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IAM Governance Expert

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Sandoz India

India, Telangana Full-Time On-site

Posted 4 days ago • Apply by June 16, 2026

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Define and maintain the IAM Governance Framework across all identity platforms.
Establish and document IAM processes and controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (GxP, GDPR).
Lead IAM-related activities during internal and external audits, including evidence collection and issue resolution.
Manage IAM-related issues, exceptions, and risks, collaborating with risk management and compliance teams.
Analyze and identify new governance needs and translate them into actionable requirements and process improvements.
Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to embed governance in IAM operations and projects.
Monitor the effectiveness of IAM controls and propose enhancements to improve security posture and operational efficiency.
Provide governance oversight for identity lifecycle processes, access reviews, privileged access management, and role management.
KPI: Governance maturity and compliance reporting.

Essential Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role

University degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of experience in IAM Governance, preferably in pharmaceutical or highly regulated industries.
Strong understanding of IAM technologies and platforms: Active Directory, Entra ID, SailPoint ISC, SAP GRC, CyberArk.
Proven experience in defining governance frameworks and IAM policies.
Solid knowledge of regulatory requirements and audit processes (GxP, GDPR).
Experience in risk management, issue tracking, and exception handling within IAM.
Ability to translate governance needs into operational processes and technical requirements.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Essential Skills: Strong analytical and governance expertise with ability to influence stakeholders. Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English.

Desirable Requirements

Experience with IAM maturity assessment and control frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).
Certifications in IAM technologies or governance frameworks (CISM, CISSP, SailPoint ISC).

You’ll receive

Competitive compensation and benefits.
Flexible working arrangements (hybrid model).
Learning and development opportunities.
Inclusive and collaborative work culture.
Opportunities for career growth in 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. With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, acquisitions, and partnerships, we aim 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 talented and ambitious colleagues, who experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and personal growth is supported!

Join us!