Proposal Strategist

Innovative Trials; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research support team in Letchworth is seeking a Proposal Strategist to enhance patient recruitment strategies through strategic proposal development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in proposals, a degree in biological science, and strong communication skills. This role demands cross-functional leadership and the ability to manage complex proposals. Join us to make a measurable impact in global clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-regional proposals and budgets.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach with excellent time management.
• Willingness to work US hours for 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop market-leading patient recruitment strategies for proposals.
• Drive proposal lifecycle from research to submission.
• Coordinate input from various teams for unified documentation.
• Conduct analysis on bid outcomes to enhance win rates.
• Build relationships with Outsourcing Managers for feedback.

Skills

Extensive experience in Proposals

Written communication and editing skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience with CRM systems

Education

Degree in a biological science

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Job description

Are you ready to redefine patient recruitment strategies?

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Proposal Strategist to join our fast-growing, innovative clinical research support team. This is a high-impact position where you'll leverage deep therapeutic research and market insights to develop compelling, and persuasive proposals that directly increase our business's win rate and drive success for global clinical trials.

If you thrive on complexity, strategic thinking, and delivering clarity under pressure, this is your chance to shine!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Strategic Proposal Development: You will be the architect of our proposals (RFI/RFP), conducting in-depth therapeutic and indication research to build a market-leading, highly persuasive patient recruitment strategy for every new opportunity.
• Process Ownership: Drive the entire proposal lifecycle, from initial research and costing to final submission, ensuring all internal and external timelines are meticulously met.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate and synthesize input from Marketing, Commercial, Finance, and Legal teams, ensuring a single, unified, and persuasive voice in all documentation.
• Performance & Insight: Conduct post-submission debriefs and analysis on both won and lost bids to identify trends, outline lessons learned, and continuously sharpen our competitive edge and increase our win rate.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain key relationships with Outsourcing Managers to gather critical feedback and identify future service development opportunities.

What You'll Bring to the Role

This strategic role requires a unique blend of scientific understanding, commercial acumen, and meticulous attention to detail.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Extensive experience in Proposals, Bid Management, or Budget Creation, ideally within patient recruitment, clinical research, or health communications.
• A Degree or higher in a biological science (e.g., nursing) or equivalent demonstrable expertise.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-regional proposals and budgets simultaneously.
• Exceptional written communication and editing skills—your writing is clear, consistent, and highly persuasive.
• A naturally self-motivated and proactive approach with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel) and experience using CRM systems (like Salesforce) for tracking and updating proposals.
• Willingness to work US hours for 3 days per week to ensure optimal coordination with global teams and timely delivery.

Why Join Our Team

We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your strategic input has a direct, measurable impact on the success of global clinical trials. If you are passionate about connecting patients with life‑changing research and possess the commercial drive to win, we want to hear from you.

Ready to Apply

If you are a driven Proposals Strategist ready to increase our win rate, apply now!