Global Director Pipeline Biosimilar Platform (d/f/m)

ES14 (FCRS = ES014) Sandoz Farmacéutica, S.A.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandoz is seeking a Global Director Pipeline Biosimilar Platform to guide the future biosimilar portfolio. You will align science, commercial strategy, and investment decisions with long‑term goals, working with R&D, regulatory, market access, and manufacturing teams.

The role demands extensive pharma experience, leadership of cross-functional teams, and the ability to present complex decisions to executive committees with clarity.

Qualifications

• Business and/or science background required; degree essential.
• MD, PhD, MBA or equivalent experience desirable.
• Minimum 12 years pharma industry expertise required.
• Strong biologics background in specialty care (oncology, immunology, rare diseases).
• Ability to integrate scientific, market and policy trends into strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Shape global biosimilar pipeline strategy and portfolio balance.
• Provide senior leadership with transparent, evidence-based investment cases.
• Lead cross-functional teams across R&D, commercial, and regulatory.
• Forecast, value, and assess risk for pipeline decisions and launches.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Pharma expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting & risk

Education

MD/PhD/MBA

Job description

Job Description Summary We are hiring 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! In this role, you’ll shape the future of our global biosimilar pipeline. As Global Director Pipeline Biosimilar Platform, you’ll sit at the crossroads of science, commercial strategy, and investment decisions—helping determine which biosimilar assets we invest in, when, and at what scale. You’ll work closely with commercial, R&D, regulatory, market access, manufacturing, and competitive intelligence teams to ensure our portfolio choices are scientifically sound, commercially attractive, and aligned with long‑term strategy. In a fast‑evolving biosimilar landscape with shorter lifecycles and shifting global dynamics, you’ll help keep us ahead of the curve and deliberate in where we place our bets.

Ensuring a Future‑Ready, Competitive Pipeline by:

• Shaping global biosimilar pipeline strategy, including molecule/platform selection and portfolio balancing.
• Building differentiated perspectives (thought‑leadership) on emerging technologies, disease trends, and global market evolution.
• Strengthening Analytical, Financial & Risk Discipline by: Driving rigorous forecasting, valuation, and scenario planning—incorporating development risk, commercial uncertainty, IP dynamics, and competitive threat modelling.
• Providing senior leadership with transparent, evidence‑based investment cases.

Accelerating Growth in a Complex & Dynamic Environment by:

• Navigating increasing scientific and commercial complexity driven by new therapeutic modalities and expanding target spaces.
• Ensuring adaptability to regulatory shifts, policy changes, and evolving standards of care—protecting investment decisions and maximizing the value of future launches.
• Guiding early commercial strategy, including competitive Target Product Profile development.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A business and/or science background and degree is required.
• MD, science PhD, MBA or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Minimum 12 years pharma industry expertise required.
• Strong specialty care and biologics background (oncology, immunology, rare diseases).
• Ability to integrate scientific assessments, market trends, competitive threats, and evolving policy landscapes into clear strategic recommendations.
• Expertise in shaping future‑ready portfolios, including molecule/platform selection, portfolio balancing, and prioritization.
• Ability to project commercial potential, design competitive TPPs, and anticipate unmet needs or access barriers.
• Demonstrated expertise in portfolio strategy, forecasting, valuation, and risk assessment.
• Extensive commercial experience in global or major markets (e.g., Business Franchise Head, TA Lead, Director Strategy, Access).
• Experience leading cross functional teams and influencing senior decision making.
• Direct people leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong communicator, capable of presenting complex decisions and recommendations to executive committees with clarity and conviction.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Additional languages are beneficial.

What you'll receive:

Sandoz compensation is determined by job level, qualifications, niche skills, experience, and location within company salary ranges. Fully proficient and highly effective employees can expect a starting salary around market median, with those new to the level or with less functional depth at the lower end of the range and those with sustained superior or niche skills towards the higher end of the range. Internal equity and external market data inform our range placement. Annual salary reviews consider performance outcomes, market alignment, and business needs.

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. Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.

#Sandoz Diversity and Inclusion Skills Desired

• Agility
• Asset Management
• Business Strategy
• Commercial Excellence
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Customer Orientation
• Digital Marketing
• Healthcare Sector Understanding
• Influencing Skills
• Inspirational Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Negotiation Skills
• Operational Excellence
• People Management
• Priority Disease Areas Expertise
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Product Marketing
• Product Strategy
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Partnerships

Our Purpose here at Sandoz is pioneering access for patients.

As the global leader in 'off‑patent' high quality medicines, we are able to make medicine more affordable and accessible. Our broad global portfolio comprises of approximately 1,300 quality biosimilar and generic medicines, enabling us to provide more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries per year, and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! Powered by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for dedication and skills, experience a flexible, collaborative & inclusive culture where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is nurtured!