Operations Strategy Consultant

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Operations Strategy Consultant managing operational proposal strategy for clinical development at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Collaborating across teams to enhance proposal efficiency and fulfill budgetary targets.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeBeijing • 🇨🇳 ChinaSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and recommend operational proposal strategic plans for your assigned area (TA or Segment) or region(i.e. China) that align with the commercial win strategy; determine the level of proposal deliverable and key operations messages, and manage the triage process within clinical operations to meet proposal deliverables.
Ensure the budget reflects the operational strategy and oversee achievement of profitability targets.
Partner with Clinical Operations, the Commercial Organization, and GPD to enhance proposal efficiency management in order to decrease COS.
Drive the development of the operations segment of the proposal deliverable within prescribed timelines, disseminate operational strategy to the proposal team, and develop KPIs to ensure a successful operations segment of the deliverable.
Collaborate with the cross-functional team in a matrix environment to establish an efficient and aligned process within clinical operations.
Manage the operations escalation process and advise the commercial strategy team.
Assess cross-functional satisfaction and recommend future strategies and actions to ensure the overall success of the process and outcomes.
Recommend and implement revisions for Clinical Operations post-award to successfully execute the proposal.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
Has ability to persuade, convince and influence/impress others, demonstrating leadership capability
Working knowledge and understanding of clinical project management, the business organization and functional areas
Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity, sound interpersonal skills, is flexible and able to adapt to changing situation, customer relationship management skills.
Organized, proficient at multi-tasking, with excellent attention to detail.
Demonstrates solid experience/proficiency in proposal development, demonstrated project management and planning skills
Experience of leading, liaising and coordinating with cross functional teams.
Demonstrates analytical skills, effective oral and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail, prioritization and time management skills
Has sound understanding of sponsor/CRO business practices. Working knowledge of operational/financial practices, SOPs, GCPs, and FDA/ICH guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exposure to high pressure, intense concentration needed
Must pay constant attention to detail-visual, mental
Must be able to multi-task constantly
Frequent interaction with clients / associates required
Long, varied hours required occasionally
Travel and rotating shifts required on rare occasions
Exposure to toxic materials on rare occasions

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Hard Skills & Tools

Proposal DevelopmentProject ManagementOperational StrategyKPI DevelopmentBudget ManagementClinical OperationsGCP KnowledgeFDA/ICH GuidelinesSOP UnderstandingAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Leadership CapabilityInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementAttention to DetailFlexibility

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent