Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Location/Division Specific Information

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:

Point of contact for timely response of technical inquiries from business development and contracts & proposal development personnel. Responsible for developing work scopes with technical detail and associated costs for RFPs in a specific business area. Business manager is the process owner for operational proposal review prior to issuance including tracking and driving assurance of timeline, specifically, where multiple departments are involved. This role ensures consistency in presentation, evaluation, and pricing of contracted work scopes. Responsible for development and delivering presentations based on market information, industry trends/changes, and historical experience. Leads project kick-offs with core teams to ensure a seamless hand off and reduce redundant activities. May be a technical expert and lead technical discussions to support new business.

A day in the life:

Knowledgeable in general drug development and laboratory activities connected to drug developmentDepth of technical knowledge to address program specific questions and to be able to scope new work requests with minimal direction according to regulatory requirementsDetermines resource need and timing for studiesLeads new client meetings covering capabilities, best practice, and supplemental services based on client needs/program types-at client siteLeads internal teams for proposal completion, budget, and reviewLeads RFI completion for operationsLiaison between BD and Management on new work scopesProvides updates to departmental, site, and (corporate/Thermo) mgmt on business metrics, customer and service trends, etc.Involved/aware of all service offering changes, expansion, or additions-may be involved/lead development of service or financial strategiesResponsible to collect and develop service specific slide content to present to clients

Education:

BA/BS degree (preferably in statistics, business, or relevant science application)

Experience: 

8+ years’ experience in applicable discipline including strong science background

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of financial systems, reporting dashboards and applicable business systems related to Thermo Fisher ScientificStrong working knowledge of business analytics tools and applications used by the businessExperience working with business accounting practices and current industry normsExcellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers and subject matter expertsAbility to effectively manage time, prioritize work, multi-task across many assignments, and create deliverables with minimal direction.

Working Environment:

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. Remote position with on-site presence at client sites when warranted10-20% travel with potential of regional, domestic and international  ​

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!