Head of Strategy, Biosimilars Development, Manufacturing & Supply

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape! 

Reporting to: President, Biosimilars Development, Manufacturing & Supply.
Lead the strategic agenda for Biosimilars Development, Manufacturing & Supply, acting as Chief of Staff to the President of the unit and ensuring alignment across development, manufacturing, and supply.
Drive integrated end-to-end strategy, translating long-term ambition into actionable plans with focus on capacity planning, operations, and performance.

Major accountabilities:  

Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Shape and execute end-to-end biosimilars strategic action plans across development, manufacturing and supply

• Act as Chief of Staff: support leadership governance, decision-making and Executive Committee materials

• Lead capacity and network strategy (DS/DP, internal/external footprint, make vs buy)

• Provide strategic insights on capacity, risks, trade-offs (cost, quality, speed)

• Drive cross-functional alignment across the Biosimilar value chain

• Lead strategic projects and transformation initiatives

• Build and lead a small, high-performing strategy and capacity planning team

Minimum Requirements:  

What you’ll bring to the role: 

• Strong understanding of bio development and manufacturing

• Experience across development, manufacturing, and supply in pharma  

• Experience of internal external development, manufacturing environment

• Consulting or strategy background combined with industry experience

• Strong influencing skills in matrix organizations

• Analytical, structured thinker with strong communication skills

• Clear end-to-end biosimilars strategy and aligned execution

• Robust capacity and network planning experience within a buildup phase

• Effective leadership governance and fast decision-making

Why Sandoz? 

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! 

With investments in new development capabilities, 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 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 supported!  

Join us! 

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. 

Accessibility and accommodation 

Sandoz is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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