Business Development Associate (Sales Support / Proposals)

PCI Pharma Services; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services is seeking a Business Development Associate I for a remote role with a preference for near Bridgend, enabling occasional on-site work around once a month. You will drive complex client proposals from inquiry to award and coordinate across Business Development, Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Executives to ensure revenue growth.

The role requires independent decision-making, advanced project management, and strong collaboration across teams to deliver compliant,

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex client proposals from inquiry through contract award.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple high-value opportunities.
• Strong communication and pricing/budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end proposal development for complex opportunities from inquiry to award.
• Develop and manage proposals, statements of work, and commercial documents.
• Lead cross-functional proposal teams including operations, quality, regulatory, finance and leadership.
• Analyse RFPs, study designs and client objectives to craft competitive offerings.
• Develop project budgets, pricing models and cost estimates balancing profitability and client expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for proposal communications with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Present strategies and commercial recommendations to clients and leadership.
• Drive accountability for timely proposal Deliverables and quality standards.
• Maintain knowledge of PCI services, regulatory requirements and corporate policies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Proposal development

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

We are PCI.

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

The Business Development Associate I is a remote position - preference is close to Bridgend office as there will be days when you need to come on site (approx. once a month)

The Business Development Associate I serves as a critical commercial contributor responsible for leading the development, strategy, and execution of complex client proposals from initial opportunity assessment through contract award. Acting as the central coordinator across Business Development, Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Executive stakeholders, this role drives proposal quality, compliance, pricing accuracy, and competitive positioning to secure new business and achieve revenue growth objectives. The position requires independent decision-making, advanced project management skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization while managing multiple high-value opportunities simultaneously.

• Own and lead the end-to-end proposal development process for complex and strategic business opportunities, from initial client inquiry through proposal submission and contract award
• Develop, author, and manage proposals, statements of work, and commercial documentation that directly support company revenue objectives and business growth initiatives.

Manage document control, version tracking and final quality assurance checks to ensure submissions are complete, professionally presented and right first time.

• Lead cross-functional proposal teams consisting of operational, quality, regulatory, finance, and executive stakeholders to develop comprehensive client solutions within demanding timelines.
• Analyse Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements, study designs, and client objectives to develop competitive, compliant, and operationally executable service offerings.
• Evaluate operational strategies, resource requirements, and project scope to ensure proposed solutions align with organizational capabilities and business objectives.
• Develop project budgets, pricing models, and cost estimates by balancing profitability targets, resource utilization, client expectations, and competitive market dynamics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for proposal-related communications between clients and internal stakeholders, facilitating discussions surrounding scope, assumptions, deliverables, pricing, and contractual requirements.
• Present proposal strategies, operational approaches, and commercial recommendations to prospective clients and internal leadership, supporting high-value business acquisition efforts.
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of proposal deliverables and adherence to established quality standards.
• Maintain knowledge of PCI services, regulatory requirements, GCP, cGMP, client expectations, and organizational policies to support informed business decisions.

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let's talk future

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company's purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity - at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.