Executive Director, Commercial Excellence and Launch Management

Job Description Summary

The Executive Director of Commercial Excellence and Launch Management will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of strategies and capabilities that drive successful product launches and maximize commercial impact. This role requires a visionary leader who can integrate cross-functional teams, build world-class launch project management and training programs, and shape customer engagement strategies to achieve sustainable growth.

 

Job Description

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.

Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Position Location

This position will be located at the Princeton, NJ US Headquarters site. Our Sandoz flexible-hybrid working approach allows US office-based employees to work up to 50% of their monthly workdays remotely. This role will not have the ability to be located remotely.  Preference will be given to local candidates not requiring relocation.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Launch Excellence & Project Management

• Develop and implement a comprehensive launch excellence framework to optimize new product introductions.

• Ensure teams are equipped with the tools and methodologies for seamless execution of launches and life cycle management projects.

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor launch readiness, performance, and post-launch success.

• Closely & Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and R&D, Supply Chain) to drive alignment and execution of launch plans.

• Lead lessons-learned sessions to identify best practices and areas for improvement across the portfolio – execute changes for future cases.

Commercial Training

   •   Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive commercial training programs focused on sales effectiveness, negotiation, onboarding and customer engagement

Customer Strategy & Engagement

   •   Partner cross functionally to develop and implement strategies that enhance commercial performance across products and geographies, including BD and global initiatives

Leadership & Team Development

   •   Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team focused on launch and commercial excellence.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential Requirements:

Education

   •   Bachelor’s degree

Essential Qualifications:

   •   15+ years of experience in launch excellence, commercial operations, or related fields within the life sciences industry

   •   Proven success in leading product launches and commercial strategy development across multiple markets

   •   Strong experience in developing and delivering training programs, particularly in sales and account management functions

   •   Deep understanding of customer engagement strategies, including digital and omnichannel approaches

   •   Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills

   •   Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align diverse teams

Desirable Requirements:

   •   Advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, or related field)

Travel Requirements:

   •   Willingness to travel 10%

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.   

   

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $225,400 - 322,000 - 418,600 USD/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to