Job Description Summary
Reporting to the North America VP & CFO the Executive Director leads a team of 36 colleagues across US and HYD responsible for GrosstoNet chargebacks rebates customer claims and invoicing contract reviews and external negotiation support.Job Description
Reporting to the North America VP & CFO the Executive Director leads a team of 36 colleagues across US and HYD responsible for GrosstoNet chargebacks rebates customer claims and invoicing contract reviews and external negotiation support.
The role partners closely with internal stakeholders manages Model N and Vistex systems and provides strategic tactical and transactional leadership.
The Executive Director ensures strong financial legal and SOX compliance and provides daily leadership to set priorities drive high performance and foster a positive energetic team culture.
This role will manage 4 direct reports & 18 below in US and 15 in Hyderabad India.
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.
Joinusthe future is ours to shape!
This position will belocatedat the Princeton NJ US Headquarters site.
Our Sandoz flexible hybrid working approach allows US office-based employees to work up to 50% oftheir monthly workday remotely. This role will not have the ability to belocatedremotely. Preferencewill be given to local candidates not requiring relocation.
Major Accountabilities /Your Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include but not limited to:
Optimizes financial impact of commercial contract strategy ensuring timely cycle times for contract payments and deliverables.
Leads customer payment validation to minimize revenue leakage and ensure compliance with contract terms.
Provides contracting insights that improve forecasting pricing decisions contracting strategy and business planning.
Protects the companys reputation with external stakeholders avoiding business loss or government penalties.
Partners with stakeholders to develop maintain and enhance contracting and governmentreporting systems (Model N Vistex BOTs Qlik Alteryx) reducing manual work.
Ensures SOX compliance and leads internal external customer and partner audit activities.
Collaborates with crossfunctional teams to assess GTN operational resource and compliance implications of contracts and pricing recommending alternatives that reduce risk.
Works effectively across all internal and external stakeholders including Finance CFO Commercial BD Legal Compliance Global teams and external advisors.
Key Performance Indicators:
Excellent leadership and management skills with the ability to retain develop and guide a highperforming team.
Strong ability to manage GTN risks and opportunities effectively for the business.
Demonstrated skill in driving timely accurate contract support services rebates and RFQ cycle times.
Ability to conduct complex analysis while balancing strategic perspective and attention to detail.
Proven ability to build strong crossfunctional relationships and influence outcomes across the organization.
Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience (Required):
BA/BS in Business
15 years of experience in finance accounting operations or contracting roles within a professional environment.
Excellent communication presentation and collaboration skills.
Strong understanding of financial principles including financial analysis profitability assessment and P&L components.
Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
Solid working knowledge of information systems including key applications and limitations.
Proficiency in operational considerations and commercial/distribution policies and systems.
Strong knowledge of marketing and contracting strategies.
Preferred Requirements:
Masters/MBA in Finance Marketing or Accounting with proven leadership experience managing large highperforming teams.
Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical marketplace and GTN forecasting accounting and reporting for both brand and generic products.
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Willingness to travel over a broad geography required (approximately 10% travel depending on territory)
YoullReceive:
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 offas detailed below.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$214900 - 399100 USD/yearhowever while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/26 through 12/31/26 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.Starting salary is typically positioned at the lower end of the range for those new to level and / or with less functional depth.Further final paydeterminations will depend onvarious factors including but not limited to experience level knowledgeskillsand
abilities.Consideration is also taken to ensure that internal equity ismaintained.The total compensation package for this positionincludesrestrictedstockunits and discretionary awards in addition tohealth insurance (medical prescription drug dental and vision); lifeaccidentand disability insurance; 401(k) contributions; tuition reimbursement; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement; and fitness program reimbursement.Employees are alsoprovided withpaid sick time care time vacation holidays and personal days off.
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 auditmonitoringor 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 wehave the opportunity toshape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost high-quality medicines sustainably.
Join us!
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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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Sandoz Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please send an email toor call 1- 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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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
Sandoz Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an email to or call 1- and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Salary Range
$214900.00 - $399100.00Skills Desired
Ability To Influence Building Effective Teams Compliance And Controls Critical Thinking E2E Process View Effective Communications Financial Accounting Financial And Management Key Stakeholders Reporting Resilience Understanding Value DriversRequired Experience:
Director