Deputy General Manager - Tender Analyst

Job Overview

The role involves overseeing and managing pharmaceutical tender opportunities across designated countries and regions to ensure successful participation and operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track pharmaceutical tender opportunities within assigned territories.
• Maintain and update tender databases promptly and accurately.
• Assist in tender evaluations by collecting and analyzing key commercial data.
• Carry out financial and profitability analyses related to tender bids.
• Support pricing reviews and commercial assessments linked to tenders.
• Generate insightful reports and business analytics to back tender-related decisions.
• Coordinate with supply chain teams to assess product availability and operational feasibility for tenders.
• Support demand forecasting efforts and tender volume planning.
• Identify and monitor potential supply risks impacting tender participation.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of all tender-related information.
• Prepare periodic reports, dashboards, and management summaries.
• Collaborate closely with country teams, commercial stakeholders, and regional functions.
• Consolidate tender information for comprehensive management review.
• Drive process improvements and standardization initiatives within the tender function.

Professional Qualifications and Skills

• Lead end-to-end tender intelligence and analytics in pharmaceutical markets, providing foresight on opportunities, commercial evaluation, financial analysis, and operational readiness through cross-functional coordination.
• A bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related fields.
• MBA or equivalent qualification with a strong academic record.
• 15 to 18 years of post-qualification experience in a multinational manufacturing environment, preferably within pharmaceutical or FMCG sectors.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong cultural sensitivity with the aptitude to collaborate globally.
• Proactive and capable of working independently.
• Attention to detail and strong administrative capabilities combined with technical proficiency in IT and data management.
• Dynamic leadership qualities, able to inspire teams, meet deadlines, and manage expectations confidently.
• Ability to prioritise multiple critical tasks and make sound decisions quickly.
• Adaptable to fast-paced and changing environments.
• Commercially minded with a clear understanding of business priorities and challenges.