Bid Response Strategy Manager

Life Science Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Recruitment in Dublin is seeking a Bid / RFP Response Strategy Manager to lead a proposal team and elevate the quality and impact of commercial submissions. You will guide the end-to-end lifecycle, ensuring accurate, compliant, and highly compelling responses to win new business.

The role bridges commercial leadership with the proposal function, driving best-in-class processes and using technology to improve efficiency across global bids.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in bid management, proposal development, or sales operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional workflows and complex project timelines.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to craft persuasive commercial content.
• Experience in a managerial or lead capacity, with a focus on team development.
• Experience with proposal software (e.g., Qvidian or Responsive) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Proposal Managers through active coaching and development.
• Manage the intake and qualification framework for all incoming RFP requests.
• Drive the adoption of proposal automation tools and maintain high standards for content quality.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to refine value propositions for high-value opportunities.
• Oversee the strategic response for complex, large-scale tenders.

Skills

Bid management

Proposal development

Team leadership

Strategy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong written communication

Tools

Qvidian

Responsive

Job description

Are you a bid management professional looking to move into a high-impact leadership role? A global leader in the professional services sector is seeking an Bid / RFP Response Strategy Manager to lead their Dublin-based proposal team. This is a pivotal position focused on elevating the quality of commercial submissions and driving the strategic direction of the bid function.

Role Overview

As the Bid / RFP Response Strategy Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end proposal lifecycle. Your mission is to ensure the delivery of accurate, compliant, and highly compelling responses that secure new business. You will act as a bridge between the commercial leadership and the proposal team, implementing best-in-class processes and leveraging technology to improve efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Proposal Managers through active coaching and development.
• Manage the intake and qualification framework for all incoming RFP requests.
• Drive the adoption of proposal automation tools and maintain high standards for content quality.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to refine value propositions for high-value opportunities.
• Oversee the strategic response for complex, large-scale tenders.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience in bid management, proposal development, or sales operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional workflows and complex project timelines.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to craft persuasive commercial content.
• Experience in a managerial or lead capacity, with a focus on team development.
• Experience with proposal software (e.g., Qvidian or Responsive) is an advantage.

Why Consider This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a scaling, purpose-driven organisation that values innovation. You will have the mandate to overhaul existing processes and implement new technologies, directly impacting the company's global win rates. The role offers a competitive salary and the stability of working for a globally recognised, publicly traded entity.