Why choose AstraZeneca India?
Help push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. After 45 years in India, we’re continuing to secure a future where everyone can access affordable, sustainable, innovative healthcare.
The part you play in our business will be challenging, yet rewarding, requiring you to use your resilient, collaborative and diplomatic skillsets to make connections. The majority of your work will be field based, and will require you to be highly-organised, planning your monthly schedule, attending meetings and calls, as well as writing up reports.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. We empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention, and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. You'll embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Bengaluru or Chennai, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Tech innovators
Make a greater impact through our digitally enabled enterprise. Use your skills in data and technology to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.
Ownership takers
If you're a self-aware self-starter who craves autonomy, AstraZeneca provides the perfect environment to take ownership and grow. Here, you'll feel empowered to lead and reach excellence at every level — with unrivalled support when you need it.
Challenge seekers
Adapting and advancing our progress means constantly challenging the status quo. In this dynamic environment where everything we do has urgency and focus, you'll have the ability to show up, speak up and confidently take smart risks.
Proactive collaborators
Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of sharing ideas, learning and improving together helps us consistently set the bar higher. As a proactive collaborator, you'll seek out ways to bring people together to achieve their best.
Responsibilities
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
This role typically involves managing and leading a team of tender executives for end-to-end management of pharmaceutical tenders, ensuring compliance with government regulations, successful participation improving winning probability.
Position Title: Asst Manager Tender Operations.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead, coach and guide the talented team of Tender Executives for successful participation in Government tenders for related pharmaceutical products and help in creating access of innovative medicines to deserving patients.
Tender Identification:
Monitor government portals (GeM, e-procurement platforms) and other sources for upcoming pharmaceutical tenders.
Identify suitable tenders aligned with the company’s product portfolio.
Documentation and Submission:
Prepare and compile all necessary documents, including technical bids,financial bids, and regulatory compliance certificates.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of tenders.
Stakeholder Coordination:
Liaise with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, regulatory affairs,legal, and supply chain for tender preparation.
Coordinate with government officials and clients for clarification andnegotiations.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure all submissions meet the legal, regulatory, and quality standards mandated by Indian government agencies.
Post-Tender Management:
Follow up on bid status, manage negotiations, and finalize agreements.
Coordinate supply chain execution for successful delivery of awarded tenders.
Reporting and Analysis:
Maintain records of all tenders, analyze success rates, and provide insights forimproving bid strategies.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Tender Participation Metrics:
Number of tenders identified and submitted per month/quarter.
Percentage of tenders submitted within deadlines.
Tender Success Rate:
Percentage of tenders won versus tenders submitted.
Total value of tenders won.
Compliance:
Percentage of tenders meeting regulatory and documentation requirements.
Number of errors or rejections due to non-compliance.
Timely Execution:
On-time delivery rate for awarded tenders.
Percentage of tenders executed without penalties or delays.
Market Analysis and Strategy:
Quality and accuracy of competitor and market analysis.
Qualifications & Skills:
Essentials:
B. Pharm/M. Pharm
2-4 years of experience in submitting and managing tender operations for pharmaceutical products for all Federal, State, Autonomous, PSUs and other Government Institutions.
Desirable:
Good legal and contractual understanding about Government Rate Contracts for Pharmaceutical products.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical products and regulatory requirements in India.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and tender management software.
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.
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. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, safety, empowerment and collaboration. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
Lifelong learning
Our development opportunities are second to none. You'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly as you accelerate your career. From leadership projects and constructive coaching to overseas talent exchanges and global collaboration programmes, you'll never stand still.
Autonomy and reward
Experience the power of shaping your career how you want to. We are a high-performing learning organisation with autonomy over how we learn. Make big decisions, learn from your mistakes and continue growing — with performance-based rewards as part of the package.
Health and wellbeing
An energised work environment is only possible when our people have a healthy work-life balance and are supported for their individual needs. That's why we have a dedicated team to ensure your physical, financial and psychological wellbeing is a top priority.
Inclusion and diversity
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. We're at our best and most creative when drawing on our different views, experiences and strengths. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive in a culture of respect, collaboration and innovation.
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