Tender Executive - VIE Contract
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Description
- Location: United Kingdom, Reading
- Target start date: 01/08/2026
PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.
PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.
About The Job
As Tender Executive VIE within our Trade Channels, you will learn and contribute to cross-functional teamworking activities before, during and after tender submissions, as well as gain exposure to the management of key Vaccine Business Unit national contracts. You will report to the Tender Lead who will provide mentorship and guidance while supporting the Vaccines Franchise Teams. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop commercial acumen, project management skills, and build a strong foundation for a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.
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About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities
About you
- Assist in the completion of Qualification Questionnaires within required timescales, gradually taking on more responsibility with guidance.
- Support the development of tender responses under supervision, learning Agile methodology and cross-functional collaboration.
- Participate in tender submission processes including workshops and pricing meetings to develop understanding of the end-to-end process.
- Learn the process for managing awarded contracts, framework agreements and contract extensions.
- Support liaison with Customer Supply Chain Lead, Demand Planning Lead and Pricing Administrators to understand how contract pricing and purchase orders are managed in Systems Applications and Products (SAP).
- Help maintain contract awards/decline information and learn to use the Global Tender Management Excellence database (TME).
- Develop skills in handling enquiries from stakeholders regarding contracts.
- Support cross-functional communication plans and monitor delivery KPI adherence.
- Assist with collection of Social Value metrics for contract commitments and help compile reports for Authorities.
About you
- Basic understanding of commercial environments, with interest in pharmaceuticals/vaccines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and eagerness to build relationships across diverse teams.
- Willingness to learn and develop influencing skills.
- Customer-oriented mindset with interest in understanding customer needs.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Interest in tenders and procurement processes.
- Adaptability and eagerness to learn in an international business environment.
Education
Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.
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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Healthcare Management or related field.
- Fluent English (written and verbal).
- Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
- Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
- Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
- Share knowledge with leading scientists, engineers, and experts in a purpose-driven community dedicated to protecting millions worldwide.
- Be part of a company that believes in the future with significant investment annually in manufacturing innovation.
- Help create sustainable vaccine solutions, from reducing carbon emissions in production to increasing global access to life-saving immunizations.
- Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art digital and AI-powered manufacturing facilities, where you can be part of industry-leading advancements.
Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.
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