Associate Director, Generics Contracts

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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!

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.

The AD Gx Contracts will be responsible for drafting Gx contracts for assigned accounts in various channels managing/facilitating the end-to-end Gx contracting process including but not limited to: contract design development drafting contract approval process submission of contracts to internal and external customers managing the redline process with customers and internal stakeholders contract execution and interfacing with subject matter experts across the Sandoz business to assist with managing all agreements in Contract Lifecycle Management system

Major Accountabilities / Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include but not limited to:

Draft negotiate and execute Gx contracts in all segments (Wholesaler Distributors GPOs IDNs) and communicate knowledge to all relevant Sandoz departments

In cooperation with Pricing and Franchise and other SMEs assist with the development and implementation of new contract strategies and applicable new/non-standard terms and conditions

Liaison with Legal to obtain approval for standard and customized terms and conditions. Ensure all financial legal compliance and corporate guidelines are met. Develop and maintain appropriate contract templates to support Gx contracting strategy.

Work with account managers and internal team members to ensure compliance of all Gx contracts and contracting processes with all legal company system internal control and audit requirements

Provide guidance and mentoring to Contracts team members in support of their deliverables and projects trains the team on new processes and provides ongoing standard methodology sharing

Make recommendations on all contract management policies procedures and financial issues to the Sandoz Commercial Partners.

Develop and execute new contract strategies and frameworks to drive continuous improvements across all customers and business segments

Drive operational excellence by implementing process efficiency improvements for the Gx Contracts team specifically in the area of contract development contract execution contract operations gross to net management and rebate management

Manages lifecycle of executed contracts including new contracts renewals amendments terminations etc.

Develop contract documents including standard templates complex agreements and amendments in support of the Gx Contracts business.

Conduct contract negotiations escalate issues to legal counsel and provide strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Frequent contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling of specific phases of projects or contracts. Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal and external representatives concerning specific operations.

Lead and/or support customer contract negotiations regarding key business terms and legal terms including developing negotiation strategy coordinating financial analysis of negotiation decisions and driving customer discussions to come to agreement.

Inform SMEs senior management on contract issues with customers and assists in developing action plans for resolution.

Maintain strong collaborative relationship with Legal and other applicable SMEs to ensure contract language meets the needs of the business. Ensure all financial legal and corporate guidelines are met. Ensure compliance of contracts with all legal company systems and audit requirements.

Manage contracting system (SCOUT) ensuring all contract maintenance is documented properly for compliance and process controls purposes.

Work on ad-hoc contract projects supporting new business development as well as ongoing initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience (Required):

A minimum of 5 years of Contracting and pharmaceutical Contract drafting/interpretation of terms and conditions experience is highly preferred.

BA/BS degree

Experience contracting with Wholesalers GPOs IDNs experience is highly preferred

A strong in-depth understanding of Generic GPO Brand or Managed Care (Commercial Medicare Part D Managed Medicaid) is highly preferred

Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry and trends experience is required

Advanced understanding of legal aspects of contracts and contract interpretation

Developed analytical skills

Excellent communication (written verbal and presentation) skills required with ability to interact with all levels of management for both internal and external customer base

Ability to work well in teams

Highly developed time management skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities with a high degree of initiative required

Strong organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to successfully managed high impact contracts/projects

Preferred Requirements:

• People management experience is preferred

• An advanced degree in Legal Studies Health Administration or Business Administration is preferred

Youll Receive:

Sandoz offers a generous employee benefits package that includes a competitive salary health insurance coverage for medical prescription drugs dental and vision a generous company match for retirement savings accounts and generous paid time off. We also follow a hybrid work policy that combines a mix of in-person and remote work to allow our employees flexibility.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $132300 $245700 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.

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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.

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