Commercial - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Verified Company

Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Thermo Fisher's clinical research business mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved.

All in-between, it's you We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people.

We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our dedicated, forward-thinking teams.

Our colleagues in corporate strive for excellence in every task, at every moment.

We are game changers seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working or adapting to changing financial and industry environments.

As a Commercial Analyst, you will lead through cross-functional proposal processes, team members, and timelines to ensure contract proposals and/or modifications are completed accurately throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a lively and exciting position which plays a vital role at PPD clinical research services.

Summarized Purpose:

Commercial Analysts own the proposal bid and budget negotiation process, synthesizing detailed client requirements with internal data in collaboration with key internal partners to resolve appropriate resource and budget allocations for project plans and study strategies.

Essential Functions:
Reviews request for proposal (RFP) information to ensure it has adequate information for budget preparation.
Leads proposal bidding strategy calls to discuss customer requirements and budget strategy development and/or modifications.
Works within bidding system to ensure accurate bidding and timely data mapping in client grid templates.
Ensures proposals concisely and accurately reflect strategy discussions, meet client needs, offer consistent messaging, include relevant differentiators, and convey value proposition and critical success factors.
Handles and prioritises workload in relation to critical timelines and client submissions.
Finalise documents for distribution to the client and internal departments, performing quality control edits to ensure accuracy, proper data formatting, and compliance with contract requirements.

Education 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 (can range from entrylevel graduates up to 2 years of experience).
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 the requirements of the role.
Experience within a pharma or CRO environment would be advantageous but not essential

Knowledge, Skills and Other Qualifications:

Must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom (UK);
Ability to function as an effective and respected partner to clients ;
Strong analytical and quantitative skills;
Confidence to handle sensitive information and make sound recommendations;
Ability to juggle multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results;
Excellent attention to detail and process driven;
Strong written and oral communication skills;
Strong organizational and project administration skills;
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data;
Proven understanding of financial principles and standard processes

What We Offer:

At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognise the power of being one team.

We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout your career, and therefore at PPD you will benefit from an award-winning learning and development programme, ensuring you reach your potential.

As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees.

We have a flexible working culture, where PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific truly value a work-life balance.

We've grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together.

We are a global organisation but with a local feel.

Additionally, some of our benefits Include:

Office

- or home-based (must be residing in the UK);

Office

s located in Cambridge, Bellshill and Hampshire.

Homebased equipment
Discretionary Annual Bonus;
Company paid pension contribution;
Private Medical Insurance
Group Life Assurance
Group Income Protection Insurance
Annual salary reviews;
Innovative work
Jobinterests alignment
Opportunities to join various social initiative
Flexible Benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Flex, Travel Insurance, Dining Card, Cycle to Work + more
Our 4i Values:

Integrity - Innovation - Intensity - Involvement