Thermo Fisher Scientific

Senior Proposal Manager - US, Remote

North Carolina, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions: Office

Position Overview

Actively manages the preparation and development of complex, compelling proposals and content focused on client solutions that are aligned with commercial and operational strategy. May act as a proposal strategy lead on assigned commercial opportunities. The primary objective is to position PPD favorably to secure the next trial with the asset, thereby maximizing the potential to win later stage trials.

Responsibilities

  • Interprets and analyzes appropriate data to write and/or review complex proposals that support client solutions, incorporating graphics and tables as needed.
  • Proactively collaborates to ensure the proposal and related documents align to operational strategy and budget, resolving conflicting feedback as needed.
  • Ensures the proposal response meets client's request and follows up with contributors and subject matter experts as needed.
  • Works effectively with executive leadership as contributors, reviewers, or as otherwise necessary.
  • Creates and/or reviews initial draft of bid defense presentation using tables and graphics from proposal and then passes to project team for completion.
  • May oversee quality control across the team; identifies need for and leads process or procedure improvement within department and/or cross-functionally.
  • Identifies and develops strategic library content.
  • Provides super-user level support to proposal teams for proposal development software.
  • Supports additional process/tool improvement initiatives and team training as needed.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years).
  • In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Advanced project management skills with ability to lead and mentor others; demonstrated financial acumen as related to business and operational strategy.
  • Expertise in the company's differentiated solutions offerings; demonstrated ability to work across therapeutic areas.
  • Excellent ability to manage multiple activities and priorities in high-pressure situations, with excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with sophisticated editing skills.
  • Highly skilled at translating technical and scientific information into client-friendly proposals.
  • Strong critical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills and problem-solving ability, with ability to interact and build relationships with individuals at all levels.
  • Strong knowledge of the clinical development process, including functional operations and regulatory guidelines and directives across the full spectrum of development activities.
  • Strong expertise in sales and marketing strategy.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Management Role

  • No management responsibility.

Working Conditions and Environment

  • Exposure to high pressure; intense concentration needed.
  • Must pay constant attention to detail (visual, mental).
  • Must be able to multitask constantly.
  • Frequent interaction with clients/associates required.
  • Long, varied hours required occasionally.
  • Travel and rotating shifts required on rare occasions.
  • Exposure to toxic materials on rare occasions.

Physical Requirements

  • Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
  • Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
  • Frequent mobility required.
  • Occasional crouching, stooping, bending, and twisting of the upper body.

Skills

Proposal Management
Content Development
Client Solutions
Commercial Strategy
Operational Strategy
Budget Management
Data Analysis
Bid Defense Presentations
Process Improvement
Strategic Content Development
Proposal Development Software

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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