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Sandoz

Leader in generic and biosimilar medicines

Head Function

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeLjubljana, Slovenia€117.6k - €176.4k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have comprehensive, in-depth knowledge in relevant disciplines or technical fields, including a broad variety of technologies for oral solids, injectables, and other pharmaceutical dosage forms.
  • Have proven experience driving efficient high-throughput generic development across a wide range of geographies.
  • Have at least 8 years of experience leading large teams in a directly related area, at Department Head, Head of Function, or equivalent level, including leading other leaders.
  • Have exceptionally broad and in-depth scientific knowledge in the area of expertise and several disciplines.
  • Have an outstanding track record with key contributions to development projects, marketed products, and strategic activities.
  • Have expertise in current trends and upcoming techniques for current and future applications.
  • Have experience driving people development in line with technical, scientific, and business needs.
  • Have an excellent track record leading interdisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
  • Have excellent communication, presentation, and scientific and technical writing skills.
  • Have advanced coaching and mentoring skills.
  • Have excellent conflict management skills.
  • Be able to establish and manage good relationships with internal and external business partners and academia.
  • Have a PhD in pharmacy, chemistry, or another relevant field.
  • Have at least 15 years of relevant experience, including substantial people-management and leader-of-leaders experience.
  • Be fluent in English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, initiate, and direct cross-functional teams, projects, networks, and platforms at department level or beyond.
  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for efficient and robust planning and integration of cross-functional operational processes for project development, including budget.
  • Shape, initiate, and drive development strategies for projects and platforms, and be accountable for achieving goals and strategic directives.
  • Provide comprehensive advice as a go-to person on a wide range of issues within and outside the role’s discipline or field of knowledge.
  • Serve as a role model, set standards, and drive excellence in drug development.
  • Ensure appropriate standards for quality, ethics, health, safety, environment, and information security.
  • Increase organizational visibility in the community to attract talent and establish the organization as an employer of choice.
  • Create and implement optimized processes and procedures.
  • Lead or serve as a key member of advisory boards and organizing committees for internal and external symposia or consortia.
  • Present scientific and technical work and initiate discussion at internal and external meetings and conferences.
  • Manage and develop associates.
  • Chair advisory boards on complex R&D topics, coach peers, and guide project portfolios and complex networks.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, internal policies, good practices, and business objectives.
  • Perform other tasks determined during annual objective setting and by KPIs, as assigned by the supervisor, or based on a specific appointment.
  • Provide conditions for and control the implementation of health, safety, and environment tasks and requirements in the unit.
  • Communicate company vision and values.
  • Understand Slovenian.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Slovenian is an advantage.
  • Budget management.
  • Leadership of cross-functional teams.
  • Global project management.
  • Mentorship.
  • R&D.
  • Resource allocation.
  • Strategic direction.
  • Strategy execution.

About the Company

Sandoz

Leader in generic and biosimilar medicines

What does the company do? Sandoz is a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, with a broad portfolio of about 1,300 products that address diseases from the common cold to cancer. How does its product work? The medicines are off-patent (generics) or biosimilars that match the reference brands in safety, quality, and efficacy, offering affordable treatment options to patients and helping healthcare systems save money while expanding access. How is it different from competitors? Sandoz emphasizes scale, a long heritage dating back to 1886, and a sizeable global workforce dedicated to broadening patient access, aiming for large social impact and substantial healthcare savings. Its leadership in biosimilars and the breadth of its portfolio set it apart in the market. What is the company's goal? To pioneer access for patients by making high-quality medicines more affordable and widely available worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1886

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