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Join us, the future is ours to shape!

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!

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead and manage a team of medical device/combination product project managers.

• Define and develop the strategic direction of the group and drive operational excellence in line with Sandoz Global Development vision and strategy.

• Develop and monitor resource plans and budgets across internal and externally partnered Speciality Gx and Biosimilar platform projects.

• Provide scientific/technical expertise, leadership, and direction to address complex R&D topics.

• Build, manage, and maintain professional relationships with external suppliers and stakeholders.

• Ensure the effective use of resources within the team to deliver on company objectives in line with project plans and timelines.

• Leads the planning for early-stage Speciality Gx and Biosimilar platforms pipelines.

• Leads the resource planning process with SDDC, working with the SDDC management team to ensure the resource needs are understood and can be communicated and planned to meet Sandoz needs.

• Manage a global, diverse group of MDCP Device Project Leads (DPLs).

• Ensure consistency of processes and practises across programs. Work with Design Assurance and other departments to establish processes. Support DPLs as necessary to ensure consistent practise.

• Ensures a good Quality culture, and that all SDDC colleagues contribute to Quality.

• Work with the SDDC LT and the Head of SDDC to ensure smooth running of the entire SDDC organisation.

What you'll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• Masters, PhD, or university degree in the field of project management, engineering, or other relevant subject.

• Proven track record (10+ years) in development of medical devices and /or combination products within a pharmaceutical, medical devices, and/or combination products setting with significant cross-functional team management responsibilities.

• Extensive technical knowledge of MDCP development processes.

• Proven ability to provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

• Results orientated, enthusiastic, and driven by excellence.

• Experience of interactions with the FDA and/or other regulatory authorities.

• Extensive market knowledge of the drug delivery industry.

• Strong leadership skills and proven track record in leading a large and/or diverse group of MDCP development designers, engineers, human factors experts, and scientists.

• Experience of working within the ISO13485 medical devices quality framework and in-depth knowledge of GMP, EU, and FDA regulatory requirements.

• A capable public speaker with experience of presentation at major events.

• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Sandoz products within 24 hours of receipt.

• Financial/budget management.

• Excellent command of English (verbal and written)

You'll receive:

Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Health insurance, 24 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.

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.

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Skills Desired
Accountability, Budget Management, Change Management, Clinical Research, Cross-Functional Teams, Drug Development, Financial Management, Leadership, Microsoft Project, Npd (New Product Development), Organizational Management, Oscilloscope, Pmi (Project Management Institute), Pmp (Project Management Professional), Prioritization, Program Management, Project Execution, Project Planning, R&D (Research And Development), Risk Management, Senior Management, Strategic Management, Strategy, Waterfall Project Management