Global Leadership Development Director

.Job Description SummaryAt Sandoz, we are dedicated to pioneering access for patients by developing cutting-edge medicines at prices people can afford. As we strive to build the capabilities needed to support our strategic mission, we are actively looking for a Global Leadership Development Director. This is a senior individual contributor role with no team, who will play a critical role in shaping the future of our organization by integrating leadership principles across all People & Organization (P&O) processes and programs. This individual will work closely with markets to build a strategy and centralize the design of leadership development programs, ensuring effective regional and market implementation. The role requires collaboration with senior management, P&O teams, and various departments to identify leadership needs, design development initiatives, and drive a culture of continuous learning and growth.Job DescriptionYour responsibilities will include:Strategic Leadership Development:Develop and implement a comprehensive global leadership development strategy aligned with the company's strategic goals and objectives.Identify current and future leadership needs through collaboration with senior leaders and HR teams.Embed leadership principles into all P&O processes and programs, ensuring they are reflected in recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.Program Design and Implementation:Design and oversee leadership development programs, including training modules, workshops, mentorship, and coaching initiatives.Centralize the design of leadership development programs, creating frameworks that can be adapted and implemented across regions and markets.Ensure programs are culturally relevant and adapted to regional needs across the global organization.Establish metrics and evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of leadership development programsTalent Management:Collaborate with the Talent Management to identify high-potential employee segments and create development initiatives addressing their development needs and ensuring a pipeline of ready-now leaders.Stakeholder Collaboration:Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including training vendors and consultants.Collaborate with regional and market leaders to ensure the effective implementation of centralized leadership programs.Budget Management:Develop and manage the budget for global leadership development programs.Ensure cost-effective use of resources while achieving high-impact results