Global Lead Manufacturing & Supply Chain Platforms & Service
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!
Job Summary
The Global Lead Manufacturing & Supply Chain Platforms & Services is tasked with steering the strategic direction, governance, and operational excellence of Manufacturing & Supply Chain platforms and applications for Sandoz globally. This role emphasizes enhancing platforms and applications integration and optimization to streamline organizational processes and foster digital transformation. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing teams, managing vendor relationships, and aligning platforms and applications solutions with the organization's overall objectives and industry standards. This position demands strong leadership, a forward-thinking strategy and the ability to address complex challenges while promoting growth and innovation.
Your Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement Manufacturing & Supply Chain platforms and applications strategy in partnership with Stakeholder success teams, aligning with organizational goals and industry standards.
- Manage governance and operations of Manufacturing & Supply Chain platforms and applications across regions and departments.
- Lead a team to deliver high-quality Manufacturing & Supply Chain platforms and applications services and support.
- Oversee the integration and optimization of Manufacturing & Supply Chain platforms and applications to enhance business processes and operational efficiency.
- Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions and services.
- Comply with regulations and standards, and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation to support digital transformation and growth.
- Develop and track key performance indicators to measure platforms and applications success.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure solutions meet business needs.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with platforms and applications operations and implementations.
- Provide leadership on projects, ensuring timely delivery.
- Leverage platforms technologies for digital transformation and process optimization.
- Manage budgets and resources for cost-effective solutions and maximum value.
Minimum Requirements
What you’ll bring to the role:
- 10+ years of experience in project delivery and/or application management or IT services within a multinational organization. Key skills include strategic planning, financial acumen, and team leadership.
- Experience in designing and operating Manufacturing & Supply Chain Center of Excellences etc. highly desirable · Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into data and system requirements.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a collaborative team culture.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive change and innovation.
- Experience in managing global projects and working in diverse cultural environments.
- Proficiency in using advanced software tools and platforms relevant to the job.
Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Business Administration, or related field; (Master’s degree is preferred)
- Expert knowledge and experience in key Manufacturing & Supply Chain products (e.g. Körber MES, Kinaxis) and in the implementation and operations of those.
- Certification in project management methods (Agile, ITIL, Prince 2, PMI) is a plus.
- Certification in Manufacturing & Supply Chain products is a plus.
- Experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies; Certification is a plus
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!
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