UK Tender Lead - Commercial Strategy & Access

Biopharma Asia; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commercial Manager - Tender Lead to join the Patient Access team in Maidenhead. You will lead UK tender management, shape pricing strategies and build strong relationships with procurement authorities to improve patient access.

Reporting to Commercial Leaders, you will coordinate cross-functional projects, ensure compliance with NHS procurement rules, and drive horizon scanning to identify opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in pharma with tender, market access or commercial focus.
• Strong knowledge of UK tender processes and NHS procurement.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK tender strategy and submissions with cross-functional teams.
• Own horizon scanning and identify tender opportunities for UK market.
• Engage with NHS procurement and regional authorities.
• Ensure governance, compliance and high-quality tender delivery.
• Lead or support pricing and commercial projects in Patient Access.

Skills

Tender management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commercial Manager - Tender Lead to join the Patient Access team in Maidenhead. You will lead UK tender management, shape pricing strategies and build strong relationships with procurement authorities to improve patient access.

Reporting to Commercial Leaders, you will coordinate cross-functional projects, ensure compliance with NHS procurement rules, and drive horizon scanning to identify opportunities.