Sandoz International GmbH
Associate Director, Specialty Contracting
Sandoz International GmbH, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
Associate Director, Specialty Contracting
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 workday remotely. This role will not have the ability to be located remotely. Preference will be given to local candidates not requiring relocation.
Job Responsibilities
Draft Market Access contracts for assigned accounts and manage the end‑to‑end contracting process, including contract and template design, development, drafting, approval, submission, redline, execution, and interfacing with Contract Operations for Sandoz Contract Lifecycle Management system.
Manage the contracting process for assigned accounts and negotiate and execute contracts with MCOs, PBMs, Health Plans, Specialty Pharmacies, Specialty Distributors, GPOs, and Integrated Delivery Networks.
Collaborate with the Market Access & Account Strategy team on the development and implementation of new product and contracting strategies, including new product launches.
Liaise with Legal and internal business partners to develop standard and customized terms and conditions, ensuring all financial, legal, compliance, and corporate guidelines are met and maintaining appropriate contract templates to support approved contracting strategy.
Work with Account Managers and internal team members to ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
Provide guidance and mentoring to Contracts team members, training the team on new processes and sharing standard methodology.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
Minimum 5 years of experience drafting and negotiating pharmaceutical commercial contracts.
Advanced understanding of legal and business aspects of commercial pharmaceutical contracts, including interpretation of contract terms.
Broad‑based contracting experience across multiple customer segments (Managed Care, Specialty Pharmacies, Distribution, Institutional).
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of management and collaborate across departments.
Highly developed time‑management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities with initiative.
Preferred Requirements
People management experience.
Advanced degree in Legal Studies, Health Administration, or Business Administration.
You’ll Receive 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 follow a hybrid work policy that combines in‑person and remote work to allow employees flexibility.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between
$145,600
–
$270,400
USD/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including geography, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package may also include a sign‑on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards. Benefit details will be provided upon offer. If hired, the employee will be an “at‑will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary and other discretionary payment or compensation programs at any time.
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. This role will have sub‑certifier responsibilities.
Generic and biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and, while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, 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 is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by talented and ambitious colleagues who, in return for applying their skills and experience, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible‑hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and personal growth is supported!
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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 workday remotely. This role will not have the ability to be located remotely. Preference will be given to local candidates not requiring relocation.
Job Responsibilities
Draft Market Access contracts for assigned accounts and manage the end‑to‑end contracting process, including contract and template design, development, drafting, approval, submission, redline, execution, and interfacing with Contract Operations for Sandoz Contract Lifecycle Management system.
Manage the contracting process for assigned accounts and negotiate and execute contracts with MCOs, PBMs, Health Plans, Specialty Pharmacies, Specialty Distributors, GPOs, and Integrated Delivery Networks.
Collaborate with the Market Access & Account Strategy team on the development and implementation of new product and contracting strategies, including new product launches.
Liaise with Legal and internal business partners to develop standard and customized terms and conditions, ensuring all financial, legal, compliance, and corporate guidelines are met and maintaining appropriate contract templates to support approved contracting strategy.
Work with Account Managers and internal team members to ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
Provide guidance and mentoring to Contracts team members, training the team on new processes and sharing standard methodology.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
Minimum 5 years of experience drafting and negotiating pharmaceutical commercial contracts.
Advanced understanding of legal and business aspects of commercial pharmaceutical contracts, including interpretation of contract terms.
Broad‑based contracting experience across multiple customer segments (Managed Care, Specialty Pharmacies, Distribution, Institutional).
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of management and collaborate across departments.
Highly developed time‑management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities with initiative.
Preferred Requirements
People management experience.
Advanced degree in Legal Studies, Health Administration, or Business Administration.
You’ll Receive 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 follow a hybrid work policy that combines in‑person and remote work to allow employees flexibility.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between
$145,600
–
$270,400
USD/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including geography, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package may also include a sign‑on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards. Benefit details will be provided upon offer. If hired, the employee will be an “at‑will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary and other discretionary payment or compensation programs at any time.
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. This role will have sub‑certifier responsibilities.
Generic and biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and, while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, 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 is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by talented and ambitious colleagues who, in return for applying their skills and experience, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible‑hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and personal growth is supported!
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