Senior Technical Bid Writer - Pharma/CDMO

SRG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG in Manchester is seeking a Technical Bid Writer to join the CDMO services team. You will lead end-to-end bid and proposal delivery, translating scientific content into client-focused language and coordinating across development, ADME sciences, manufacturing and operations.

The role requires exceptional writing, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while ensuring quality and compliance across submissions.

Qualifications

• Scientific or technical background in pharmaceuticals, biotech, CRO/CDMO or related environments.
• Proven experience producing high quality technical documentation (proposals, protocols, reports).
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with both technical and commercial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end to end delivery of bids and proposals, including RFPs, RFIs, tenders and client documentation.
• Translate complex scientific and technical content into clear, client focused language.
• Collaborate with internal teams across pharmaceutical development, ADME sciences, clinical manufacturing and operations.
• Manage timelines, inputs and internal review processes to ensure high quality, on time submissions.
• Ensure all proposals meet quality, compliance and governance standards.
• Support continuous improvement by developing content libraries, templates and best practices.
• Work closely with commercial and finance teams to ensure pricing accuracy and consistency.
• Provide written support for business development materials and, where required, participate in client interactions.

Skills

Scientific background

Technical writing

Bid proposal experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Job description

SRG in Manchester is seeking a Technical Bid Writer to join the CDMO services team. You will lead end-to-end bid and proposal delivery, translating scientific content into client-focused language and coordinating across development, ADME sciences, manufacturing and operations.

The role requires exceptional writing, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while ensuring quality and compliance across submissions.