellent stakeholder management and organizational skills in order to drive large scale change across the region
• Project management skills: experience with global cross-functional projects at Business Unit Level is a must

• Proven self-starter with high standards of excellence and an innovative mind
• Tech savviness and aptitude to support innovative commercial and operation initiatives and expansions with a critical focus on performance as well as identification, evaluation and incorporation (where applicable) of emerging technologies and trends
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art 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 and entrepreneurial spirit 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 encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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