Proposal Writer

Medpace; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-service clinical contract research organization is seeking a full-time Proposal Writer in London. This position involves preparing proposals, leading planning meetings, and drafting documents based on client specifications. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a life science field, possesses strong communication and project management skills, and is eager to learn. Benefits include flexible work environments, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Competitive PTO packages

Structured career paths

Company-sponsored employee appreciation events

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal planning meetings to identify client requirements.
• Review and analyze Request for Proposal (RFP) documents.
• Perform quality control and participate in finalization of documents.

Skills

Strong initiative to learn

Strong written and oral communication skills

Project management skills

Education

PhD in life science field

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Proposal Writer to join our Proposal and Feasibility team in London. This position will work closely with the operations and business development teams to prepare proposals during the bidding process for new business in the pharmaceutical industry with the opportunity to develop strategical content at the intersection of science, operations and finance while developing your career. If you want an exciting career where using your academic skills or previous expertise (including copy editing, scientific publishing etc.) and while developing and growing your career even further, this is the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• May lead proposal planning meetings to identify issues and client requirements
• Recommend proposal and overall study strategies, based on experience
• Encourage multi-disciplinary discussions among subject matter experts to facilitate full and high-quality contributions to the text
• Establish timelines and deliverables and hold internal stakeholders accountable to those plans and timeline
• Extract relevant content from Subject-Matter Experts and consolidate this expertise into a meaningful proposal narrative
• Include relevant data visualization materials into documents
• Review and analyze Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) documents to gain understanding of client requirements and assist in identifying missing information
• Identify information to be addressed in proposal text
• Collate follow-up questions for additional information as requested
• Draft standard documents in accordance with agreed strategy and Sponsor requirements within often expedited timelines
• Contribute to assigned process improvement initiatives and support implementation
• Define action plans and timelines; manage and determine modifications needed to ensure proposal alignment with client requirements and business strategies
• Perform quality control/peer review and participate in the finalization of documents and distribution to the customer and internal departments

Qualifications

• PhD in life science field required
• Strong initiative to learn
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Project management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Medpace Perks

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Competitive PTO packages
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards

• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.