Job Description
Job Description Summary
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, the future is ours to shape!We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IGA Engineer to drive the technical evolution of our Identity & Access Management governance tools in a complex, highly regulated environment. This role will play a key part in shaping IAM strategy, ensuring secure access controls, and enabling compliant identity lifecycle management across the organization.
Job Description
Your Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Design and architect SailPoint ISC solutions including sources, entitlements, roles, access profiles, lifecycles, UAR, and rule-based policies
Oversee application integrations using out-of-the-box connectors and custom API-based integrations, including SAP (GRC, Ariba, etc.)
Define, implement, and optimize identity lifecycle management processes (Joiner, Mover, Leaver)
Implement and enforce least privilege access controls across systems and applications
Collaborate with security, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP, GDPR)
Support role modeling initiatives and define access policies aligned with business needs
Conduct technical reviews of IAM architecture and recommend improvements for scalability and security
Manage IAM technical documentation ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high-quality standards
KPI: Ensure 100% compliance with audit and user access review requirements
What you’ll bring to the role:
Essential Requirements:
University degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in IAM projects, preferably in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals
At least 5 years of hands-on experience with SailPoint ISC, including connector configuration and policy management
Strong understanding of IAM processes including identity lifecycle, role modeling, and access governance
Hands-on experience with API-based integrations, especially within SAP landscapes
Proven ability to design scalable IAM solutions and translate business requirements into technical specifications
Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
Essential skills: Strong expertise in IAM architecture, SailPoint ISC, and enterprise integration.
Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English
Desirable Requirements:
SailPoint or SAP GRC certifications
Experience working in pharmaceutical or other highly regulated environments
You’ll receive:
Competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and hybrid work options. Access to continuous learning and development opportunities, professional certifications, and career advancement programs within a global organization.
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!
Join us!
Skills Desired
Communication, Cyber-Security Regulation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence (Cti), Cyber Threat Management, Cyber Vulnerabilities, Decision Making Skills, Influencing Skills, Information Security Risk Management