Business Development Coordinator

Summary

Join Celerion as a Business Development Coordinator and contribute to the creation of compelling proposals that drive client win rates. Collaborate across departments to deliver comprehensive proposals within tight deadlines, including executive summaries, study specifics, and operational capabilities. Support the sales team, gather bid-specific information from operations, and integrate all elements into a unified document. This fully remote US-based role (with preference for candidates near Lincoln, NE) involves partnering with Business Development Directors and the Corporate Support Team. You will write client-specific proposal content, participate in client calls and proposal defense meetings, and maintain the proposal library and database. The role also includes tracking proposal metrics, implementing process improvements, and supporting the team during high-workload periods.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, STEM, Business, or equivalent experience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable reaching out to all levels of the organization to seek information
• Experience preparing technical documentation and presentations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in fast-paced, international team environments
• Strong project management and organizational abilities
• Client-focused, strong attention to detail, collaborative team player who works well under tight timelines
• Ability to work with all US time zones and provide support to our European sales team as well

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Development Directors and the Corporate Support Team to create professional proposals that meet client requirements
• Write client-specific proposal content and participate in client calls and proposal defense meetings
• Participate in discussions directly with clients to discuss timelines, questions, expectations, and deliverables, including calls related to RFPs, budget discussions, and RFIs
• Create client-specific proposal text that accurately reflects strategy discussions and meets company and client needs/expectations
• Maintain and update the proposal library and database with current templates and content
• Coordinate with internal teams including Contracts, Finance, and Operations for comprehensive proposals
• Update Salesforce database and maintain accurate client contact information
• Track proposal metrics and implement process improvements
• Support the business development team during high-workload periods, including presentation creation, proposal management initiatives, and bid defense preparation and meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry is helpful
• Preference for candidates local to Lincoln, NE for training and occasional on-site collaboration