Executive Director, U.S. Communications

Job Description

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!

Responsibilities

As the Executive Director, U.S. Communications, some of your responsibilities may include:

• Lead U.S. Communications team consisting of two direct reports.
• Lead, develop and execute U.S. internal and external communications strategy with a focus on advancing Sandoz’s reputation among key stakeholders, promoting Sandoz products in the market, and supporting the global Sandoz purpose of pioneering access for patients.
• Provide local Sandoz corporate brand management, quality control, and coordination for all local communications in coordination with Sandoz global.
• Drive internal leader and associate engagement strategies for the Sandoz U.S. organization, ensuring the highest levels of understanding of company strategy and team engagement.
• Promote a strong sense of purpose and culture throughout the company.
• Support enhanced thought leadership strategy for Sandoz by positioning its leaders as go-to experts in own and earned media opportunities.
• Conduct local media relations including developing relationships, arranging interviews/conferences, and developing proactive strategies to achieve positive media coverage.
• Liaise and cooperate with the global Corporate Affairs team in the preparation, review, and approval process as well as distribution of global media releases.
• In partnership with VP for Global Public Affairs and North America Corporate Affairs, provide communications and thought leadership guidance to members of the U.S. Leadership Team.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, or related field of study.
• Proven experience with external and internal communications, including product communications, thought leadership, and integrated communication strategies.
• People and team management experience.
• Proven excellent writing skills and a strategic communicator.

Desirable (Preferred):

• Proven experience at a pharmaceutical company in external and internal communications.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to work with experts from throughout a globally matrixed company and with agency partners.
• Proven change management experience.

Position Location

This position will be located at the Princeton, NJ US Headquarters site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Preference will be given to local candidates not requiring relocation.

Compensation and Benefits

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 in designing a schedule that works for our associates and the business.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $201,600.00 – $252,000.00 – $302,400.00/year. However, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. 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, such as a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave).

Additional Information

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, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year, and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art 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 and entrepreneurial spirit are 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 personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

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