Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the Proposal Manager III opportunity allows you to join our ambitious team and help develop top-notch proposals for our Biologics Drug Substance network. This hard-working role seeks a seasoned professional with a track record of success in crafting detailed proposals that fulfill clients' needs.

Key Responsibilities

Generate detailed proposals, including High-Level Budgetary Estimates, Detailed Scopes, and Statements of Work for various biologics manufacturing phases.Evaluate RFI/RFPs, ensuring a robust understanding of client needs, and develop technically sound proposals.Collaborate with internal teams, such as Subject Matter Experts, Business Management, and Senior Leadership, to identify and effectively implement efficient project approaches.Collaborate with clients, offering technical mentorship and discussing our high service standards during remote or face-to-face interactions.Lead customer visits, scope reviews, and discussions to ensure flawless contract management.Champion process updates and support internal training to ensure the output of quality proposals.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific field; Master's or equivalent experience preferred.5+ years of industry experience.2+ years in Proposal, Program Management, or technical writing roles.2+ years of experience interacting with customers.Experience working with Biologics CMO for 1-3 years.Proficient in Smartsheet, SharePoint, Salesforce, MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word.

Other Job Requirements

In-depth understanding of Biologics drug substance manufacturing processes.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Excellent client-facing communication skills.Demonstrated skill in working closely with international team members, such as subject matter experts and executives.Success in leading Operational Excellence projects.Outstanding analytical and questioning skills.Ability to function in a dynamic environment and prioritize multiple tasks.Minimal travel required.

This position is crucial for delivering top-notch, timely proposals that meet client expectations and support our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.