Senior Proposal Manager

Summary

Join Allucent, a contract research and development organization, as a Proposal Manager/Senior Proposal Manager! You will be responsible for preparing and coordinating responses to RFPs and RFIs, working with various departments to develop win strategies, and writing compelling sales-oriented text. This full-time, direct-hire position offers a hybrid or remote work option depending on location. Ideal candidates possess experience with early-stage clinical RFIs, CPMS proposals, and budgeting. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. Allucent provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, flexible working hours, and internal growth opportunities.

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent in a writing/journalism, business or health-related degree, or the ability to prove comparable equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field of study
• 2 - 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Basic knowledge of GxP
• GDPR/HIPAA and applicable (local) regulatory requirements
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to translate guidelines, rules and regulations in clear and usable recommendations
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language
• Proficiency with various computer applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required

Responsibilities

• Manages overall RFI/RPI activities - from initial receipt to final submission to the client to ensure an on-time submission
• Participates in team alignment calls and strategy discussions to clarify scope of work, gains insights into the business opportunity, understands key messages, and develop win themes
• Coordinates the contributions of team members to create high quality responses via management of project workflow through the RFP/RFI process
• Formats, proofreads and edits the budget for accuracy, clarity, and readability
• Supports other Business Development activities as needed
• Performs bid grid mapping with oversight
• Works with Part I/II functionality in the costing tool with minimal oversight
• Works on complex RFPs
• Knowledge of the operational processes underlying each task code/service
• Ability to constructively challenge operations on budgets ensuring competitive pricing

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry related proposals experience that includes a strong background working with early stage clinical RFI's, CPMS proposals and budgeting expertise
• Representative, outgoing and client focused
• Ability to work in a fast-paced challenging environment of a growing company
• Administrative excellence

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive salaries per location
• Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development
• Flexible Working hours (within reason)
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Internal growth opportunities and career progression
• More task variety
• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program
• Access to online soft-skills and technical training via GoodHabitz and internal platforms