Senior Proposal Development Specialist

Job title:

Senior Proposal Development Specialist

Company

Fujifilm

Job description

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies :Trusted for generations, we are a CDMO partner for life. Here at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB), passion – what we call Genki – lives inside everything we do. This is your opportunity to push the boundaries of your potential to impact where we know it matters most: human lives.Whilst working as a Senior Proposal Development Specialist internally know as Senior Program Design Specialist in the Commercial Program Design team, we want you to embrace your individuality, discover your purpose, and follow what energizes, fulfills, and inspires you every day.About Us:The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive and what we call Genki!Follow your Genki Role & Responsibilities:The Senior Proposal Development Specialist, internally known as a Senior Program Design Specialist, will partner with the Sales and site technical/operations teams in acquiring new business for FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies. The position’s primary focus will support FDB’s large-scale cell culture and drug product service offering. They will lead technical discussions with potential customers, projecting FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies experience and expertise in the relevant service offering. They will develop and author customer-tailored proposals, assist throughout the sales process, and contribute to continuous improvement in proposal strategies.The ideal candidate will preferably be based within reasonable proximity to the UK site or Hillerod, Denmark site. Regular out-of-hours calls may be required, and travel to other FDB sites 3-4 times a year is necessary.The job holder will be responsible for providing support to acquisition of new customers.Principal Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the technical aspects of customer meetings and teleconferences
• Accountable for the design of customer programs, from Technology Transfer to cGMP manufacture through targeted and appropriate process development and including all ancillary services deemed necessary by regulations or local policies.
• Review customer RFPs
• Perform assessment of customer molecules and processes to assure fit with Fujifilm capabilities and site requirements
• Prepare proposals in response to RFPs
• Define program scope, siting/location, timelines, and resources
• As needed, support the overall sales process, including SoW development, customer meetings and requests
• Leading role in Program Design’s engagement with the commercial, marketing, process development, and manufacturing teams to promote change and improvements of Fujifilm’s technical offering to better match customer requirements
• Direct and lead some of the Program Design team’s improvement efforts and initiatives, including efforts to promote and maintain harmonization of work practices across sites
• Attend webinars and conferences to support Fujifilm’s technology and commercial advancements, as well as keep up to date with current industry advancements
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s of Science required in a relevant biological science field; Master’s of Science or PhD preferred
• 5+ years of technical experience at a CDMO, or other applicable role, including experience working directly with customers.
• Broad understanding of Fujifilm Diosynth’s or relevant CDMO business, including process development, scale up, program management, and manufacturing
• Understanding of regulatory environment, process development, and analytical technologies related to mammalian processes.
• Understanding of and experience with cGMP manufacturing and associated requirements
• Practical experience in and knowledge of cell culture DS and/or DP manufacture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with external customers in a professional and personable manner and to present a competent image of Fujifilm at all times
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and present clear solutions
• Ability to influence customers and colleagues at all levels

Why work with us?:At FDB, your passion – your Genki – is your power and we empower you to define what Genki means to you.When you join us, we will train, develop and support you to become the best you can possibly be. We offer a structured new starter induction programme as well as on-going development training. We offer a competitive compensation package and this will be aligned with your location and FDB site.Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (fdbglobaltalent@fujifilm.com).

Expected salary

Location

Billingham, County Durham

Job date

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:07:37 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (jobsnear.net) you saw this job posting.