Proposal Manager

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Are you passionate about driving business success through strategic proposal development? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? AGC Biologics is seeking a Proposal Manager to join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

As a Proposal Manager, you will:

• Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of proposals.
• Prepare pricing for the company’s services and products.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to gather information, write, edit, and format proposal content.
• Ensure proposals meet all funding agency requirements and are submitted on time.
• Coordinate and lead proposal development meetings, assigning tasks and ensuring accountability among team members.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external partners regarding proposal activities.
• Review and refine proposals to ensure clarity, coherence, and technical accuracy.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all proposal activities, submissions, and feedback.
• Track and report on proposal outcomes and success rates (win/loss analysis).
• Prepare regular updates and reports for senior management on proposal status and performance metrics.

Leadership Skills

We are looking for someone who:

• Integrates personal development into daily tasks and prioritizes continuous improvement.
• Understands the impact of their work and strives for excellence.
• Keeps the customer in mind, ensuring timely and high-quality results.
• Acts as a team player, promoting and living AGC Biologics Core Values.
• Collaborates effectively across the organization.
• Excels in their area of expertise and contributes to its ongoing development.

Required Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A Master’s degree in Biotech, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
• An understanding of drug development and 3-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO).
• Project management capabilities to drive semi-complex proposal processes in cross-functional teams, with a strong understanding of internal and external customer needs and priorities.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills in proposal management.
• A solid understanding of the biotechnology industry and scientific terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce CRM is a plus.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe. 

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.  Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.