JOB SUMMARY

The Proposal Writer will create win strategies highlighting key selling points and execution strategies based on input from the business development team and business unit leadership in Global Clinical Operations, Clinical Research Unit, and Corelab. The Proposal Writer will develop customized executive summaries and targeted proposal text directly related to the therapeutic area, scope of work, and phase of development. Where appropriate, the Proposal Writer will seek input and contributions from vendors for integration into the proposal.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders (e.g. business development, business unit leadership, budget team) and external stakeholders (e.g. scientific advisors, vendors, consultants) to develop strategies that effectively articulate customer needs and win strategies critical to generating new business awards.
• Conducts qualitative and quantitative research to create customized and compelling business development documents focused on client solutions that highlight company differentiation, innovation and operational strategy.
• Produces high quality, customer-specific deliverables aligned with Clinilabs corporate strategy, metrics, style and branding parameters.
• Ensures effective communication among internal stakeholders throughout the process so that the strategy drives the project, and the final document(s) achieves its goals.
• Meets deadlines consistently by establishing priorities and target dates for document contributions, review, and approval by key stakeholders including executive leadership.
• Works with administrative members of the business development team to maintain a current database of responses and text in Loopio, Clinilabs proposal development software.
• Utilizes Loopio for the completion of both proposals and RFI responses.
• Other duties as assigned.

TRAVELING

Attendance at annual summit and/or sales meeting may be required.

Salary Range: $70,000–$90,000 annually. Final compensation is based on skills, experience, location, and overall expertise.   

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• BA/BS in life sciences, professional or creative writing, marketing, communications, business administration or a related discipline.
• Experience in the CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry including technical writing, communications, or marketing experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of CRO clinical proposal writing experience.
• Knowledge of clinical budget development is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of the drug development process including functional operations and regulatory guidelines and directives.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate scientific and business information (e.g. trial protocols, investigator brochures, RFP documents) and use conclusions to write persuasive and technical sales documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint and PowerPoint).
• Experience with proposal development software preferred.
• Energetic, proactive, highly analytical and self-motivated with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment while maintaining accuracy, quality, and detail.
• Resourceful and proactive with proven ability to handle multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong orientation toward customer service and high level of personal responsibility and quality.