**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** Band 7 Senior Clinical Bidding Strategist (Position available in Brazil, Spain, US, Romania, Serbia, India, Thailand) This position supports the achievement of financial and business objectives by leading, assisting and developing high quality proposal budgets for Project Delivery and Clinical Operations. The role collaborates with proposal, commercial and operational leaders across the organization. Responsibilities (Senior Ops Bidding Specialist) + Evaluates RFPs and participates in strategy calls to determine the most efficient and effective bid strategy. + Liaises with business development, contracts and proposals, and operations teams to ensure that the proposal and strategy meet the business needs. + Consults with internal subject matter experts or draws on own experience to determine labor requirements, develop processes for non-standard activities, confirm client specific bidding standards and verify assumptions on specifications not identified in RFP. + Modifies the proposal text to reflect study requirements and assumptions specific to the opportunity and ensures proposal text aligns with budget. + Reviews client grids to ensure accuracy of mapping and unit definitions. + Prepares proposals and revisions for a range of studies across all phases with opportunities ranging from basic to difficult complexity. + May interact with client to assist in determining requirements and service levels. + Attends bid review to present and defend budget to senior management. + Updates and maintains corporate databases as required and ensures accurate information is included in tracking reports Education / Experience (Senior Ops Bidding Specialist) + 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 5+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (Senior Ops Bidding Specialist) + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks + Ability to provide recommendations on key budgeting parameters based on knowledge and experience + Ability to work well under pressure + Ability to adapt to changing priorities + Advanced knowledge of clinical trial proposal process and budget management + Professional ability to interact with individuals at all levels + Knowledge of drug development process, FDA guidelines, GCP’s + Proficiency in mathematics and strong working knowledge of budgets + In-depth understanding of unitized grids, unit cost, unit drivers + Knowledge of functional area project life cycle + Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others + Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel + Strong problem solving skills + Proven flexibility and adaptability + Excellent command of English language and grammar + No management responsibility Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.