Senior Operational Bidding Specialist

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1956

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Healthcare • Logistics • Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Their mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by supporting life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing laboratory productivity, and improving patient health through diagnostics and the development of life-changing therapies. With a global team, they offer innovative technologies and pharmaceutical services through brands such as Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

📋 Description

• Lead the development of operational bids and proposals for complex clinical trial opportunities from RFP receipt through final submission • Evaluate Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and participate in bid strategy discussions to determine the most effective and competitive operational approach • Review client requirements, identify discrepancies or missing information, and escalate issues as appropriate • Collaborate with Business Development, Contracts, Proposals, Operations, and functional subject matter experts to develop operational strategies • Consult with internal stakeholders to determine labor requirements, develop solutions for non-standard activities, validate operational assumptions, and ensure compliance with client-specific bidding standards • Customize proposal language to reflect study requirements, assumptions, and operational strategy while aligning with budgets • Review client pricing grids for mapping accuracy, unit definitions, and consistency across proposal documentation • Present and defend operational budgets and assumptions during internal bid review meetings with senior leadership • Support Business Development during client presentations and bid defense meetings • Perform quality control reviews of proposals and oversee finalization of operational bid documentation • Build effective working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and service expectations • Mentor and train new team members on proposal development processes, budgeting methodologies, and best practices • Identify opportunities to improve bidding processes, tools, and operational efficiencies

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in clinical trial operational bidding, proposal development, budgeting, clinical operations, or a related CRO/pharmaceutical environment • Demonstrated experience leading complex operational bids and developing strategic proposal solutions • Advanced knowledge of clinical trial proposal development and operational bidding processes • Strong understanding of clinical trial budgeting methodologies, unitized pricing grids, unit costs, and cost drivers • Knowledge of the drug development process, FDA regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) • Strong financial and analytical skills with experience developing and reviewing complex budgets • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple competing deadlines • Demonstrated ability to make informed operational and budgeting decisions using sound judgment and experience • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities • Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) • Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platforms, including Power BI, Power Automate and Power Apps, is preferred • Ability to identify process and control gaps and champion improvement initiatives through Practical-Process-Improvement • Excellent command of the English language, including business writing and grammar

🏖️ Benefits

• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in application/interview processes and perform essential job functions • Benefits and privileges of employment