Job: Tendering SpecialistJob Location: Maidenhead, BerkshireCompany: A Global Pharmaceutical CompanyCPL Life Sciences is working exclusively with a global pharmaceutical client that work on life-changing technologies with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices and nutritional.My client is looking for a Tenders & 3rd party Specialist for their Maidenhead office. The role reports to the Manager of Enterprise Accounts and its purpose is to apply and use well-developed knowledge of contract, bid and proposal management and to gather commercial financial and technical information needed in the preparation of contracts and bids.What You’ll Do• Supports the Field based Sales Team daily to help and support their activities to win and retain business.• Responsible for coordinating internal and external procedures, to assist in the Sales Cycle, Tender process, and tender award phase• Pivotal key driver in the winning of tendered and RFP business• Identify, evaluate, and support delivery of highly complex pathology laboratory solutions across core Blood Sciences and up to full pan-pathology repertoire comprising of both company and third-party solutions.• Project manage all tender opportunities starting with the sales cycle, through tender and to post award handover providing more capacity to the sales team for value added sales business.• Provide comprehensive training and support to Enterprise Team on Tender Process and TenderEyesRequired Qualifications• Laboratory medicine experience from NHS, Private Laboratory or Commercial industry – highly desirable • Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in a science based or economics/business studies related discipline but not essential • Project management qualifications desirable• Tenders/RFP/Bid writing/Sales Proposal experience desirable • TenderEyes/SharePoint experience desirable• Able to work in the office 4 days per week essential• Own a car so you are able to attend clients visits (when not in the office) and occasionally be able to stay overnight for long distance journeysOther Essential Skills• Effective communication and leadership skills• Collaborative worker that enjoys completing projects to a high standard within strict deadlines• Excellent organizational and time management skillsCPL Life Sciences are working exclusively with the client, so if you would like to know further information about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact us via the channels below.