Operational Bid Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Lead, assist with, and develop high-quality, customer-focused proposals .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Bulgaria, SerbiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing customer-focused proposals and managing budgets within the clinical trial process. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with client-specific requirements and industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Trial Proposal ProcessBudget ManagementFDA GuidelinesGCP KnowledgeMicrosoft Word and Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentBudgetingMathematics ProficiencyUnitized Grids UnderstandingProject Life Cycle Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal and Written CommunicationGood Organizational SkillsProblem Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsFlexibility and Adaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCorporate DatabasesBid System

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Clinical Trial Supply Chain ManagementDrug Development ProcessRFP EvaluationClient InteractionBid Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, assist with, and develop high-quality, customer-focused proposals
Evaluate RFPs and participate in strategy calls to determine bid strategy
Liaise with business development, contracts and proposals, and operations teams
Consult internal subject matter experts to determine labor requirements and develop processes for non-standard activities
Confirm client-specific bidding standards and verify assumptions not identified in RFPs
Modify proposal text to reflect study requirements and opportunity-specific assumptions
Ensure proposal text aligns with budget
Review client grids for accuracy of mapping and unit definitions
Prepare proposals and revisions for basic to moderately complex opportunities
Interact with clients to help determine requirements and service levels
Attend bid reviews to present and defend budgets to senior management
Update and maintain corporate databases and tracking reports
Ensure bid grids are up to date in the bid system
Maintain strategy documents to support customer-focused proposals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, comparable to 2+ years’, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to provide recommendations on proposal and budgeting parameters
Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Knowledge of clinical trial proposal process and budget management
Knowledge of Clinical Trial Supply Chain Management
Knowledge of drug development process, FDA guidelines, and GCPs
Proficiency in mathematics and ability to work with budgets
Understanding of unitized grids, unit cost, and unit drivers
Knowledge of functional area project life cycle
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Problem solving skills
Proven flexibility and adaptability
Excellent command of English language and grammar
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology
Ability to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities
Regular and consistent attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work in Bulgaria or Serbia, or office/hybrid work in Sofia or Belgrade
Standard Monday–Friday work schedule
Health and wellbeing support
Healthy and balanced work environment support