Manager, US Marketing Operations Biosimilars & Speciality

Job Description Summary

The Manager, US Marketing Operations for the Biosimilars & Specialty Portfolio plays a critical role in supporting the strategic and operational execution of U.S. marketing plans across the Sandoz biosimilars and specialty product portfolio. Reporting to the Director, Biosimilar & Specialty Portfolio Marketing, this role manages key commercial processes, executes cross functional marketing initiatives, and drives operational excellence across two major workstreams: (1) enterprise level biosimilar and specialty portfolio marketing and (2) support of product specific U.S. brand marketing needs.

This position ensures seamless campaign execution, consistent application of marketing processes, and strong collaboration across commercial, digital, medical, regulatory, and global partners

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 move forward on this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will arise, both professionally and personally. Join us—the future is in our hands!

This role is responsible for supporting the planning, development, execution, and optimization of U.S. marketing initiatives across the biosimilar and specialty portfolio. The Marketing Manager partners closely with product brand leads, the Director of Portfolio Marketing, and cross‑functional teams to ensure timely delivery of tactics, adherence to compliance standards, and continued improvement of marketing operations and tools.

The Marketing Manager will contribute to harmonizing marketing workflows across business units, managing content through internal review systems, enabling MarTech capabilities, coordinating portfolio‑level campaigns, and ensuring consistent implementation of One Sandoz branding.

Major Accountabilities / Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

1. Portfolio & Specialty Marketing Support

• Support the development and execution of portfolio‑level marketing tactics that align with U.S. biosimilar and specialty strategy.
• Assist in coordinating cross‑brand initiatives, including unbranded disease education, biosimilar market shaping content, access messaging, and strategic pull‑through activities.
• Partner with Director and brand leads to prioritize, resource, and track portfolio marketing projects.

2. Campaign Execution & Process Management

• Lead day‑to‑day execution of marketing deliverables, including creative development, PRC submission support, and budget tracking.
• Own project briefs, timelines, internal coordination, and vendor communication to ensure compliant and timely launch of assets.
• Maintain alignment to Sandoz marketing processes and support harmonized workflow improvements across brands and business units.

3. Marketing Technology, Tools & Systems

• Serve as point‑of‑contact and functional partner for U.S. MarTech tools (e.g., Veeva PromoMats, SCOUT, Pitcher).
• Support onboarding, training, and troubleshooting for commercial teams to enhance efficiency and effective use of the technology stack.
• Collaborate with Digital and IT teams to ensure marketing tools meet business requirements and support campaign optimization.

4. Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with regulatory, legal, medical affairs, market access, and commercial operations to support compliant execution of U.S. marketing initiatives.
• Ensure consistent execution of global and local brand strategies by partnering across global marketing and U.S. franchise teams.
• Assist in preparation of QBR inputs, business planning, forecasting deliverables, and internal leadership updates.

5. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance campaign operations, and improve marketing performance.
• Support the Director in driving adoption of best‑in‑class marketing processes and governance.
• Monitor insights, performance metrics, and campaign analytics to support optimization recommendations.

Key Capabilities Required:

Proactive Accountability & Process Discipline

• Ability to manage multiple projects end‑to‑end with high attention to detail and commitment to on‑time delivery.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.

Technology Proficiency

• Working knowledge of marketing technology platforms (Veeva PromoMats preferred), digital asset management systems, and CRM/automation tools.
• Comfort in learning and navigating new systems to support marketing workflows.

Project & Campaign Management

• Demonstrated ability to manage marketing initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and vendors.
• Experience in campaign development, asset routing, and commercial review processes in a regulated environment.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with regulatory, medical, legal, commercial, and global partners.
• Proven ability to operate within a matrix organization.

Analytical & Strategic Thinking

• Ability to translate brand and portfolio strategy into coordinated execution plans.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical marketing dynamics preferred (biosimilars experience a plus).

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience (Required):

• BA / BS required; Marketing or Business Administration concentration preferred.
• 5 years experience working in Marketing or Commercial preferred, pharmaceutical experience required.
• Cross Cultural Experience required
• Demonstrated project management capability
• Operations Management and Execution

Why Sandoz?

Generic and biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global pharmaceutical industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million treatments to patients in over 100 countries in 2024. Through investments in new development capabilities, production facilities, acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients access high-quality, affordable medicines in a sustainable way. Our open and collaborative culture is powered by talented and ambitious colleagues in an agile and collegial environment with impactful, flexible, and hybrid careers—where diversity is welcomed and personal growth is supported.

Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

We are committed to creating an exceptional and inclusive work environment and diverse teams that represent the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Agility, Asset Management, Commercial Excellence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Orientation, Digital Marketing, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Influencing Skills, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation Skills, Operational Excellence, Priority Disease Areas Expertise, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Partnerships

Global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, operating as an independent company spun off from Novartis. Based in Basel.

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