Associate Director Vendor Management

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in resource planning and management.
• Significant experience with and demonstrated success in working on global cross-functional diverse teams.
• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, decision making, problem solving, communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Results driven, self-starter with proactive working style, committed and accountable, transparent working style also under pressure.
• Excellent planning, organizational and computer skills
• 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.
• Join us!
• Skills Desired
• Budget Management, Clinical Trials, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Vendor Management, Waterfall Project Management

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description Summary 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! Associate Director Vendor Management is accountable for deployment of the Sandoz strategic third party/ supplier strategy in close collaboration with Director Vendor Management Clinical Operations. - Accountable for management and operations of all global strategic suppliers - Accountable for supplier selection, qualification, developing supplier management policies, contract management, third party risk management, governance & oversight, transitions, outsourcing related budget management, planning supplier audits, and relationship management. Job Description Your Key Responsibilities: Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: Management and oversight of third-party suppliers supporting Sandoz clinical development globally and cross-divisionally. Responsible for oversight, governance, operational, and financial performance of global supplier(s). Support transition of global activities from high cost to low-cost countries and suppliers in alignment with the overall objectives and long-term goals of the organization. Collaborate with all Sandoz clinical development functions to ensure adequate governance and oversight of all outsourced businesses. Represent, Director Vendor Management Clinical Operations on all operational issues related to outsourcing. Represent Sandoz clinical development in global cross-functional and cross-divisional business forums. Support and contribute to talent and career development of Sandoz patient safety India staff. Drive and manage change / adjustment of organizational structure and processes Deputize for Director Vendor Management Clinical Operations in key global leadership forums representing internal and external forums including senior leadership meetings at Sandoz What you'll bring to the role: Essential Requirements: ≥ Eight years of pharmaceutical industry clinical experience in Development and Clinical Operations. Focus in international CRO environment and oversight ≥ Five years people management and development experience required. Global people management experience is desirable.

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