Senior Proposal Writer

Responsibilities:

• Leads the end-to-end proposal development process for Trial Services.
• Facilitates completion of Request for Proposal/Statement of Work (SOW) development activities according to tasks outlined in the RQM+ Sales Procedure; this includes the Budget/Project Estimation Form (PEF), SOW, Pre-Proposals, Change Authorizations (CA) and Requests for Information (RFI).
• Leads the development of the Sales Deliverable by defining scope, resource levels and operational approach based on the input of Business Development and Operations leads.
• Ensures budget and text deliverables align for a quality sales deliverable.
• Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to define and clarify project scope, activities, and hours to ensure that designed services are clearly defined as described in the Sales Package.
• Leads the development and submission of responses to complex RFIs/RFPs based on inputs from Business Development, SMEs, and Clients.
• Monitors the proposals process and applies continuous improvement principles to drive improvements.
• Establishes a proposal development strategy and coordinates contributions from multiple team members, ensuring target timelines are met and content is integrated effectively.
• Conducts thorough reviews of draft proposals for accuracy, compliance, and clarity.
• Enters CSS data in Salesforce (SFDC) for assigned opportunities, maintains accurate, up to date SFDC records, and monitors proposal development metrics.
• Leads the creation of proposals tools and training and works with key stakeholders to deliver training as needed.
• Oversees inputs and changes to contract language.
• Works closely with internal counsel to ensure interests of RQM+ are prioritized in accordance with local requirements and client requests.
• Balances the needs of the project, resources, and Client expectations.
• Shares lessons learned and best practices with the proposal team to enhance overall effectiveness.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, proposal management methodologies, and emerging trends
• Fosters a collaborative and positive working environment to maximize team productivity and engagement

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in business administration or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years professional experience writing proposals and preparing trial budgets required.
• Previous experience working in the Life Sciences/MedTech Industry specifically with clinical trial services, lab operations and/or consulting services, preferred.
• Ability to mentor and instruct others and facilitate consistency across multiple authors.
• Advanced computer skills, including business applications, data analysis, reporting, writing, and proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Discretion and commitment to maintaining confidential information.
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• Demonstrated persuasion and consensus-building skills.
• Must have the ability to show assertiveness, leadership, problem solving skills and teambuilding.
• Results-oriented individual; self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills with a focus on team goals.
• A strong sense of urgency.
• Creativity, forward thinking, and innovation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with co-workers and management. Ability to interact with all levels in the organization.
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong analytical skills.
• Exceptional time management.
• Ability to maintain composure, take direction from multiple people, and work independently.
• Willing to solve problems, manage ambiguity and approach problems from a holistic perspective.
• A flexible and positive “can do” approach to delivering results.
• Action-oriented and able to adjust priorities based on changing business needs while paying close attention to detail.

Behaviors:

• Customer Focus, Strong Written and Verbal Skills, Detail Oriented, Superior Proofreading Skills, Action-Oriented, Approachability, Building Effective Teams, Business Acumen, Career Ambition, Composure, Courage (Managerial), Decision Quality, Informing, Integrity & Trust, Interpersonal Savvy, Planning, Multi-Tasking, Flexible / Adaptable and Analytical