Proposal Writer

Impellam Group plc; Falkirk; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to join the Global Proposals team on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. This home-based role focuses on end-to-end RFP responses for pharma customers, translating client requirements into compelling proposals with SME collaboration. Occasional site visits may be required.

You will drive bid writing, review cycles, and pricing data, working with BD, site leadership and scientific experts to win new business.

Qualifications

• CDMO experience essential.
• Full-cycle proposal writing experience essential (RFP review to submission).
• Degree in Chemistry or related science; advanced degree in Business desirable.
• 5+ years in pharma; ADC experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail and flow.
• Proficient with MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Organised and self-directed, able to prioritise and deliver while working remotely.
• Natural relationship builder, comfortable with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Writing and managing proposals and RFP responses end to end, from receipt to submission.
• Interpreting RFPs and client needs; meeting SMEs to define scope, budget and timelines.
• Pulling together pricing and forecast data to support proposals.
• Using templates and standards to ensure high-quality bids.
• Partnering with BD to support pre-sales conversations and client visits.
• Spotting pipeline trends and identifying strategic opportunities.
• Maintaining the proposal database, legal files and BD Master Index.

Skills

CDMO experience

Full-cycle proposal writing

Pharma experience

MS Office proficiency

Organised and self-directed

Relationship building

Education

Chemistry degree

Related science degree

Advanced business degree (desirable)

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Proposal Writer / Bid Writer - Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing (CDMO)
Remote / home-based (UK) | 6-12 month fixed-term contract | Competitive salary

The opportunity
Our client is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) specialising in biopharmaceuticals. They are looking for an experienced Proposal Writer to join their Global Proposals team on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract and take ownership of RFP and bid responses for new pharma customers.

This is a proposal and bid writing role at its core. You will turn client requirements and technical input into clear, compelling, commercially sound proposals, working with scientific experts, site leadership and Business Development. The role is fully home-based, with occasional travel to site as needed.

What you'll be doing

• Writing and managing proposals and RFP responses end to end, from receipt through to submission, driving the writing, review and approval cycle to tight deadlines
• Interpreting RFPs and client needs, and meeting technical SMEs to define project scope, budget and timelines
• Pulling together pricing and forecast data to support proposal generation
• Using templates and writing standards to ensure every bid is consistent, readable and high quality
• Partnering with Business Development to support pre-sales conversations, and acting as the link between the site and prospective customers, including supporting client visits
• Spotting trends in the pipeline and helping identify strategic opportunities
• Maintaining the proposal database, legal files and Business Development Master Index

About you

• Previous CDMO experience (essential)
• Full-cycle proposal writing experience (essential), from RFP review and scoping through to pricing, drafting, review and submission
• Degree in Chemistry or a related science (an advanced degree in Business is desirable)
• Ideally 5+ years in pharma; ADC experience is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a strong eye for detail and flow
• Confident with Microsoft Office, including MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Organised and self-directed, able to prioritise and deliver to deadlines while working remotely
• A natural relationship builder, comfortable with colleagues and customers alike

Please note
This is a home-based role. Occasional site visits may be required, which may involve time in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or laboratory environment, with PPE provided where required.
Why apply?
Flexible home-based working, a specialist and growing biologics business, and real influence over how new business is won, with the chance to make an immediate impact.