Bid Manager - contract (Contract)

Bid & Tender Manager Location: Hybrid, Bristol Working pattern: Full-time or part-time considered Join a growing international pharmaceutical company committed to delivering high-quality injectable medicines that support healthcare professionals and improve patient care. This is a great opportunity to help shape a new role with real impact across the UK healthcare market. We are looking for a Bid & Tender Manager to support commercial growth by identifying the right NHS and healthcare opportunities, leading high-quality submissions, and building a stronger, more scalable tender process. In this role, you will manage the full bid lifecycle, from horizon scanning and opportunity assessment through to writing, submission and review. You will work closely with colleagues across commercial, supply chain, quality, regulatory, finance and compliance teams to produce clear, compliant and compelling responses. What you will do Monitor NHS and healthcare procurement portals and maintain a clear opportunity pipeline. Support go/no-go decisions by summarising fit, risks, requirements and timelines. Lead bids, tenders, frameworks, supplier questionnaires and related procurement documents. Coordinate input from internal stakeholders and manage submission plans and approvals. Write and edit strong, accurate and compliant responses. Build and maintain a reusable bid library and document control process. Capture feedback and lessons learned to improve future submissions. What we are looking for Essential Experience managing bids, tenders or proposals end to end. Strong understanding of NHS or public sector procurement. Excellent writing, editing and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Confidence working with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts. Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Desirable Experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare or another regulated environment. Knowledge of NHS procurement frameworks and portals. Experience with sustainability, social value, business continuity or supply chain assurance content. APMP, CIPS or similar bid/procurement training. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and helping create winning submissions.