Associate Director, Commercial and Alliance Partnerships

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!

As the Associate Director, Commercial and Alliance Partnerships, some of your responsibilities may include:

• Support strategically important partnerships by developing and maintaining strong relationships with Commercial and BD&L partners for the US Market

• Execute against the organizations objectives by participating in the management of alliances to enhance the value of the relationship and manage partnership risks.

• Participate in due diligence, build network of contacts, oversee evaluation of partnerships at multiple levels (SWAT, ITE, DD).

• Support negotiations and structuring of transactions (e.g. Private Label, license deals, out license, co-development arrangements, divestments etc.), and take part in drafting contracts and amendments to contracts.

• Carry out day to day project management for projects relating to Commercial and Alliance Partnerships, including the prioritization of activities and support the prioritization of projects against strategic priorities.

• Manage Sandoz stakeholders, present to internal leadership teams and drive internal consensus on opportunities.

• Support the formal partnership governance process.

• Adhere to review process to ensure quality and consistency of the management of all activities in accordance with process guidelines.

What you'll bring to the role

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• 5 years+ of pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience, some of which has been in BD&L or Alliance Management roles

• Experience should encompass more than one functional area (e.g. product development, regulatory affairs, product management, marketing, business, development, finance, investment banking, consulting etc.).

• Proven experience in forecasting and competitive dynamics in the pharmaceutical industry

• Basic understanding in financial analysis and product P&L modeling

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 20%

Desirable Requirements:

Education:

• MBA degree

Position Location:

This position will be located at the Princeton, NJ US Headquarters site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Preference will be given to local candidates not requiring relocation.

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 in designing a schedule that works for our associates and the business.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $152,600 - 218,000 - 283,400 USD Annual/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, 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, 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 are 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!

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Sandoz 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.

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