Bid Manager
HybridChorley, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead the preparation and coordination of customer quotations, proposals, Statements of Work, RFIs, and RFP responses by acting as a subject matter expert across Resonant Clinical Solutions service offerings. Review customer requirements and scopes of work to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities, then collaborate with Business Development and internal teams to assess feasibility, capacity, and service delivery. Develop pricing strategies, budget forecasts, and accurate commercial documentation within agreed timelines while supporting customer onboarding and project handovers. Maintain CRM records, monitor industry trends, and provide regular status updates to leadership. Based in Chorley with a minimum two-day on-site requirement, this role offers access to healthcare coverage, a bonus scheme, and pension benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in account management, customer service, contract management, sales support, bid management, or proposal management within healthcare, life sciences, or a related industry
- Proven experience preparing quotations, proposals, budgets, contracts, and commercial documentation
- Strong commercial awareness, financial analysis, and pricing experience
- Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to build strong internal and external customer relationships
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound commercial judgement
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop customer solutions
- Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative team approach
- Ability to handle confidential business information with professionalism and discretion
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within Clinical Trials, CROs, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences environments
- Previous experience responding to complex RFPs, RFIs, and tender opportunities
- Project management experience or formal project management training
- Knowledge of clinical trial supply chains, equipment services, biorepository services, or custom kitting solutions
- Experience supporting global or international customers
- Familiarity with pricing models, forecasting, and business case development
- Experience working within regulated environments (e.g., GxP, GMP, ISO-regulated industries)
- Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and commercial process optimisation
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