Proposal Development Manager

Summary

Join Avalere Health as a Proposal Development Manager and lead the end-to-end proposal development process, ensuring high-quality submissions that effectively communicate our value proposition to prospective clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop proposal strategies, write and edit content, conduct reviews, and maintain a repository of proposal materials. Track proposal outcomes, stay current with industry trends, and contribute to a positive team environment. This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years in proposal development (preferably in healthcare consulting), excellent communication skills, and strong project management abilities. Avalere offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (and/or equivalent years of experience)
• Working knowledge of healthcare issues and the life sciences industry
• 5+ years experience in proposal development, preferably within the healthcare consulting industry
• Proven track record of managing and winning complex proposals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management software
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and build strong working relationships

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the proposal development process from initial opportunity or RFP/RFI identification to final submission
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business development, subject matter experts, and senior leadership, to coordinate their engagement in developing compelling proposals
• Develop proposal strategies, outlines, and schedules to ensure timely and compliant submissions
• Write, edit, and proofread proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with client requirements
• Coordinate and conduct proposal reviews, incorporating feedback and ensuring continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain a repository of proposal content, templates, and best practices to streamline future proposal development
• Track and analyze proposal outcomes to identify areas for improvement and inform future strategies
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in proposal management and healthcare consulting

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of healthcare industry trends, regulations, and challenges is highly desirable
• Experience in preparing and proofing documents for senior-level audience
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to multi-task and can prioritize work streams effectively under deadline, with timely execution and resolution of action items
• Highly organized with strong project management skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ethical, confident, and creative, with a persistent "can do" attitude
• Commitment to working in a team environment with an emphasis on collaboration and maintaining positive relationship with colleagues and clients to achieve solutions-oriented goals
• Proactive mindset and approach, ability to think several steps ahead of known client and teammate needs, and suggest improvements to existing processes
• Open to feedback and learning; willing to coach and teach others
• Experience managing multiple initiatives/work streams simultaneously preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Benefits

• Generous company pension/retirement plan
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing initiatives
• Compelling time-off policy
• Many other excellent employee benefits