Associate

Define and execute technology delivery strategy for business systems, platforms, and processes for responsible business domain/function(s).
Partner with senior business stakeholders and technology teams for demand analysis, solution proposal/evaluation, and funding estimates.
Ensure on time, within budget, compliant, secure, and quality delivery of portfolio for responsible Business domain / functions.
Ensure services, solutions, products are fit for purpose and achieve the desired business value and impact.
Run efficient DevOps for platforms, products, or systems ensuring availability and optimal performance for responsible Domain / functions.
Establish governance structure for projects, operations, etc with right stakeholder representation for responsible Domain / functions.
Track, report, and deliver against agreed success factors and KPIs for various stakeholders for responsible Domain / functions.
Follow industry trends and emerging practices to drive agility, speed, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Ensure the overall user experience is taken into account when designing deploying new solutions and services.
Take accountability to ensure adherence to Security and Compliance policies and procedures.
Key Performance Indicators.
Adherence to Technology operating model and strategy.
Delivery on agreed KPIs including business impact.
Business impact and value generated from solutions.
Operations stability and effective risk management.
Feedback on customer experience.
Adoption and development of Agile, Productization and DevOps practices.
Adherence to applicable policies and controls for running applications/products.
Adherence to defined project / product budgets.
Adherence to applicable Security and Compliance policies and controls; defined project management methodologies, tools, and practices; and to delivery processes for Digital & IT projects.
Adherence to applicable policies and controls for running applications/products.
Adherence to budget and demonstration of efficiency initiatives with positive budget impact both within the business and Technology.
Education.
University degree or various degrees in business, computer science, information technology discipline or equivalent, MBA optional.
Languages.
English excellent fluency in oral and written.
Experience.
5 years+ of industry experience in IT, healthcare, or pharma; expert understanding of technology and methodologies as applied in the respective area.
Multi-national global experience.
Excellent Functional experience in pharma Regulatory Affairs combined with build & run of Digital & IT solutions.
Experience in leading projects managing diverse group of stakeholders.
Experience and understanding of Agile product development.
Deep knowledge of IT processes and experience in validated environments (GxP).
Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, manage issues, resolve conflicts, and mitigate risks.
High display of Sandoz Values & Behaviors.
Skills.
Good communication & presentation skills.
Networking with key business and IT stakeholders and ability to present to stakeholder groups.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills at team and management levels, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence.
Strong internal and/or external influencing skills to achieve the program objectives.
Analytical, process-oriented with a keen interest to drive continuous improvements.
Acting as a role model for all people within the organization.
Strong can-do attitude and results-focused, with capability to think strategically.
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