Commercial Analyst I

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Middleton, WI

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Commercial Analyst I is part of the global Commercial Finance team at the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The role supports cross-functional processes, stakeholders, and timelines to help ensure customer contract proposals, budgets, and contract modifications are completed accurately and efficiently throughout the contract lifecycle. Working with Commercial, Finance, Operations, and other internal teams, the analyst develops pricing and budget proposals, coordinates contract negotiations, and supports timely execution of customer agreements. This is a home-based role for qualified candidates in the United States, with a preference for candidates in the eastern or central time zone. The role supports GMP laboratories; laboratory data experience is highly preferred. As-needed travel may be required, estimated at 0–20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
Comparable to 1–2 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, pricing, or contract management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with an understanding of financial budgeting and pricing principles.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, including advanced Excel formulas for financial analysis and budget preparation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial information and recommendations clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
Effective organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate, high-quality work.
Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned projects.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to changing business requirements and deadlines.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build positive working relationships.
Ability to handle sensitive financial and commercial information professionally and discreetly.
Strong customer-service orientation and commitment to positive customer relationships.
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment while maintaining communication, accountability, and collaboration.
Ability to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Ability to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology proficiently.
Ability to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Laboratory data experience, highly preferred because the role supports GMP laboratories.
Experience with financial modeling, pricing analysis, contract proposals, or budgeting processes.
Experience with enterprise business systems, including CRM or ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

Review customer information submitted through requests for proposals, contract renewals, and contract modification requests to confirm that sufficient information is available for accurate pricing and budget preparation.
Coordinate discussions with cross-functional internal teams to evaluate customer requirements, clarify project scope, and establish strategies for proposals and contract modifications.
Manage multiple customer proposals, budgets, renewals, and modifications simultaneously while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines, Thermo Fisher guidelines, and client expectations.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to analyze customer requirements, resource needs, operational assumptions, and financial data in support of accurate and competitive pricing proposals.
Support proposal and budget development and the contract negotiation process by preparing financial analyses, evaluating pricing scenarios, and providing recommendations to internal stakeholders.
Prepare and update budgets, pricing information, and supporting documentation in applicable business systems.
Finalize customer-facing financial and contractual documents after required internal approvals, conducting quality-control reviews for accuracy, formatting, and consistency with agreed commercial terms.
Ensure proposals, budgets, and contract modifications reflect customer requirements, internal strategy discussions, and approved financial assumptions.
Collaborate with internal teams and customers throughout budget negotiations and contract modifications to support timely agreement and contract execution.
Identify opportunities to improve pricing, budgeting, and contract management processes for greater efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.