Global Head STEP Technology Deployment (m/f/d)

Global Head STEP Technology Deployment (m/f/d)

Sandoz in Deutschland – Germany

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 in building the future of Sandoz. Through STEP (Sandoz Transformation Enterprise Program), we are creating a unified, integrated digital core and simplifying our end‑to‑end ways of working. From SAP S/4HANA to Veeva, Workday, LabVantage, and beyond, you’ll help design and deliver future‑ready systems that drive global impact – enabling us to deliver affordable medicines to more patients worldwide.

Job Summary

The Global Head STEP Technology Deployment plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery and rollout of the STEP programme across Sandoz globally. This strategic position oversees the deployment lifecycle, driving seamless integration, operational readiness, and achievement of key milestones in line with organisational objectives. With responsibility for coordinating activities across multiple sites, monitoring progress, and managing risks, the role requires strong collaboration with stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance. Success demands exceptional leadership, organisational expertise, and a proactive, innovative mindset to manage complex priorities while fostering continuous improvement and teamwork.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Strategically organise and oversee STEP deployment operations to guarantee smooth integration and full operational readiness throughout all regions and departments.
• Oversee progress in alignment with project plans, proactively managing risks and issues to ensure the achievement of project milestones within STEP timelines.
• Engage collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to uphold exemplary standards of quality and compliance throughout all phases of the deployment process.
• Oversee vendor relationships to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of platform solutions and services.
• Exhibit exemplary leadership and organisational abilities, promoting a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Utilise a methodical approach to problem‑solving and ongoing improvement, while managing multiple priorities effectively.

Essential Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in project delivery, preferably in SAP S4 transformation programs and/or application management or IT services within a multinational organization. Key skills include strategic planning, financial acumen, and team leadership.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into data and system requirements.
• Strong leadership and team‑building skills, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Experience with ITIL frameworks and other service management methodologies.Expert knowledge and experience in key platforms products (e.g. Veeva).
• Certification in project management methods (Agile, ITIL, Prince 2, PMI) is a plus.

You’ll Receive

• Access to Coursera and other learning platforms with more than 200,000 learning videos and 5,000+ courses.
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Holiday allowance.
• Additional rewards for special occasions (e.g. service length awards, marriage celebration, etc.).
• Company pension schemes and capital formation benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Other offerings, such as bike leasing.

Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability. The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing