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Role summary

We are inviting UAE Nationals to join our General Medicines business unit as a Tender Associate . You will collaborate with commercial, legal, finance, supply and other cross-functional teams to prepare compliant, competitive bids. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and excellent stakeholder management. You will play a central role in supporting GSK’s commercial processes and contributing to improved access to healthcare in the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full tender lifecycle for UAE public and private tenders, ensuring timely and compliant submissions.
• Review tender documentation and translate requirements into commercial, legal and operational actions.
• Prepare and coordinate bid documentation in collaboration with commercial, legal, finance, supply chain and other stakeholders.
• Maintain tender calendars, monitor deadlines and coordinate submission logistics.
• Support pricing inputs, cost modelling and alignment with commercial and financial objectives, ensuring adherence to internal pricing and discounting policies.
• Maintain accurate records of tenders, outcomes and lessons learned to inform future bids and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with GSK policies, local procurement regulations, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Provide regular reporting on tender pipeline, status and outcomes to relevant stakeholders.

Working arrangement

• Hybrid role with regular on-site presence at the UAE office for stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Specific on-site expectations will be agreed with the hiring manager.

Required Qualifications

• UAE National with family book.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, pharmacy, or related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills; Arabic language skills advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Sound numeracy and commercial awareness with experience contributing to pricing or costing exercises.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using bid/tender management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or medical supplies sector.
• Familiarity with UAE government procurement rules and local tendering platforms.
• Basic understanding of contract terms and compliance/legal review processes.
• Experience working with international teams and stakeholders.
• Procurement, tendering or project management certification.
• Strong attention to detail and track record of delivering high-quality submissions.

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