Job Description Summary
The Executive Director of Commercial Excellence and Launch Management will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of strategies and capabilities that drive successful product launches and maximize commercial impact. This role requires a visionary leader who can integrate cross-functional teams, build world-class launch project management and training programs, and shape customer engagement strategies to achieve sustainable growth.
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!
Position Location
This position will be located at the Princeton, NJ US Headquarters site. Our Sandoz flexible-hybrid working approach allows US office-based employees to work up to 50% of their monthly workdays remotely. This role will not have the ability to be located remotely. Preference will be given to local candidates not requiring relocation.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Launch Excellence & Project Management
* Develop and implement a comprehensive launch excellence framework to optimize new product introductions
* Ensure teams are equipped with the tools and methodologies for seamless execution of launches and life cycle management projects
Commercial Training
* Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive commercial training programs focused on sales effectiveness, negotiation, onboarding and customer engagement
* Establish and scale best practices in sales methodologies, tools, and commercial processes
Customer Strategy & Engagement
* Partner cross functionally to develop and implement strategies that enhance commercial performance across products and geographies, including BD and global initiatives
* Identify and deploy tools, processes, and capabilities to improve go-to-market effectiveness
Leadership & Team Development
* Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team focused on launch and commercial excellence.
* Foster cross-functional collaboration and serve as a key thought partner to senior leadership.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential Requirements:
Education
* Bachelor's degree
Essential Qualifications:
* 15+ years of experience in launch excellence, commercial operations, or related fields within the life sciences industry
* Proven success in leading product launches and commercial strategy development across multiple markets
* Strong experience in developing and delivering training programs, particularly in sales and account management functions
* Deep understanding of customer engagement strategies, including digital and omnichannel approaches
* Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align diverse teams
Desirable Requirements:
* Advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, or related field)
Travel Requirements:
* Willingness to travel 10%
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.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $225,400 - 322,000 - 418,600 USD/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.
Sandoz Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
Sandoz, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to reasonable.accommodations@sandoz.com or call 1-609-422-4098 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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EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Salary Range
$225,400.00 - $418,600.00
Skills Desired
Calls Handling, Customer Requirements, Customer Service, E-Learning, Employee Onboarding, Leadership, Microsoft Access, Operations, Post-Sales, Procurement, Sales Targets, Selling Skills, Technical Skills
