What are the responsibilities and job description for the CRO Proposal Writer/Proposal Manager position at Evolution Research Group?
Job Title: Proposal Writer/Proposal Manager
Company: Lotus Clinical Research, CRO
Location: Remote
As a Proposal Writer/Manager at Lotus Clinical Research, CRO, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our business development efforts by managing and executing all aspects of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and accurate submission of proposals, fostering the growth of our organization and strengthening client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assume full accountability for assigned clinical research RFPs, ensuring proposal deliverables meet deadlines with accurate budgets.
- Manage and execute the overall RFP process, engaging key personnel in the generation and quality control of budgets, timelines, project specifications, and other deliverables.
- Coordinate communication and timelines for study RFP activities, including internal requests for budgets, vendor estimates, and operational and scientific reviews.
- Ensure all RFP responses meet client expectations and adhere to Lotus' contract, trial protocol, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Serve as a liaison between business development contacts and internal teams to ensure the proactive communication of project-specific information and ongoing updates.
- Collaborate with clinical, marketing, and operations management to identify project goals, scope, and potential challenges, ensuring accurate RFP responses and client relationship development.
- Maintain the Salesforce database alongside business development colleagues to track pipeline opportunities and projections.
- Enhance the department and organization's reputation by contributing innovative solutions and upholding Lotus's commitment to integrity and quality.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/degree in life science/healthcare.
- 5 or more years of experience in proposals, business development, and/or sales and account management, preferably within a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences organization.
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Strong writing skills are required for this role.
- Ability to create, write and add to templates.
- Proficiency in interpreting clinical trial study protocols.
- Familiarity with clinical trial phases and the FDA submission process.
- Strong financial acumen, including direct costs, pass-through costs, margins, milestone payment schedules, and pricing structures.
- Exceptional organizational, written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and computer skills, in particular Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, exercise judgment, and meet deadlines.
