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.
- 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
- Demonstrated strength in writing, project management, and time management to deliver high-quality proposals on schedule.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with strong self-motivation and sound judgment.
- Diverse and inclusive environment
- Supportive teams and hands-on leaders
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
proposal writingeditingproofreadingproject managementtime managementstrategic planningnegotiation
Soft skills
customer relationship managementorganizational agilitycultural awarenessself-motivationsound judgment