Proposal Writing Manager

Summary

Join SmithRx, a rapidly growing Health-Tech company, as their Proposal Writing Manager! Lead the development of compelling RFI and RFP responses showcasing SmithRx's value proposition to potential clients. Manage the proposal process, collaborating with internal teams to gather information and ensure accurate representation of services. Oversee the creation and maintenance of a response repository. In the off-season, contribute to other areas like implementation or contracting. This role requires strong leadership, writing, and project management skills, along with experience in the PBM or healthcare industry. SmithRx offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of RFI/RFP experience and 2-3 years of management experience, preferably within the pharmacy benefit management (PBM) or healthcare industry
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring and developing Proposal Writers
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills
• Clear and concise writing skills
• Experience with Excel, Salesforce and Adobe
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A strategic mindset, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements
• A collaborative and adaptable work style, thriving in a dynamic and growing business environment
• You are low ego and have a knack for working well with a wide range of people

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Proposal Writers, overseeing the RFP and RFI processes, serving as the central point of contact for coordinating and consolidating proposal drafts from all contributors
• Manage the full lifecycle of proposal development, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions
• Assist sales teams by writing and editing proposals that clearly communicate the company’s value proposition
• Communicate effectively with Sales regarding proposal readiness and provide submission materials with well-crafted, informative messages
• Collaborate with the Strategy, Revenue, Sales, Marketing, Account Management and other teams to gather and track down responses to RFP questions that aren’t readily available
• Partner with internal subject matter experts to prepare accurate and persuasive proposals while meeting all deadlines
• Review, edit, and rewrite proposal drafts to ensure a consistent voice and polished final product
• Maintain and continuously improve a catalog of responses and documentation for future use
• Independently manage tasks and multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Track and manage sales deliverables status in Salesforce
• Support other departments such as implementation or contracting during the RFP off-season (typically October – December)

Benefits

• Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Discretionary Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Well-stocked kitchen in office locations
• Professional development and training opportunities