Senior Proposal Writer

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Senior Proposal Writer helps drive business growth by leading the development of high-quality proposals that win new opportunities and strengthen customer relationships. The role uses project management and strategic communication expertise to coordinate teams and deliver compelling, competitive responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs), showcasing the company’s capabilities. The position is on-site in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in an office environment, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and travel requirements of less than 10%. Relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Marketing or Communications.
Five years of proposal writing or similar experience required.
Demonstrated experience developing and responding to proposals.
Proven track record leading cross-functional teams.
Strong project management expertise, including experience in business process deployment and implementation.
Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems in fast-paced environments.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Superior organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to align work efforts with strategic business direction.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
Experience with project management software.
Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe software and tools.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Seismic proficiency is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Conduct comprehensive first-pass research and drafting, using knowledge databases, past proposals, and internal resources to provide up to 80% of initial responses.
Write and edit proposal responses to ensure they are accurate, compelling, and aligned with customer requirements.
Mentor team members on proposal best practices; track issue resolution, communicate requirements, and remove roadblocks throughout the process.
Coordinate conference calls, meetings, deadlines, and status updates to maintain communication among proposal teams.
Build and maintain a repository of company information and capabilities to accelerate future proposal responses.