Proposal Manager – Writing
Worldwide Clinical Trials
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead the development of compelling proposals, including writing, coordinating, and presenting responses using Word, PowerPoint, and other formats
- Collaborate with Account Directors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to manage the end-to-end proposal process
- Contribute to strategic planning discussions to ensure clear articulation of product and service offerings
- Edit, proofread, and revise proposal content for clarity, consistency, and accuracy
- Ensure timely delivery by setting priorities and managing deadlines for content gathering, reviews, and approvals
- Gather and synthesize information from internal sources and SMEs, minimizing direct content requests where possible
- Support continuous improvement by mentoring junior writers and contributing to proposal process enhancements.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in CRO/pharmaceutical business development, operations, or proposal writing
- Bachelor’s degree required (Life Sciences, Communications, Journalism, or Marketing preferred); advanced degree a plus
- Strong customer relationship management and commercial acumen, with proven negotiation skills and a results-driven mindset
- Demonstrated ability to build effective, culturally aware global teams and peer relationships, with strong organizational agility
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with strong self-motivation and sound judgment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
proposal writingeditingproofreadingcontent managementstrategic planningnegotiationcontent synthesisprocess enhancement
Soft skills
customer relationship managementcommercial acumenresults-driven mindsetorganizational agilitymentoringcollaborationcommunication