Senior Proposal Writer

About the role

• Work Schedule
• Standard (Mon-Fri)
• Environmental Conditions
• Office

About the role

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll 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.

Location: On-site in Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

How you will make an impact

As a Senior Proposal Writer, you will help drive business growth by leading the development of high-quality proposals that win new opportunities and strengthen customer relationships. Your expertise in project management and strategic communication will help teams deliver compelling, competitive responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs), showcasing Thermo Fisher Scientific's capabilities.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional teams through the complete proposal lifecycle, serving as the focal point for Industry Directors, VPs, and stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Drive proposal efficiency by conducting comprehensive first-pass research and drafting, leveraging knowledge databases, past proposals, and internal resources to provide up to 80% of initial responses.
• Deliver exceptional writing and editing expertise to ensure all proposal responses are accurate, compelling, and aligned with customer requirements.
• Mentor team members on proposal best practices while proactively tracking issue resolution, communicating requirements, and removing roadblocks throughout the process.
• Maintain seamless communication across all teams involved in the proposal through strategic coordination of conference calls, meetings, deadlines, and status updates.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive repository of company information and capabilities that accelerates future proposal responses.

How you will get here

Education

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Marketing or Communications

Experience

• 5 years of proposal writing or similar experience required
• Demonstrated experience developing and responding to proposals
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams

Skills and Competencies

• Strong project management expertise with experience in business process deployment and implementation
• Ability to develop creative solutions for complex problems in fast-paced environments
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Superior organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to align work efforts with strategic business direction

Technical Proficiencies

• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)
• Experience with Project Management software
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe software and tools
• Seismic proficiency a plus
• Travel requirements: Less than 10%

Additional information

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.