Contract & Tender Lead
Summary
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Relocation Support: This role is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Step into a role where your strategic thinking and leadership will shape how Novartis brings value to patients and partners across the Netherlands. As a Contract & Tender Lead, you’ll lead the development of innovative contract strategies, manage pricing tools and systems (like IRP, Z-index), and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure competitive positioning in the market. With direct impact on national pricing, reimbursement, and tendering processes, this is your opportunity to drive meaningful outcomes while mentoring a high-performing team.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coach a team of two Operations & Contract Managers
- Develop and implement tender and contract strategies across the full portfolio
- Collaborate with therapeutic areas to shape pricing scenarios and business cases
- Maintain and validate pricing databases and contract management tools
- Partner with finance and supply chain for planning and accrual management
- Oversee monthly pricing controls and quarterly contract evaluations
- Drive cross-functional negotiations with national payers and procurement stakeholders
Essential Requirements
- University degree in a relevant field
- Fluency in both Dutch and English
- Proven experience in pricing, market access, and commercial contracting
- Strong background in financial planning and modeling
- Demonstrated leadership and people management capabilities
- Skilled in negotiation and cross-functional collaboration
Desirable Requirements
- Experience with contract management systems such as Vistex and SharePoint
- Familiarity with Dutch healthcare procurement and anti-trust legislation
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