Tender Manager

Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd.; Riyadh; In loco; SAR 200.000 - 320.000; Tempo pieno

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AstraZeneca is seeking a Tender Manager in Riyadh to lead end-to-end government tender submissions, ensuring regulatory compliance and maximizing contract opportunities. You will collaborate with Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to deliver competitive proposals.

The role requires 3+ years in tender management within pharma, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Competenze

• Strong tender management experience in pharmaceutical or government sectors.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for pharma tenders and compliance.

Mansioni

• Analyze and interpret tender requirements ensuring compliance with specifications and eligibility criteria.
• Develop, coordinate and submit high-quality tender documents within deadlines.
• Maintain a comprehensive tender tracking system to monitor progress and deadlines.
• Identify and evaluate tender opportunities in local and international markets.
• Collaborate with sales and business development to align tender strategies with company objectives.
• Prepare documentation including technical proposals, pricing schedules and certifications.
• Ensure submissions comply with legal, regulatory and client-specific requirements.
• Manage and update a library of pre-qualification documents and tender responses.
• Work with procurement, production, regulatory and finance to gather required information for bids.
• Liaise with suppliers, distributors and regulatory bodies for certifications and endorsements.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies; analyze feedback from unsuccessful bids.

Conoscenze

Tender management

Public business experience

Key account management

Contract negotiation

Project management

Regulatory compliance

English fluency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

MBA or Master’s in Pharmaceutical Management

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

e-tendering platforms

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ROLE SUMMARY

The Tender Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end process of tender submissions ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maximizing the company s opportunities to secure contracts with government This role involves close collaboration with sales marketing regulatory affairs and supply chain teams to deliver competitive and compliant tender proposals

What you ll do

1. Tender Process Management
   • Analyze and interpret tender requirements for pharmaceutical products ensuring full compliance with specifications and eligibility criteria
   • Develop coordinate and submit high-quality tender documents within deadlines
   • Maintain a comprehensive tender tracking system to monitor progress and deadlines
2. Strategic Planning
   • Identify and evaluate tender opportunities in local and international markets
   • Assess the feasibility and profitability of potential contracts
   • Collaborate with the sales and business development teams to align tender strategies with company objectives
3. Documentation and Compliance
   • Prepare all necessary documentation including technical proposals pricing schedules and certifications
   • Ensure all submissions comply with legal regulatory and client-specific requirements
   • Manage and update a library of pre-qualification documents and tender responses
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
   • Work closely with procurement production regulatory and finance teams to gather required information and ensure readiness for bids
   • Liaise with external stakeholders such as suppliers distributors and regulatory bodies to obtain required certifications and endorsements
5. Risk Management
   • Identify potential risks associated with tender participation and propose mitigation strategies
   • Analyze feedback from unsuccessful bids to improve future submissions
6. Post-Tender Activities
   • Facilitate contract negotiations and handover processes once a tender is awarded
   • Monitor contract execution to ensure alignment with agreed terms and conditions

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca we re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit There s no better place to make a difference to medicine patients and society An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration and always committed to lifelong learning growth and development We re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare

Essential for the role

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Essential Capabilities

For internal:

• Public business experience is a must. Minimum of 3 years in AstraZeneca

For external:

• Tender management experience is a must. Minimum of 3 years in pharmaceutical industries.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Key Account management in the pharmaceutical industry.

For both internals & externals:

• Bachelor s degree in business administration, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master s in Pharmaceutical Management) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with e-tendering platforms and tools is preferred.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Fluency in English is an advantage.