Associate Director, Launch Project Management

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director Launch Project Management leads and executes launch activities to bring Generics and Biosimilars products to market on time with defined launch quantities and a coordinated commercial plan. As a cross-functional leader the Associate Director ensures value delivery guides project teams and escalates critical issues to Executive Management for resolution or investment.

Job Description

The Associate Director Launch Project Management leads and executes launch activities to bring Generics and Biosimilars products to market on time with defined launch quantities and a coordinated commercial plan. As a cross-functional leader the Associate Director ensures value delivery guides project teams and escalates critical issues to Executive Management for resolution or investment.

Position Location:

This position will be located at the Princeton NJ US Headquarters site. Our Sandoz flexible hybrid working approach allows US office-based employees to work up to 50% of their monthly workday remotely. This role will not have the ability to be located remotely. Preference will be given to local candidates not requiring relocation.

Major Accountabilities / Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead cross-functional launch project teams to deliver new product products serving as an internal expert on launch management and execution topics.

• Develop and execute comprehensive launch and risk mitigation plans collaborating with Commercial Supply Chain Regulatory Legal and other key functions.

• Facilitate scenario planning for at-risk investments and support executive-level decisions.

• Continuously improve launch processes to accelerate success and maximize revenue and market share.

• Actively manage and report project status action plans and revenue targets to senior and global teams.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration and communication to resolve issues and align on key outcomes.

Key Performance Indicators:

On-time delivery of commercial launch strategy and plans.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience (Required):

• Undergraduate degree in business or related field

• Minimum 3 years in Project Launch Management and Commercial Operations preferably in pharmaceuticals.

• Specialized knowledge in at least two of: Launch Management (generics preferred) Project Management Commercial Operations Market Access Supply Chain or Management Consulting.

• Strong project management planning execution and risk management skills.

• Experience with cross-functional teams in a matrixed fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with pharmaceutical commercial management including IP regulatory supply chain quality technical operations compliance market access pricing and medical/clinical.

• Prior experience launching new products in brand or generics settings preferred.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior experience in a healthcare company including generics large or specialty pharmaceutical or medical device company.

• Experience launching new products in either brand or generics settings.

• MBA or equivalent preferred.

Youll receive:

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

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $152600 - $284400 USD/year; however while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to geographical location experience level knowledge skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a sign-on bonus restricted stock units and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

On September 30 2021 Sandoz entered into a 5-year Corporate Integrity Agreement. Certain positions will have responsibilities to support the execution and adherence to CIA obligations CIA-related deliverables and any relevant audit monitoring or Independent Review Organization (IRO) remediation.

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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EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$152600.00 - $283400.00

Skills Desired

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

Required Experience:

Director