Tender Excellence Manager

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About Innovative Medicine

This role is pivotal in ensuring successful tender submissions maintaining compliance and fostering a high-performing team aligned with Johnson & Johnsons values and strategic objectives.

Position Summary:

• Oversee and coordinate the end-to-end tender process.

• Utilize a data-driven approach.

• Collaborate closely with local and regional functions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of contributors managing performance effectively.

• Monitor tender portals for opportunities and ensure timely submissions.

• Maintain accurate documentation.

• Assess team performance for continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with regulations and J&J standards.

• Incorporate J&J Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decisions.

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• Reports to the HTA & Value Operation Head.

• Main internal interfaces: Market Access Commercial Legal Finance.

• External interfaces: Public procurement offices experts vendors.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Law Economics or related fields.

• Fluent in Italian and English; additional languages are a plus.

• Proven expertise in pharmaceutical public procurement procedures.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant software.

• Minimum of 3-5 years in a similar role or equivalent.

Skills & Abilities:

• Results-oriented with a focus on performance.

• Accountability and willingness to take on new challenges.

• Ability to balance accuracy with decision-making speed.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

• Cross-functional cooperation within a matrix organization.

• Trust-building inclusion and respect.

• Strategic alignment of work and resources.

• Proactive in identifying challenges and escalating issues.

• Decision-making aligned with organizational strategy.

• External sourcing to enhance internal capabilities.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

Benefits:

In addition to base pay we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location where the actual amount is based on the employees and companies performance of the previous calendar year or sales commissions. Moreover we offer vacation days parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks bereavement leave caregiver leave volunteer leave well-being reimbursement programs for financial physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards and subject to the terms of their respective plans employees - and in some locations eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information visit Employee benefits Supporting well-being & career growth Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.