Head Procurement BD&L Bio (d/f/m)

ph3Job Description Summary /h3pSee Job Description. /ph3Job Description /h3pSandoz 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! /ppThe Global Head Procurement BDL - Bio Platform is a senior Procurement executive responsible for shaping the commercial and contractual foundation of Sandoz's biologics partnerships and external value chain. Acting as a strategic partner at the intersection of BDL, Development, Technical Operations, and Finance, the role ensures all external partnerships, licensing agreements, and supply models are structurally competitive, risk-balanced, and aligned with the long-term strategy of the Bio Platform. /ph3Your Key Responsibilities: /h3pYour responsibilities include, but are not limited to: /pulliLead Procurement across BDL transactions from early assessment to execution, defining and negotiating commercial models, pricing mechanisms, and contractual structures. /liliAssess the financial health of any new partner to safeguard a successful long-term partnership. /liliDrive economic competitiveness, scalability, and supply feasibility of deals, ensuring full cost transparency (incl. should-cost perspectives) and alignment with Procurement and platform strategy. /liliRepresent Procurement in Investment Committees and BDL governance forums. /liliDesign and implement best-in-class commercial constructs (pricing models, risk-sharing, raw material strategies) to drive lifecycle cost optimization. /liliStructure contracts to secure long-term value, with value-based clauses, KPIs, flexibility, and protection against cost escalation and leakage. /liliDrive structural COGS competitiveness and capture cross-portfolio synergies. /liliIdentify and realize value levers across deal structures, partner models, and lifecycle phases (beyond pricing). /liliBuild and deliver a long-term value plan targeting ~5% annual productivity, enabling first-in / last-out positioning. /liliShape and co-drive the global supplier and partner landscape, aligning BDL partner s election with Procurement strategy and manufacturing footprint. /liliDrive key decisions on partner segmentation, capacity commitments and sourcing strategies, reflecting market dynamics and capacity constraints. /liliDevelop and manage strategic partnerships with key BDL, CMOs and biotech partners. /liliOwn the Procurement risk perspective across BDL transactions, including supply security, capacity constraints, pricing exposure, and contract flexibility. /liliAssess financial health at key milestones ( selection and pre-launch) to safeguard a successful launch. /liliEstablish robust contract governance with full transparency on financial exposure and key risks. /liliLead escalation and resolution of critical supplier and contract issues. /liliAct as trusted Procurement partner to BDL, Development and Technical Operations, ensuring early involvement in strategic decisions. /liliBalance short-term deal priorities with long-term platform and Procurement strategy. /liliBuild and lead a high-performing Procurement BDL capability, fostering a culture of ownership, challenge and value creation. /li /ulh3What you'll bring to the role: /h3h3Essential and Desirable Requirements: /h3ulli15+ years of experience in Procurement, External Supply, or Commercial roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or biologics industry. /liliProven track record of leading critical negotiations, establishing long-term supply agreements, and driving strategic sourcing decisions. /liliDeep understanding of biologics manufacturing, including the CMO/CDMO landscape, cost structures, contract frameworks, market dynamics, capacity constraints, and value-driving KPIs. /liliStrong commercial and financial acumen, including expertise in cost drivers, should-cost models, and value-based decision making. /liliDemonstrated ability to design robust and flexible pricing and contract models and realize value beyond pricing through innovative deal structures, risk-sharing approaches, and lifecycle optimization. /liliExcellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate across cultures, functions, and organizational boundaries. /liliStrong experience in strategy development, people leadership, project management, resource management, and internal and external customer engagement. /liliAbility to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels, demonstrating a strong ownership mindset and a clear focus on delivering outcomes. /liliFluent in English, both written and spoken. /li /ulh3Why Sandoz? /h3pSandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Gene /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr