Bids and Proposals Specialist

Avantor; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech firm is seeking a Proposal Development Specialist to manage bid content and RFP responses. Remote work is available across Canada, with a focus on candidates in Mountain and Pacific Time Zones. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on proposal development or related experience.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of bid content.
• Produce and manage RFP responses and presentations.
• Conduct bid analyses and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain current content of templates and proposals.
• Perform client research using CRM tools.

Skills

Proposal development

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Why consider this job opportunity

Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a global organization.
Work remotely from anywhere in Canada, with preference for candidates in Mountain and Pacific Time Zones.
Engage in meaningful work that contributes to life-changing science and patient treatments.
Collaborative and inclusive culture that supports professional development and success.
Competitive salary and benefits packages, with opportunities for bonuses.

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Lead the development and management of bid content to support organizational growth.
• Produce and manage RFP responses and presentations, often under tight deadlines.
• Conduct bid analyses and coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather technical, budget, and schedule information.
• Maintain current content of templates and proposals, ensuring quality control and effective implementation of proposal software.
• Perform client research using CRM tools for proposal and business development purposes.

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on proposal development, project management, or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and detail‑oriented mindset.

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• 3+ years of related experience in the biotech/pharma industry or distribution/manufacturing environment.
• Technical writing experience.

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