Head Finance Generics External Supply Organization (ESO) (dfm)

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!

As Head Finance Generics External Supply Organization (ESO) you will serve as the strategic finance partner to the Generics External Supply Organization (ESO) overseeing a business scope of approximately USD 1.8 billion across a global network of more than250suppliers. You will work closely with the Head ESO Generics the Head ESO Injectables/GLP-1 Procurement and senior leaders across the organization to drive financial performance support strategic decision-making and deliver sustainable value creation.

This is a highly visible leadership role with significant impact on Sandozs supply network cost competitiveness and long-term growth agenda. You will lead a high-performing global finance team while shaping the financial strategy for one of the companys most critical operational areas.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Act as the primary financebusinesspartner to the Generics ESO leadership team providing strategic guidance and financial insights.

• Drivefinancialperformanceacross a USD 1.8 billion external manufacturing spendportfolio.

• Support the delivery of costsavings objectives with Generics ESO contributing a significant share of the companys overall savings targets.

• Partner with Procurement External Supply and Manufacturing leaders to drive value creation and operational excellence.

• Evaluate commercial opportunities supplier agreements and external manufacturing contracts to maximize business value and mitigate financial risks.

• Lead financial assessment and decision support for network strategy supplier management and contract transitions.

• Support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes by translating business demand into financial implications and actionable insights.

• Ensure high-quality planning forecasting reporting and financial governance across the organization.

• Foster collaboration across Finance and cross-functional teams to strengthen decision-making and alignment.

• Lead develop and inspire a high-performing global finance team.

• Drive continuous improvement by simplifying financial processes and strengthening decision-making across the organization.

Whatyoullbring to the role:

Essentialand DesirableRequirements:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or Business Administration; MBA preferred.

• 10 years of experience in Finance including Finance Business Partnering within global or regional organizations.

• Strong experience in Commercial Finance Supply Chain Finance and/or Manufacturing Finance.

• Experience working with External Supply Procurement Supplier Management and/or Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).

• Hands-on mindset with the ability tooperateeffectively in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.

• Strong commercial acumen with experience reviewing and influencing complex commercial contracts and strategic business decisions.

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build strong cross-functional partnerships in a global environment.

• Demonstrated leadership experience including managing and developing high-performing teams.

• Fluent in English both written and spoken.

Why Sandoz

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the worlds medicines at 30% of the cost touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100 countries! While we are proud of our achievements we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic humanrightof good health.

With investments in new development capabilities production sites new acquisitions and partnerships wehave the opportunity toshape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost high-quality medicines sustainably.

Join us help us make healthcare fairer and faster.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverseteamsrepresentative ofthe patients and communities we serve.