• Interprets solicitation requirements or source selection information and coordinates proposal response strategy for Tier 1 competitive opportunities in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). • Communicates proposal requirements and influences process adoption at senior level. • Assesses the solicitation and other proposal elements for risk, schedule/milestone dependencies, and win probability against the capture plan for the organization’s ability to meet solicitation requirements; makes no-bid recommendations as appropriate. • Facilitates Shipley Business Development Lifecycle Gate 4 Proposal Bid and Gate 5 Final Submission Reviews for Tier 1 opportunities. • Directs content contributors in the appropriate application of win themes and discriminators, technical strategic approaches, and value-add attributes in the proposal technical and pricing narratives. • Manages the scheduling and actions of proposal resources including proposal desktop publisher, graphic artist, coordinator, technical writer, solution architect, and subject matter experts. • Performs on-going compliance/quality reviews of documents while in development. • Facilitates the use of various proposal tools, work products, and techniques to create winning proposals which fully execute the win strategy. • Leads meticulous Pink, Red, Gold, and White color team reviews against strict deadlines and with clearly communicated expectations of reviewer results; develops and executes the color team recovery plan. • Provides guidance and mentorship to proposal management peers by participating in color team reviews. • Accountable for final review process to ensure quality, solicitation compliance, and pricing narrative is accurate and product is approved before submitted to contracts for final sign-off. • Conducts After Action Reviews and collects lessons learned for best practice process improvements. • Maintains skills in proposal management, development, and publications best practices. • Assists in content library development, maintenance, and management. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Why join us? Are you ready for an outstanding and exciting challenge? Join Fisher Scientific as a Tender and Contract Specialist for UK and Ireland.You will be responsible for effective end-to-end administration of designated Tenders /Request for Proposal (RFP’s) or Request for Information (RFI's). You will prepare all relevant tender documents by verifying the administrative and technical requirements and ensuring written formal tender proposal response. As Tender and Contract Specialist you ensure the coordination of activities with internal functions and support the local sales teams in the execution of all activities related to tenders and contracts with public and private entities, in compliance with the law and procedures of the company.We are seeking a motivated individual who is committed to flawless project execution and dedicated to driving our mission forward. Key Responsibilities: As a Tender and Contract Specialist, your responsibilities will include : • Efficiently track, download, and upload files within customer-specific portals to ensure seamless documentation management. • Collaborate with the sales team to prioritize the opportunity pipeline. • Use all available tools, templates and processes for Tender project management. • Conduct the “first-pass” of each proposal and questionnaire utilizing allknowledge bases to develop business compliant responses. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and meet both internal and external customer timelines and expectations, building positive relationships with Key Business Partners. • Coordinate activities between all functions throughout the duration of the project. • Ensure compliance with legal and customer requirements for tender submission. • Lead project debriefings, analyzing any issues or problems that occurred duringthe project and applying lessons learned to the next proposal. • Ensure tracking of opportunities and live tenders to report and improve win rates. • Complete the electronic archiving of documents in accordance with established criteria. • Co-ordinate the Implementation of awarded contracts to secure orders and to drive customer satisfaction • Bring forward ideas and solutions for continuous improvement via active participation in team calls. • Deliver process training and provide regular updates. • Proactively assist the Sales Teams in managing and renewing tenders to ensure continued business success. Requirements: To be successful in this role, you should have : • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience • Experience in Administration of Tenders, Contract Management or CustomerService • Experience in working in a cross-functional environment • Outstanding organizational skills and able to lead a project with a given plan. • Well-structured, self-directed, persistent and goals oriented. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail. • Proficiency in Excel, data manipulation tools and usage of web platforms. • Comfortable using AI tools and solutions. • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work in a Team Environment • Fluent in English (C1 or above) ; additional EU language will be a plus • Ability to travel, not to exceed 15% At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story. Contribute to our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner,and safer. Apply today at http://jobs.thermofisher.com

• Acting as primary contact for proposals and manage related communication and documentation. • Proposal preparation and controlling the proposal processes for potential new customers and existing customers in coordination with the other business units, especially Business Development and Project Management. • Determinizing and analyzing offer parameters and conditions, preparing presentations as a basis for decisions. • Creating, updating and optimizing comprehensive and accurate proposals that reflect Clariness and client needs while also staying on top of the Request For Information (RFI) and the Request For Proposal (RFP) processes. • Designing creative and winning project strategies to support our clients’ clinical research.

This role supports the successful development of proposals and contracts that enable clinical trial projects to move forward efficiently and compliantly. You will work closely with Business Development, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure proposals, budgets, and contracts are accurate, aligned, and delivered on time. Tasks As a Proposal Manager, you would be responsible for: - Acting as primary contact for proposals and manage related communication and documentation. - Proposal preparation and controlling the proposal processes for potential new customers and existing customers in coordination with the other business units, especially Business Development and Project Management. - Determinizing and analyzing offer parameters and conditions, preparing presentations as a basis for decisions. - Creating, updating and optimizing comprehensive and accurate proposals that reflect Clariness and client needs while also staying on top of the Request For Information (RFI) and the Request For Proposal (RFP) processes. - Designing creative and winning project strategies to support our clients’ clinical research. Requirements We would like you to have: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, ideally in healthcare-related field. - Strong written communication skills and high attention to detail. - Commercial awareness and an interest in contracts, pricing, and financial accuracy. - Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a structured way. - Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills. - An analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems. Benefits You may ask now, why should I work for you? Let us give you a few reasons – and you'll learn more during the process. - A varied and exciting job with a lot of personal responsibility in an international company, where you can develop and expand your skills. - Professional and personal development opportunities - incl. personal development budget. - Flexible working hours and mobile working. - Regular team events and open feedback culture. - A versatile field of activity and challenging projects. - A supportive and open company culture, providing the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and professional team. - Impact healthcare by accelerating medical innovation through improved access to clinical trials, potentially bringing needed treatments to patients faster. How to apply & what to expect: - Apply via link (CV only; no cover letter required). - Introductory call (30 min) → Technical interview → Senior Leadership Interview → Decision. - We aim to move promptly and keep you updated at every step. At Clariness, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.