Deputy General Manager - Business Development (Tender Management)

Job Responsibilities: - Track and monitor pharmaceutical tender opportunities across assigned countries and regions. - Maintain tender databases and ensure timely updates. - Support tender evaluations by gathering and analyzing relevant commercial information. - Perform financial and profitability analysis for tender opportunities. - Assist in pricing reviews and commercial assessments. - Generate reports and business insights to support tender decisions. - Liaise with supply chain teams to assess product availability and operational feasibility. - Support demand forecasting and tender volume planning activities. - Monitor potential supply risks related to tender participation. - Ensure accuracy and consistency of tender information. - Develop periodic reports, dashboards, and management summaries. - Collaborate with country teams, commercial stakeholders, and regional functions. - Gather tender-related information and consolidate data for management review. - Support process improvements and standardisation initiatives. Relevant Professional / Educational Background, Skills & Experience: - Lead the end-to-end tender intelligence and analytics function for pharmaceutical markets by providing forward-looking visibility of tender opportunities, commercial evaluation, financial analysis, operational readiness, and cross-functional coordination with regional teams and supply chain stakeholders - Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field. - MBA or equivalent qualified with a strong academic profile. - Minimum 15 - 18 years’ post qualification experience in a multinational manufacturing company (preferably pharmaceutical or FMCG industry) - Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and reporting tools. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Strong cultural awareness ensuring an ability to work with global colleagues - Capable of working on own initiative - Strong administration, attention detail, technically advanced in IT and data management. - Passionate dynamic manager with a strong presence with the ability to inspire staff, deliver to deadlines and manage expectations with confidence. - Able to handle multiple priorities and critical decision making within tight time constraints - Flexible and thrive in fast paced, changing environment. - Commercial outlook and ability to understand business priorities and challenges.