Proposal Manager (Biotech/Biopharma) - US, Remote

Job Summary

Employment Type: Full time Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions: Office

Summarized Purpose: Manages the preparation and development of advanced, compelling proposals focused on client solutions that are aligned with commercial and operational strategy. May act as a proposal strategy lead on assigned commercial opportunities. This role will support both Biotech & Biopharma proposals. CRO experience is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Interprets and analyzes appropriate data to write and/or review study-specific proposals that support client solutions, incorporating graphics and tables as needed.
• Works collaboratively to ensure the proposal and related documents align to operational strategy and budget; ensures the proposal response meets client's request and follows up with contributors and subject matter experts as needed.
• Works effectively with senior leadership as contributors and/or reviewers.
• Creates initial draft of bid defense presentation using tables and graphics from proposal and then passes to project team for completion.
• Provides quality control and feedback on process or procedure improvement within department and/or cross-functionally.
• Assists in identifying need for and/or managing strategic library content.
• May mentor and coach junior team members.
• CRO experience is preferred.

Job Complexity

• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

Job Knowledge

• Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Some barriers to entry exist at this level (e.g., dept. / peer review).
• Level at which career may plateau.

Supervision Received

• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (i.e., Team Lead).
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Business Relationships

• Frequent contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling of specific phases of projects or contracts.
• Creates formal networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years).
• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent project management skills and financial acumen as related to business and operational strategy.
• Expertise in the company's differentiated solutions offerings; ability to work across therapeutic areas.
• Strong ability to manage multiple activities and priorities, with effective judgment and decision making skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with strong editing skills.
• Adept at translating technical and scientific information into client-friendly proposals.
• Critical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills and problem solving ability, with ability to interact and build relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Knowledge of clinical development process, including functional operations and regulatory guidelines and directives across full spectrum of development activities.
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Exposure to high pressure, intense concentration needed.
• Must pay constant attention to detail-visual, mental.
• Must be able to multitask constantly.
• Frequent interaction with clients / associates.