Proposal Specialist (RFI)

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Summarized Purpose:
Creates and reviews compelling and accurate proposals and responses to client requests for information(RFIs) in compliance with established best practices. Prepares and reviews text graphics and data thatdescribe value-added differentiators creating documents that accurately and consistently position theorganizations services products and expertise as the optimal choice for project award.

Creates compelling client-ready text data and graphics that effectively addressclient requests and best position the company as the top choice for client award.
Liaises with subject matter experts to establish project-specific (therapeutic
client system etc.) context gather feedback and refine content.
Evaluates information and final deliverables to ensure response meets clientsrequest and follows up with contributors as needed.
Analyzes documents created across team to ensure a quality standard and
compliance with best practices.
Assists in development of library content developing and maintaining strategiclibrary text as well as data repositories that can be used for client responses.
Participates in creation and maintenance of internal intranet pages housing
proposal/RFI resources and provides technical support on tools used for proposaldevelopment

REQUIREMENTS:
Masters Degree plus 2 years of experience in sales operations commercial support financial analysis or related role
Preferred Fields of Study: Business Finance Science Engineering or related field
Additional relevant certifications in project management financial analysis or CRM systems preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and data analysis tools
Strong knowledge of CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce Microsoft Dynamics) and ERP platforms
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with ability to synthesize complex data
Clear written and verbal communication abilities
Strong project management capabilities and attention to detail
Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones
Demonstrated skill in budget analysis forecasting and financial modeling
Experience preparing and reviewing client-facing documents and proposals
Skilled in managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
Strong business understanding and knowledge of contract terms/processes
Self-directed with ability to work independently and as part of a team
Professional approach and demonstrated ability to build relationships with stakeholders
Additional language skills preferred based on regional requirements
Ability to travel up to 10-15% as needed