How Sandoz Navigates Uncertainty with 400+ External Manufacturing Partners

“Nobody knows exactly what will happen, so making yourself anxious about unknowns doesn’t help. You must be prepared for multiple scenarios, ready and flexible to react quickly when changes do occur.”

Maik Talarczyk, Director of PMO Office and Strategy in External Manufacturing Operations at Sandoz, brings extensive expertise in managing external manufacturing relationships and strategic operations for one of the world’s largest generic pharmaceutical companies, with over 20,000 employees worldwide.

In this episode recorded at CDMO Live 2025 in Rotterdam, Maik shares how Sandoz navigates tremendous complexity and uncertainty in pharmaceutical manufacturing while managing hundreds of external partners. His insights reveal a methodical approach to preparedness, partnership management, and strategic planning in an increasingly unpredictable global landscape.

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