Public Market Tender Manager

Job Purpose

Within the framework of Sanofi's business strategy, contribute to the achievement of the company's objectives by leading tender strategy, execution, and operations while managing the full tender lifecycle from planning through delivery.

The role is responsible for developing the best support to governments’ public health needs, ensuring business objectives are achieved through integrated tender management and operational excellence.

Key Accountabilities

Tender Strategy & Management

·       Lead tender strategy development and execution to support business objectives and drive tender acquisition

·       Manage the complete bidding process and all related documentation

·       Monitor LGU/CDC tenders and subsidy trends by regularly collecting relevant data, tracking changes, and proactively sharing insights and actionable recommendations with the team

·       Serve as the key contact person for CDC and distributors for the responsible products tender business

·       Elaborate action plans where necessary to address gaps or opportunities

·       Plan and control local expenditure, ensuring cost-efficiency at all times with particular focus on controllable expenses

·       Conduct tender business follow-up and continuous optimization

·       Prepare all tender-related documents and official letters

Tender Operational Excellence & Supply Chain Coordination

·       Coordinate and follow up on operations in liaison with supply chain (In and Outsourced) for vaccines

·       Manage inventory and demand planning to ensure demand can be met without excessive inventory build-up or write-off

·       Oversee delivery schedules, visual checking arrangements, and redressing progress

·       Manage monthly rolling forecast updates of tender deliveries, improving accuracy and ensuring consistency of all data

·       Provide input to trend analyses, budgets, and business plans

·       Distribution Management

Batch Release & Regulatory Compliance

·       Arrange transportation and coordinate Taiwan FDA sampling

·       Follow up on batch release procedures in a timely manner

·       Manage logistic and inspection processes to ensure requirements of major customers (e.g., Taiwan CDC) are met

·       Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements

Cross-functional Collaboration

·       Assist in managing cross-brand projects by participating in project planning, cross-functional discussions, and execution to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.

·       Work closely with the Commercial Marketing team, Public Affairs, Medicals, Market Access to execute assigned projects, ensuring consistency in strategy and high-quality implementation

General Responsibilities

·       Optimize cross-functional support and effective communication with other teams

·       Manage professional networks at all levels of the Public Health authorities and organizations

·       Perform other duties as assigned by management.

·       Sanofi employee must understand of own roles and responsibilities in avoiding health risk (Health), preventing accidents (Safety) and environment protection (Environment). Involved in any such activities must comply with HSE policy.

Requirements

Education

·       University degree, ideally majoring in Business, Logistics Management, or a related field.

Experience & Knowledge

·       Minimum 3–5 years of experience in MKT, PA, Government affairs or public tender business.

·       Proven experience in tender management and execution.

·       Preference for broad-based commercial experience within the Pharma sector

Core Competencies/Skills

·       Demonstrate good English and Chinese language skills (both oral and written).

·       Demonstrate capability in managing teams and leading cross-functional projects.

·       Able to work under time pressure and in a fast-moving business environment

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