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Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates.

This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!

We are looking for a Global Senior Manager M&A Div Technology to manage the M&A Tech's deal and project portfolio to ensure delivery. You will ideally come from a deal & project and portfolio management background within a technology pharmaceutical environment.

The M&A Tech Sr. Global Manager is essential in strategically planning, managing, and executing strategic IT initiatives within our company.

With a strong emphasis on demand and portfolio management, this position is crucial for managing and maximizing the M&A Tech's deal and project portfolio to optimize resource efficiency and align with business objectives. You will work with deal and project managers and serve as a strategic partner to the Strategic Business Stakeholders overseeing the Sandoz deal portfolio and the Technology departments supporting deals. Your role involves monitoring deal progress from pre-DD until full integration or divestment, resource availability, and stakeholder engagement. Your efforts will focus on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), including integrations, divestitures, and strategic projects from start to finish, maintaining confidentiality, and reporting to the M&A Tech Lead as part of the M&A Tech team.

Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Tasks :

1. Strategic Business Partner : Drive and ensure that M&A demand is captured and collaborate with Technology functions to deliver quality services to stakeholders as per service descriptions.
2. Demand Management : Forecast and manage demands from stakeholder groups, prioritize within the M&A Tech deal portfolio, and monitor initiatives depending on deal stages.
3. Portfolio Alignment : Ensure all deals & projects align with strategic business goals and integrate into the overall business plan, collaborating with leadership and the executive team.
4. Stakeholder Communication : Maintain open communication with deal owners, sponsors, and stakeholders. Develop communication plans, provide updates, and facilitate meetings and reports.
5. Performance & Risk Monitoring : Analyze data to assess progress, identify risks, and manage escalation processes. Regularly review performance metrics and feedback to leadership.
6. Resource Planning : Monitor resource needs, optimize allocations, and develop forecasting tools. Conduct reviews and generate reports on resource utilization.
7. Continuous Improvement : Lead process refinement efforts, foster innovation, and organize training workshops.
8. Compliance & Security : Ensure adherence to security and compliance policies within M&A Tech governance.
9. Deal & Project Management : Oversee due diligence lifecycle, ensure quality and timeliness, and act as Tech Deal lead or Project Manager as needed.
10. Leadership : Provide leadership to tech deal and project teams, fostering innovation and high-quality results.

Key Performance Indicators :

• Stakeholder satisfaction, demand fulfillment, strategic alignment, delivery on schedule, process improvements, compliance, and security metrics.

Education / Language / Experience :

• Master’s Degree in Tech, Business, or M&A-related field.
• Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or similar are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of business processes, IT architecture, and key applications.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• 10 years of experience in due diligence, project, and portfolio management within a technology environment.
• Experience in pharma industry, GxP / SOX, and IT control standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with portfolio management tools like Microsoft Deal & Project, Jira, etc.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and country IT operations.
• Willingness to travel (10-30%).

Why Sandoz?

Sandoz is a leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, impacting almost 500 million patients annually. We aim to expand our reach through investments, innovations, and partnerships, shaping the future of accessible medicines.

Our culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, diverse, and inclusive, supporting personal growth and impactful careers.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

We strive to create an inclusive environment and diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Skills Desired : Business Acumen, Business Requirements, Customer Requirements, Financial Modeling, IT Consulting, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Talent Development, Technical Analysis, Waterfall Model