Manager, Contracts & Proposals

PerkinElmer

full-time

Posted on: 1/10/2026

Location Type: Remote

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💰 $105,000 - $130,000 per year

About the role

Lead the end-to-end proposal development lifecycle, from RFP/RFI analysis to final submission of all new or substantive change orders for existing projects.
Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs), business development, and technical teams to gather insights and craft tailored solutions for clients.
Ensure proposals reflect Project Farma’s capabilities.
Support contract negotiations.
Maintain and continuously improve proposal templates, boilerplate content, and process documentation.
Assist operations leaders with continuously improving resource resumes.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to continuously improve proposal quality.
Support partnership onboarding and development and customer business reviews.
Deliver proposal training for internal teams.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.
Experience in delivering similar services in the life sciences industry.
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in proposal development, contract management, or business development within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotech industries.
Proven success in leading proposal efforts for complex technical services.
Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into persuasive proposal content.
Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with subject matter experts in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools

Benefits

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proposal developmentcontract managementbusiness developmentwritingeditinganalytical skillstechnical services

collaborationleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptability