Executive Driver NA

Sandoz•Princeton, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as the Executive Driver for the President, Sandoz North America, by providing safe, secure, and timely ground transportation in and around the New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York Metropolitan area. Provide various other services as required to support the mission of the Office of the President, ensuring safety, confidentiality and security. 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! This position will be located at the Princeton, NJ US Headquarters site. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.

Requirements

Advanced driver training, defensive driving required.
CPR, First Aid, & AED certification required or be willing to obtain the certification.
Fluency in English essential; Knowledge of other languages a plus.
Minimum 5 years professional driving experience required.
Possess excellent driving skills in a variety of conditions.
Requires the highest level of integrity with the ability to keep confidence.
Knowledge of the NJ, NY and Eastern PA area roadways and routes or ability to acquire such knowledge quickly.
Possess a valid, active Driver’s License with an impeccable driving record.
Strong communicator, with an ability to engage and influence stakeholders at every level.
Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability and Willingness to work long, varied, and unpredictable hours, including on weekends.
Must have a clean, pressed, and polished professional appearance.
May be at times required to wear formal business attire.
Demonstrate professional & culturally sensitive work ethics.
Must pass an extensive background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge Of Core Work Processes
Knowledge Of Relevant Tools And Systems

Responsibilities

Coordinates, manages and provides ground transportation and logistical support for the President, Sandoz North America.
Maintains close collaboration with the President’s Executive Team.
Delivery of safe, secure, and uninterrupted ground transportation for the President. Other country leadership members may require / use the service upon request.
Advance monitoring of local traffic conditions for travel areas and frequent destinations in and around the New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York Metropolitan areas to ensure uninterrupted transfers.
In coordination with Corporate Security, develop, implement, and assess ground transportation contingency plans in response to corporate crises scenarios.
Rehearse incident responses across a range of scenarios, in alignment with Sandoz Crisis Management procedures and competent authorities where required.
Support the preparation of travel security risk assessments (for travel routes and venues) as well as the arrangement of proportionate control and personal protection measures within the areas of travel.
Maintain a travel log and/or other documentation as required, to ensure compliance with company finance requirements.
Maintenance of Sandoz-owned vehicle(s) ensuring they are serviced, licensed, and kept roadworthy in a condition befitting an executive-level passenger.
Ensuring that all equipment within that vehicle is in good operational condition and any necessary inspections are up to date.
Plan and manage the through-life procurement (from acquisition to divestment) of Sandoz-owned vehicles and equipment used for executive transport in line with Sandoz procurement guidelines.
Maintain respective inventories and plans of expenditure.
Identify, plan, and manage training activities to maintain currency and personal expertise in functional core competencies, including (but not limited to): Advanced defensive/evasive driving and legal requirements while driving. Incident response, emergency planning and communications procedures. Medical first aid. Relevant professional certifications.