Job Description
Bid Leader
Burgess Hill / Hybrid
Day Rate Competitive
12 months contract (maternity cover)
Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition.
Since their founding over 125 years ago, my client has grown into one of the world’s largest biotech companies, as well as a leading provider of in-vitro diagnostics and a global supplier of transformative innovative solutions across major disease areas. Their commitment to their people, partners, stakeholders and, most importantly, their patients remains as strong as it was on the first day of their journey.
They are looking for a Bid Leader to join their team at their offices in Burgess Hill on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This position is working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, hybrid working being office based 2 to 3 days a week.There is the potential for this role to be more remote based for candidates further afield, visiting the offices once a month.
The Opportunity
As the Bid Leader, you will take ownership of the end-to-end bid lifecycle for large-scale, complex submissions, ensuring that every proposal reflects the organisations high standards of excellence and compliance. This role offers the unique challenge of influencing regional commercial strategy while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
* Lead the Bid Strategy: You will drive the pre-tender phase, proactively working with squads and the regional Bid Specialist to define winning themes, clarify assumptions, and develop competitive strategies for upcoming opportunities.
* Manage Complex Submissions: You are responsible for drafting and coordinating high-quality bids and proposals, ensuring all documentation—including risk registers and competitor analysis—is meticulously maintained and submitted on time.
* Stakeholder Influence: You will engage with regional Leadership Teams to shape the opportunity pipeline and lead the critical "bid/no bid" decision-making process.
* Drive Governance and Quality: You will ensure all proposals adhere to brand standards and internal governance, hosting win/loss reviews to capture lessons learned and refine future strategies.
* Promote Excellence: You will champion best-in-class proposal standards aligned with APMP guidelines, identifying improvements for bid tools and mentoring junior team members.
Who you are
You are a strategic thinker and catalyst for change, able to challenge the status quo and inspire collaborative teams toward a common goal. You thrive in complex environments and demonstrate the visionary mindset required to navigate the evolving landscape of public procurement.
* Proven experience in leading complex, large-scale bid processes and drafting technical proposals within a regulated industry, health care preferred.
* In-depth knowledge of public procurement rules, legislation, and procurement frameworks is essential.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor others; experience deputising for senior leadership is preferred.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence leadership and manage third party vendor relationships.
* Proficiency in project management within a bid environment, including resource allocation and risk mitigation; APMP certification is preferred
Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.
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