REQ-10046688 Associate Director, Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions

Sandoz

Hyderabad

On-site

INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading global provider of sustainable medicines seeks an Associate Director for Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions in Hyderabad. The role involves strategic alignment of technology with business strategy, managing IT solutions, and enhancing production workflows. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IT and Manufacturing, strong stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

8 years’ experience in an IT environment.
5 years’ experience in Manufacturing IT support.
3 years’ experience as people manager.

Responsibilities

Point of contact for SAP process owners in Manufacturing.
Lead definition and delivery of Manufacturing IT projects.
Manage vendors and solutions budget.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Change management

Proactive thinking

Relationship Management

Education

Degree in computer science

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Lean / 6 Sigma

Agile methodology

Job description

REQ-10046688 Associate Director, Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions

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!

• Point of contact for SAP process owners in the Manufacturing & Engineering domain, co-leading the strategic alignment of the technology roadmap to business strategy

• Ensures that global and local demand is captured from business and collaborates with other Technology functions to ensure quality services are delivered to stakeholders

• Tackles business requirements at Enterprise (also known as Level 4) level in areas like Plant Maintenance, Calibration, Serialization and Production Scheduling with a “SAP first” approach, eventually reducing the number of systems in use

• Works with process owners to ensures that SAP and other Level 4 systems are configured to optimize production workflows, reduce bottlenecks and improve efficiency

• Transforms user requirements in functional requirements; works with the Enterprise and Architecture Solutions (E&AS) team to ensure that a solution is delivered on time and on budget

Major accountabilities:

Establish strategic business partnering which focuses on delivering the IT quality services to support the ongoing business operations as well as the mid-term business strategy.
Lead the definition and delivery of the Manufacturing Level 4 project and service portfolio
Work closely with other IT domains to establish annual or periodic processes for portfolio, budgeting, business architecture, technology identification, technology sourcing, people and skills development and other IT support activities.
Articulate the technology strategy for Manufacturing in alignment with business strategy
Co-create the Product Family vision, business/customer capability roadmaps and product roadmaps in close partnership with the Business Product Owner
Advocate for the business and customer strategy within the IT organization to steer Platform and Product investments, prioritization and decision making
Manages the interdependencies across product lines, looking for synergies and conflicts
Owns all technical aspects of the product lifecycle in close partnership with the Business Product Manager
Act as IT single point of accountability for delivering Product Roadmaps across the Product Family
Responsible to manage the vendors necessary to successfully utilizing the products throughout their lifecycles
Manages the solutions related budget for his/her solutions (project and operations)
Ensures 1st class experience for the associates in the team by creating an inclusive, inspired environment and upskilling and developing people.
Promote a digital culture which promotes speed, agility, customer focus, strong business engagement and business impact-oriented thinking in Technology
Serves as point of escalation, review and approval for key issues and decisions

Key performance indicators:

Successful delivery and operations of standardized IT solutions that are well aligned to the business strategy and global technology Strategy
KPls which are relevant for customer satisfaction are clearly defined, constantly measured, and met
Meeting yearly budget target for TechOps projects and operations

Education:

Degree in computer science, IT related field or technical discipline; Master’s degree desirable

Work Experience and Skills:

> 8 years’ experience working in an IT environment
> 5 years’ experience in working in Manufacturing or supporting this function from IT (in local & global roles)
> 3 years’ experience as people manager
Advanced understanding of solutions supporting Asset Lifecyle Management (ALCM), Maintenance Repair Operation (MRO)
Understanding of Serialization requirements in the Pharmaceutical Industry, preferably with exposure to SAP ATTP or Manufacturing Track & Trace solutions
Understanding of key manufacturing processes, from demand scheduling to work order execution and packaging of goods
Advanced experience in Stakeholder management at country / regional / global up to Leadership level
Solutions in regulated industries
Advanced knowledge IT Strategy & Planning
Extensive project management and change management experience
Track record in delivering global solutions at scale
Advanced knowledge in vendor management
Advanced knowledge of Lean / 6 Sigma, Design Thinking, Agile methodology
Working experience within the pharmaceutical industry (best in multi-national with global experience)
Relationship Management, Interactions with senior management
Emerging and latest market trends
Managing challenges, Proactive thinking

Languages :

Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken)

You’ll receive:

Breakdown of benefits received in this role. Include flexible working, learning and development opportunities as well.

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!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion (hard coded in Workday):

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Join our Sandoz Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Network here: Sandoz Talentpool (novartis.com)

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