Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Proposal Specialist/Associate - Life Sciences (Hybrid)

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Sofia, Bulgaria
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time

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About the role

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, your work directly contributes to advancing life-changing therapies—from cancer treatments to safer medicines.  

 

Location 

 

The role can either be office or hybrid-based (3 days office / 2 days home). Our offices are located at the modern and vibrant Megapark situated on the main Sofia boulevard (115G Tsarigradsko Shosse Blvd., 1784)   

 

Make an impact where science meets strategy 

 

As a Proposal Specialist in our newly established Center of Excellence, you’ll be part of a global team playing a key role in shaping how we bring new pharmaceutical products to life—translating complex scientific requirements into compelling, commercially sound proposals for our global clients. 

 

What you’ll be doing            

 

You’ll be at the heart of our commercial engine—partnering with sales, technical experts, and operations to build winning proposals. 

 

  • Translate client requirements into clear, competitive cost models and proposals 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scope, assumptions, and pricing strategy 

  • Support client discussions to ensure proposals are technically accurate and commercially aligned 

  • Develop high-quality, client-facing proposal documents 

  • Manage and track opportunities in Salesforce 

  • Contribute to improving how we price, propose, and win new business 

 

Why this role is a great move 

 

  • Real commercial impact – your work directly influences deal success and revenue  

  • Exposure to global clients and complex projects  

  • Strong development curve  build expertise across science, pricing, and client strategy  

  • Be part of a team supporting innovative drug development programs 

  • Structured onboarding and support - you’ll complete a comprehensive onboarding program designed to help you quickly build the technical, commercial, and systems knowledge needed to succeed with confidence 

 

What we’re looking for 

 

  • Degree in Science, Engineering, or Business (or equivalent experience)  

  • ~3+ years’ experience in a professional environment  

  • Strong analytical and communication skills  

  • Comfortable working with Excel, Word, and CRM systems (Salesforce is a plus)  

  • Ability to collaborate across global teams  

  • Experience in pharma or life sciences is helpful—but not essential. 

 

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you—apply now to start your journey with Thermo Fisher Scientific. 

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.