Tender Executive - VIE Contract

Sanofi-aventis Groupe; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company in the UK is seeking a Tender Executive to manage strategic tender processes and enhance procurement strategies to improve patient access to treatments. The role involves data-driven decision-making, relationship-building with key stakeholders, and ensuring pricing integrity. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's in Data Analytics or Business, along with advanced English skills. Join us to make a significant impact on the healthcare landscape.

Benefits

Work Abroad Program

Opportunities for growth and development

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• Advanced English knowledge is required.
• Experience working with tenders and health authorities.
• Ability to build effective relationships across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic tender processes and documentation.
• Develop pricing strategies and oversee financial operations.
• Build relationships with key procurement decision-makers.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Project management capabilities

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong numerical aptitude

Understanding market dynamics

Initiative and proactive problem-solving

Education

Master's Degree in Data Analytics, Business or a related field

Job description

As Tender Executive (TE) VIE within our Country Trade team, you'll drive strategic value through expert tender and contract management across our comprehensive product portfolio, spanning all business units within secondary care, consortia groups, and key procurement bodies. This role is pivotal in revolutionizing our market approach through data-driven decision-making and innovative solutions, with the core impact focused on patient-centred care, market disruption, and establishing Sanofi as a benchmark for tender excellence.

Key Impacts

• Patient-Centred Focus: Ensures timely access to life‑changing treatments by optimizing contract implementation and maintaining supply continuity.
• Market Disruption: Pioneers new approaches to tender processes that challenge traditional procurement models and create competitive advantage.
• Leadership Position: Establishes Sanofi as the benchmark for tender excellence through strategic foresight and execution.

You will work cross‑functionally with the Tender Manager, Supply Planning, Customer Service, Regulatory teams, GBUs, and supply chain partners, building powerful stakeholder relationships that drive mutual value. By maintaining optimal contract parameters for pricing, volumes, and timelines, the role directly impacts both business performance and patient outcomes, owning daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly processes that underpin our tender excellence strategy.

Responsibilities

Strategic Tender Process Management

• Develop comprehensive understanding of tender evaluation methodologies and selection criteria.
• Progressively take ownership of tender documentation preparation and submission quality assurance.
• Analyse market intelligence to inform strategic tender decisions.
• Maintain contract pricing accuracy and timeline management.

Financial Operations & Pricing Strategy Innovation

• Develop expertise in hospital retrospective rebate processes and financial reconciliation.
• Incorporate and develop generative AI technologies in everyday processes.
• Maintain pricing integrity across distribution networks and analyse contract performance against financial targets.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Development

• Build and nurture strategic relationships with key procurement decision‑makers across NHS bodies and procurement centres.
• Partner with the Tender Manager to drive data‑driven decision‑making and process optimisation.
• Support the development of innovative collaboration models with procurement stakeholders.
• Champion digital innovation to streamline tender and rebate management processes.
• Establish best‑practice frameworks that set industry standards.

Operational Excellence & Process Innovation

• Develop expertise in supply chain management principles for pharmaceutical products.
• Monitor and respond to stock management challenges that impact contract fulfilment.
• Support critical business reporting processes, ensuring weekly reporting functions are maintained and deadlines met.

Previous experience relevant to the position includes working with tenders, health authorities, managing contracts, mapping and analysing data, or similar.

Soft and Technical Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities – capacity to build effective working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Professional presentation skills with ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Confidence to engage with senior stakeholders under appropriate supervision.
• Project management capabilities with advanced time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, initiative, and a proactive problem‑solving approach.
• Strong numerical aptitude – ability to interpret complex data sets and translate insights into practical business recommendations.
• Capacity to understand market dynamics and competitive landscapes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
• Aptitude for learning specialised business systems and digital platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
• Ability to quickly master new technical concepts and applications.

Education

• Master's Degree in Data Analytics, Business or a related field.

Please note that applications submitted only in French will not be considered by our non‑French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Only applications submitted in English will be considered. Please apply with your personal email address.

We are an R&D‑driven, AI‑powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we pursue the miracles of science to improve lives.

Advanced English knowledge is required.

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI‑powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.

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