Director, Strategy Development

About the role

The Director, Strategy Development within the North America Strategy & Growth organization drives strategic insight generation, long-range planning, and enterprise prioritization. They evaluate competitive, policy, payer/provider, and macroeconomic trends shaping the North America healthcare and generics/biosimilars landscape. They generate forward-looking insights and strategic implications that inform enterprise decision-making. They own the creation, evolution, and version control of the NA Strategic Roadmap as the authoritative source of long-term regional strategic priorities. They partner with Global Corporate Strategy to ensure regional priorities align with global enterprise strategy. They develop and lead scenario analyses, strategic-risk models, and long-term enterprise assessments. They develop executive-ready strategy narratives, decision memos, and option evaluations. They lead upstream, strategy-shaping projects such as whitespace analyses, long-range growth opportunities, competitive assessments, and enterprise strategic evaluations. They engage senior functional leaders early in strategy formation to embed business realities and execution considerations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze competitive, policy, payer/provider, and macroeconomic trends shaping the North America healthcare and generics/biosimilars landscape.
• Generate forward-looking insights and strategic implications that inform enterprise decision-making.
• Own the creation, evolution, and version control of the NA Strategic Roadmap as the authoritative source of long-term regional strategic priorities.
• Partner with Global Corporate Strategy to ensure regional priorities align with global enterprise strategy.
• Develop and lead scenario analyses, strategic-risk models, and long-term enterprise assessments.
• Develop executive-ready strategy narratives, decision memos, and option evaluations.
• Lead upstream, strategy-shaping projects such as whitespace analyses, long-range growth opportunities, competitive assessments, and enterprise strategic evaluations.
• Engage senior functional leaders early in strategy formation to embed business realities and execution considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, MS) strongly preferred.
• 8+ years in corporate strategy, management consulting, healthcare strategy, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience producing executive-level strategic recommendations.
• Deep understanding of U.S. healthcare, pharmaceuticals, generics, and biosimilars.
• Experience operating in large, matrixed organizations and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Prioritized ability to structure complex problems, synthesize insights, and navigate ambiguity.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in pharmaceuticals, generics, biosimilars, payer strategy, or healthcare consulting.
• Experience with Board-level or C-suite strategic engagements.
• Scenario planning, strategic risk, or portfolio strategy expertise.

Benefits

Sandoz offers 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 a mix of in-person and remote work to allow our employees flexibility. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $185,500 - 344,500 USD/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/26 through 12/31/26, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave).