Head Global Marketing & Access Biopharma

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!

The Head of Global Marketing and Market Access is responsible for all aspects of marketing and market access for the Sandoz biopharmaceutical portfolio. Actively manages the in-market and late-stage development product portfolio in close collaboration and alignment with Global Medical Affairs, Development and Commercial Operations in the region, as well as with key external partners and stakeholders.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Ensuring a robust, annual commercial brand planning process that is insight driven in collaboration with Global Medical Affairs.
• Developing core marketing and access materials to be used by countries.
• Leading the commercial launch readiness for all assets starting 3 years prior to launch.
• Full ownership of product lifecycle management for in-line brands to maximize long term brand value and differentiation
• Leading the long-term brand and portfolio strategy in close collaboration with partner functions.
• Leading development of innovative marketing and market access capabilities.
• Ensuring input into long-term demand plans in collaboration with operations and regions.
• Chairs the Customer Execution committee and represents commercial on the Biopharma Leadership Team, Development Leadership Team and Bio BD&L Committee.
• Providing inspirational leadership, motivation and communication to commercial teams.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (science and/or business or a similar field) required. Advanced degree (e.g. MD, PhD, PharmD, MBA) preferred.
• Fluency in English – oral & written (second language desirable).
• Broad understanding of pharmaceutical marketing, development, finance/economics.
• 15+ years’ experience in Health Care industry with focus on commercial (marketing, sales, market access, operations).
• Local country experience is a must, above country experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership capabilities and proven track record of building high performing teams.
• US market launch experience with strong knowledge of US payor and managed markets landscape is preferred.
• Superior ability to communicate, collaborate effectively, lead and influence for desired outcomes through/across a global company.
• Ability to prioritize and drive decision making through being results and impact oriented
• Disruptive and innovative thinker.

You’ll receive:

Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Share scheme, Health insurance, 25 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.

Accessibility and accommodation

Sandoz is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send an e-mail to laura.patrizii@sandoz.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message

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