Associate Manager, Commercial Analytics
Thermo Fisher Scientific
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Provide analytical, technical, and functional leadership to the Commercial Analytics team, including direct supervision of up to two team members.
- Lead the development of high-quality, customer-focused proposals in response to Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
- Review and evaluate RFP requirements; participate in strategy discussions to define effective and competitive bid approaches.
- Develop, prepare, and analyze detailed budgets and costing models aligned with client specifications and internal assumptions.
- Ensure proposal narratives accurately reflect study requirements, assumptions, and budget alignment.
- Generate cost projections for sales proposals using statistical and data-driven analysis of historical project performance.
- Create customer-facing reports and presentations that translate complex analytical insights into clear, visually compelling formats.
- Establish and support standardized bidding assumptions, best practices, and costing methodologies across therapeutic areas and indications.
- Lead and contribute to internal process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting and operational efficiency.
- Mentor and develop team members to strengthen commercial finance capabilities and ensure high-quality deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in sales operations or similar role
- Professional certifications in Project Management are valued
- 1+ years of leadership experience managing teams
- Strong knowledge of RFP/tender administration and contract management
- Advanced proficiency in CRM systems (particularly Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Experience with process improvement methodologies
- Strong understanding of contractual documents and business operations
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal skills for leading teams and collaborating across functions
- Proven track record of meeting deadlines and delivering quality results
- Fluency in English required; additional language skills are advantageous
- Ability to travel up to 20% as needed
- Experience working in matrix organizations and leading global teams
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for professional development and training
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
analytical skillsfinancial modelingbudgetingcosting modelsRFP administrationcontract managementproject managementprocess improvement methodologiesstatistical analysisdata-driven analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationproblem-solvingdecision-makingmentoringtime managementteam developmentadaptability
Certifications
Project Management certification