Job Description Summary
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!We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead major global initiatives within the Finance space, drive large‑scale transformation programs, and oversee the global Finance project portfolio. This role will ensure successful delivery of Finance technology implementations across countries through strong leadership, governance, and collaboration.
Job Description
Your Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead the BI–BDC transformation program to ensure timely delivery of objectives, milestones, and key program outcomes.
Drive global Finance technology programs, ensuring deployments are delivered on time, within scope, and to required quality standards.
Coordinate cross‑functional teams, resolving integration challenges and enabling efficient program execution.
Develop and manage comprehensive program plans while monitoring progress and providing regular updates to senior stakeholders.
Identify risks, issues, and dependencies; establish proactive mitigation and resolution strategies to protect program timelines.
Facilitate effective communication between Technology, Finance, business teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and adoption.
Champion best practices in project management, application integration, and change management to support successful user adoption.
Manage a pool of project managers and oversee the broader Finance project portfolio.
KPI: On‑time delivery rate of major Finance technology programs and effectiveness in risk mitigation.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
Essential Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Finance, Business, Engineering).
10+ years of experience in program/project delivery and application management within SAP environments, including Finance, in multinational organizations.
Strong knowledge of SAP analytics landscape and enterprise integration technologies.
Proven ability to lead BI, data, and application integration programs in a global context.
Experience managing global SAP‑related projects across diverse cultural environments.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities with multiyear people‑management and team‑building experience.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment while driving change and innovation.
Proficiency in using advanced software tools and platforms relevant to program and portfolio management.
Essential skills: Program and portfolio management expertise, including planning, governance, resource management, and budget oversight.
Languages: English (fluent).
Desirable Requirements:
Experience with ITIL frameworks and other service‑management methodologies.
Additional certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, SAP certifications).
You’ll Receive:
A competitive compensation package, flexible‑hybrid working model, comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, and opportunities for continuous learning and development. You will be part of an agile, collaborative global organization that encourages personal and professional growth.
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!
Skills Desired
Analytical Thinking, Business Relationship Management, Change Management, Financial Modeling, IT Program Management, Managing Resources, Performance Management, Project PlanningTop Skills
What We Do
Sandoz is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines. Our Purpose is to pioneer access to medicines for patients globally. We are on a mission to drive innovation in the healthcare industry by freeing up resources sustainably and responsibly while continuing to address global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance. We are present in more than 100 countries and our medicines serve some 500 million people every year. We have two main global businesses: Generics - divided between standard generics and complex generics - and Biosimilars.
