Strategic Program Coordinator

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our purpose; to advance science and technology to enable a healthier and more connected world for everyone, everywhere. We believe each employee brings diverse perspectives, unique value and untapped potential that can be developed to mutually enrich the individual and the organization alike. 

All we accomplish is grounded in our Core Values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value, and Integrity. 

Position Summary: 
GENEWIZ from Azenta Life Sciences is seeking a Strategic Program Coordinator to lead the end-to-end execution of complex RFPs, RFIs, and bid responses across our multiomics service portfolio. This highly cross-functional role supports government, pharma, biotech, academic, and healthcare customer segments, and plays a critical role in identifying opportunities, building competitive submissions, and driving strategic partnerships that grow revenue. 

Key Responsibilities: 

RFP/RFI Strategy and Execution 

• Coordinator the complete lifecycle of RFP/RFI submissions—from opportunity identification to final submission and award tracking. 

• Monitor bid portals and proactively surface new solicitations relevant to GENEWIZ’s genomics, multiomics, and clinical services. 

• Evaluate bid scope, eligibility, key deliverables, and timelines; assign internal stakeholders and coordinate cross-functional input. 

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to assemble compelling and compliant proposals that highlight GENEWIZ’s differentiators. 

• Serve as the central point of contact for all business-related RFP activities, internally and externally. 

Proposal Development & Process Management 

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all required documents including SOWs, quotes, capability statements, technical narratives, and compliance forms. 

• Maintain 100% on-time submission rate and establish internal checkpoints to avoid last-minute delays. 

• Coordinate with subcontractors and external partners when proposals require collaborative submission models. 

Data & Reporting Infrastructure 

• Maintain a centralized RFP/RFI document repository and knowledge base  

• Lead quarterly reviews with technical teams to update templates and ensure proposal content reflects current workflows. 

• Maintain a tracking dashboard  

Third-Party Channel Management 

• Serve as the business lead for GENEWIZ’s partnerships with third-party sourcing platforms. 

• Oversee listing optimization and performance management across these platforms to ensure visibility and competitiveness. 

• Track and analyze trends, revenue performance, and customer engagement metrics. 

• Develop strategies to increase adoption of these platforms by internal sales teams and ensure alignment with broader commercial goals. 

• Act as the liaison between GENEWIZ and platform account managers to troubleshoot issues, discuss feature enhancements, and coordinate promotional opportunities. 

• Partner with internal stakeholders to review and refine platform-based workflows, including punchouts and quoting processes, for operational efficiency. 

Leadership Reporting 

• Prepare and present an annual summary of RFP activity, to leadership. 

• Support awarded projects post-submission by ensuring compliance with project timelines, scope, and contractual terms. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or technical background in life sciences preferred. 

• 3-5 years of experience managing complex proposals or government/commercial RFPs, preferably in the biotech, pharma, or healthcare space. 

• Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple high-stakes deadlines. 

• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 

• Familiarity with government contracting portals (e.g., SAM.gov), procurement processes, and compliance documents. 

• Experience with SharePoint, Smartsheet, or similar tools a plus.

• EOE  M/F/Disabled/VET