Reviews customer information provided via request for proposal (RFP) and/or request for contract modifications to ensure it has adequate information for budget preparation.Leads strategy calls to discuss customer requirements for each clinical study and discuss budget strategy development and/or contract modifications.Drives client delivery of complex, high value proposals and/or contract modifications for clinical trials under tight client deadlines.Works on multiple budget proposals / contract modifications simultaneously with a cross-functional international team in multiple time zones.Manages the proposal bid and budget negotiation process, working with internal stakeholders to combine client requirements and internal data to determine resource and budget allocations for project plans and study strategies.Prepares and enters budgets into a bidding system ensuring accurate information and timely delivery according to strict deadlines and client request.Finalizes client facing documents after securing internal department approvals, performing quality control edits to ensure accuracy, proper data formatting, and compliance with contract requirements.Ensures proposals and contract modifications concisely and accurately reflect strategy discussions, meet client needs, offer consistent messaging, and communicate value proposition and critical success factors.Develops and maintains a positive client relationship through the budget negotiation or contract modification process securing client agreement and execution of contracts in a timely manner.Minimum Requirements/QualificationsB2+ English Level.Be an effective and respected partner to clients and constantly seek customer satisfaction.Effective time management to handle multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results.Strong written and oral communication skills.Capable and comfortable with communicating, discussing and proposing ideas in written and spoken English with internal and external customers.Capable of working independently to accomplish tasks and achieve goals, identifying and prioritizing own work, making decisions, and taking ownership of projects.Self-starter with great solving problems skills and high level of adaptability to changing circumstances.Works effectively without constant supervision, collaborates and communicates effectively with others to achieve deadlines and meet high quality deliverable standards.Strong organizational and project administration skills with a high level of attention to detail.High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data.Expect intensive use of Excel and advanced formulas every day.Confidence to handle sensitive information and make sound recommendations.Solid understanding of financial budgeting principles and standard processes.Strong analytical and quantitative skillsEducation 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 0-2 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 requirements of the role.Working Environment:We value 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 financial 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 with hard deadlines.Our 4i Values: Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world's most urgent health needs, submit your application – we'd love to hear from you!Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer.We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We believe that by embracing individual differences, we can drive innovation and achieve even greater success.Don't miss this ambitious opportunity to join a leading global company and make a significant impact on our team.
