Contracts & Tenders Manager

About the roleInternal Role Title: Contracts & Tenders ManagerLocation: Sydney, Australia #LI-HybridAbout the Role:The In-Market Brands (IMB) portfolio comprises of over 60+ molecules, 7+ therapeutic areas, and accounts for almost half of total Novartis sales. The portfolio is diverse, comprising of products across F1/F2/CDL formulary, S85/S100, retail and hospital channels. Agility and Resilience are key traits required to succeed in IMB, as well as a broad understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape, and the strategic levers which will enable.
growth to be realised across the portfolio and enterprise.We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Contracts and Tenders Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for the end-to-end coordination and management of hospital contracts and tender submissions.The ideal candidate is encouraged to have a consistent record in a role of similar capacity and responsibility, strong understanding of the tendering process, and extensive network of relevant contacts within hospital accounts and State Health.As a key member of the In-Market Brands team, you will report to the Head of Trade, Alliance Management, BD&L.Key Responsibilities :-

• Lead, co-ordinate and effectively handle Novartis tender submissions
• Proactively handle internal communications and partner alignment to ensure awareness and readiness for upcoming tenders
• Review tender documentation and centrally handle communication of relevant tender information to the respective internal teams
• Lead the contracts and tenders approval process with the internal pricing review committee
• Handle contract requirements and supplier relationships with relevant procurement personnel from government and customer accounts
• Track, supervise and review compliance to contract and tender requirements
• Work closely with the portfolio management team to craft the future contracts and tender opportunities for Novartis

Role RequirementsEssential Requirements:-

• Bachelor's degree (Pharmacy, Business, Science) or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years contracts and tenders management experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experienced knowledge of the tendering process in Australia. Extensive network of contacts across hospital customer accounts
• Sophisticated MS Office and administration skills. High commercial foresight and proactive focus on delivering outcomes
• Excellent financial literacy and analytical capacity
• Excellent communication and partner management skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
• Understanding of business intelligence platforms including IQVIA, Nostradata, PBS10%, is desirable.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry including knowledge of pharmacy channel, hospital networks, PBS price disclosure, and market dynamics.

Why Novartis?Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureYou'll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewardsJoin our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/networkFunctional AreaSalesDivisionInternationalBusiness UnitAPMA IMIEmployment TypeRegularCommitment to Diversity & Inclusion:Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team's representative of the patients and communities we serve.Shift WorkNoEarly TalentNo