Senior Global Category Manager Cdmo

Sandoz

Starting salary around market median; range determ...
Hybrid
5+ years cdmo or r&d exposure
Strategic contract negotiation and drafting
Supplier performance management with kpis
The role involves translating global category strategies into actionable sub-category plans while leading proactive sourcing projects

Job Summary

  • The role involves translating global category strategies into actionable sub-category plans while leading proactive sourcing projects.
  • Candidates must manage strategic supplier relationships, resolve performance risks, and ensure consistent application of major contracts across business units.
  • Sandoz offers an agile, collaborative culture with flexible hybrid careers focused on shaping the future of low-cost, high-quality medicines.

Matching Summary

The role involves translating global category strategies into actionable sub-category plans while leading proactive sourcing projects.

Salary

Starting salary around market median; range determined by job level, niche skills, and experience; annual reviews based on performance and market alignment

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years CDMO or R&D exposure
  • Strategic contract negotiation and drafting
  • Supplier performance management with KPIs
  • Cross-cultural communication skills
  • Finance management for value delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Talent development for direct reports
  • Internal and external customer needs analysis
  • Agile and collaborative work environment
  • Experience in sustainable medicine sector

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years development and early-research exposure
  • Strong contractual exposure including negotiation and drafting
  • Fluency in English required
  • Functional breadth in operations and project management

Work Rights

Not specified

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