Biologics Proposals Lead

Pharmaron; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaron in Liverpool is seeking a Proposals Manager to lead the development of high-quality, commercially competitive proposals for biologics development and manufacturing services.

You will coordinate with Scientific, Operations, Finance and Legal teams to translate complex requirements into clear customer proposals and manage the full lifecycle from initial request through submission and handover into delivery.

Qualifications

• A BSc in Life Sciences or related field.
• Experience in CDMO/CRO/pharma environment.
• Experience in proposal management or commercial operations.
• Knowledge of biologics development and manufacturing.
• Proven ability to write technical or commercial proposals.
• Strong written communication and ability to simplify complex science.
• Experience across scientific, operational, commercial and finance teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools like Excel or Power BI.
• PMP/PRINCE2 qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposals, quotations and bid documentation from request through submission.
• Translate technical and commercial information into customer proposals.
• Coordinate input from Scientific, Operations, Finance, Business Development and Legal teams.
• Ensure proposals are accurate, competitive and aligned with pricing and margin expectations.
• Support contract reviews and commercial negotiations.
• Partner with Business Development on opportunity planning and bid strategy.
• Track proposal activity, pipeline, win rates and turnaround times.
• Use data to identify improvements and support commercial decision-making.
• Continuously improve proposal templates, processes and content.
• Support project planning, risk tracking and handover into project delivery.
• Provide cover for Project Managers when required.

Skills

Proposal management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Written communication

Education

BSc in Life Sciences

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Pharmaron in Liverpool is seeking a Proposals Manager to lead the development of high-quality, commercially competitive proposals for biologics development and manufacturing services.

You will coordinate with Scientific, Operations, Finance and Legal teams to translate complex requirements into clear customer proposals and manage the full lifecycle from initial request through submission and handover into delivery.