Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
The Senior Operational Bidding Specialist plays a critical role in the preparation and delivery of competitive, high-quality operational bids and proposals for clinical research opportunities. You will lead the development of complex operational budgets and proposal content, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are strategically aligned with client requirements, operational capabilities, and business objectives.
This position requires a strong understanding of clinical trial operations, proposal development, and budgeting, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development of operational bids and proposals for complex clinical trial opportunities from RFP receipt through final submission.
Evaluate Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and participate in bid strategy discussions to determine the most effective and competitive operational approach.
Review client requirements,



identify discrepancies or missing information, and escalate issues as appropriate.
Collaborate closely with Business Development, Contracts, Proposals, Operations, and functional subject matter experts to develop operational strategies that meet client needs while supporting business goals.
Consult with internal stakeholders to determine labor requirements, develop solutions for non-standard activities, validate operational assumptions, and ensure compliance with client-specific bidding standards.
Customize proposal language to accurately reflect study requirements, assumptions, and operational strategy while ensuring alignment with budgets.
Review client pricing grids to verify mapping accuracy, unit definitions, and consistency across proposal documentation.
Present and defend operational budgets and assumptions during internal bid review meetings with senior leadership.
Support Business Development during client p

📌 Senior Operational Bidding Specialist (México)
🏢 Thermo Fisher Scientific
📍 México