Executive Assistant to President BioDev and Manufacturing

This role is a critical enabler of leadership effectiveness—going far beyond traditional administrative support. You will act as a trusted advisor, operational anchor, and strategic coordinator, ensuring leaders can focus on driving impact, innovation, and performance across the organization.
You bring a strong sense of ownership, anticipate needs before they arise, and navigate complexity with professionalism, discretion, and agility. You thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and contribute actively to shaping a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Executive Assistant to President BioDev and Manufacturing

At Sandoz, we are committed to improving patients’ lives by pioneering access to high-quality medicines. To support this mission, we are seeking an experienced and highly accomplished Executive Assistant to partner with senior leadership in a dynamic, global environment.

This role is a critical enabler of leadership effectiveness—going far beyond traditional administrative support. You will act as a trusted advisor, operational anchor, and strategic coordinator, ensuring leaders can focus on driving impact, innovation, and performance across the organization.

You bring a strong sense of ownership, anticipate needs before they arise, and navigate complexity with professionalism, discretion, and agility. You thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and contribute actively to shaping a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a trusted partner to President Biosimilar Development, Manufacturing and Supply, by proactively managing priorities, schedules, and decision-making flow
• Ensure optimal use of leadership time through effective planning, anticipation of needs, and prioritization of business-critical topics
• Act as a gatekeeper and facilitator, balancing accessibility with focus

• Operate as a central coordination point across senior stakeholders, functions, and geographies

• Lead and continuously improve administrative and operational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

• Independently manage high-impact administrative and operational projects with clearly defined scope and timelines
• Support leadership in executing strategic initiatives by ensuring structure, follow-up, and timely delivery

• Mentor and guide junior administrative colleagues, fostering capability building and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning

What you need to bring to the role:

• Significant experience supporting senior executives (e.g., VP level or above) in a complex, global organization
• Proven track record in managing high-level stakeholders and navigating matrix structures
• Strong cross-cultural experience and ability to collaborate across boundaries

• Strategic mindset with strong execution focus and attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism
• Resilience and adaptability when managing ambiguity and competing priorities
• Strong collaboration and knowledge-sharing mindset, aligned with Sandoz values
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)