Proposal Specialist, Large Molecules – mRNA

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❄️ Minnesota – Remote

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

💵 $75.8k - $113.6k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

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10,000+ employees

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🏥 Healthcare

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with a stated mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The company provides a broad portfolio of laboratory instruments, analytical technologies, diagnostics, consumables, software and services that support life‑sciences research, analytical testing, clinical diagnostics and the development and manufacture of therapies. Its operations and offerings (as described on its site and in its news) include advanced imaging and electron microscopes, chromatography and mass‑spectrometry systems, genetic and clinical testing, lab automation and AI tools, bioprocessing and contract development/manufacturing services (brands cited include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Gibco, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD). Thermo Fisher reports annual revenue over $45 billion and emphasizes corporate social responsibility, environmental and community programs alongside its scientific products and services.

📋 Description

• Evaluate RFIs/RFPs and client inputs to confirm technical needs, identify information gaps, and recommend proposal strategies • Generate proposals for mRNA drug substance and LNP development/manufacturing programs • Develop budgetary estimates, detailed scopes, Statements of Work, and Change of Scope documents • Translate technical requirements into resource/FTE estimates, pricing assumptions, timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and proposal assumptions • Collaborate with subject matter experts across global sites to develop technically feasible scopes • Partner with Technical Subject Matter Experts, Business Development, Business Management, and Senior Leadership on pricing and commercial positioning • Liaise between clients and technical teams and participate in client calls, proposal reviews, and scope discussions • Present proposals and explain Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mRNA/LNP capabilities, technical approach, service standards, and options • Review contractual terms and revise proposals through contract signature • Review and revise proposal templates, costing models, standard estimates, and timeline templates • Coordinate awarded-project handoff to Program Management and technical teams • Collaborate with proposal teams and Business Units on integrated offering opportunities • Champion proposal process improvements, Operational Excellence initiatives, and internal training

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or technical field; or 3 years of related experience with an advanced degree • Demonstrated high-level technical understanding of mRNA and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) manufacturing processes and associated development and analytical support • Demonstrated experience preparing technical proposals, scopes, work statements, or comparable client-facing technical documentation • Experience translating complex technical requirements into resource estimates, budgets/pricing, and project timelines • Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills • Excellent written and oral English communication skills • Strong analytical and questioning skills and attention to detail • Strong collaboration skills across global, matrixed teams • Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project • Experience with Salesforce, Smartsheet, and SharePoint is preferred • Experience in a CMO/CDMO environment and familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is preferred • Prior mRNA and/or LNP technical experience is strongly preferred; sterile drug product manufacturing experience is a plus • Excellent organizational and time-management skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight proposal timelines • Ability to participate in and lead meetings across global time zones, including occasionally outside standard business hours • Ability to support customer visits, trade shows, or technical conferences as business needs require • Limited travel (5–10%) may be required

🏖️ Benefits

• Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results • Choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs • Employee assistance and family support programs • Commuter benefits • Tuition reimbursement • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) • 10 paid holidays annually • Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) • Accident and life insurance • Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy • Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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