Manager Proposals

Novotech; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Professional development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Novotech is seeking a Manager of Proposals to own day‑to‑day execution and performance of the proposals team. This role ensures on‑time, high‑quality delivery aligned to sales priorities while coaching proposal professionals. You will lead, coach, and develop team members, set goals, and drive standardized workflows.

As a global clinical CRO, Novotech values collaboration, inclusion, and development. The role emphasizes cross‑functional partnership with sales and leadership, with opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of proposal or sales operations experience.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Own proposal workload, prioritization, and SLA performance.
• Ensure consistent application of proposal processes and standards.
• Act as escalation point for execution issues.
• Lead, coach, and develop proposal team members.

Skills

Proposal experience

People leadership

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Description:

Role Summary

The Manager of Proposals owns day‑to‑day execution and performance of the proposal team. This role ensures proposals are delivered on time, at high quality, and aligned to sales priorities while coaching and developing proposal professionals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Execution & Performance

• Own proposal workload, prioritization, and SLA performance.
• Ensure consistent application of proposal processes and standards.
• Act as escalation point for execution issues.

2. People Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop proposal team members.
• Set goals, performance expectations, and development plans.

3. Process Management

• Enforce standardized workflows and quality standards.
• Support implementation of process improvements.

4. Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Partner with Sales leadership on pipeline support and prioritization.
• Communicate capacity, risks, and performance to leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• 6+ years of proposal or sales operations experience.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.

Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only one of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs. We are looking for people who are passionate about working in clinical research and biotech, including people who identify with LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every application. We look forward to talking to you about working at Novotech.

Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO).

At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. As a globally recognized leader in clinical research and scientific advisory services, we are proud to combine our position at the forefront of the industry with an award-winning workplace culture that values ambition, innovation, and growth. Named Employer of Choice, Great Place to Work and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), we are committed to fostering an environment that reflects the life‑changing work we do.

Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint, now with 30+ offices across Asia‑Pacific, the United States, and Europe. This growing network unites professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

At Novotech, our employees are at the heart of our success. By offering trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, our flexible benefits framework, we empower team members to create an effective work‑life balance that delivers professional satisfaction and maximum results for clients.

With access to mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a dynamic community, Novotech offers a platform for driven individuals to achieve personal growth while shaping the future of healthcare. Join us to be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambition to make a global impact.

At Novotech we have advanced therapeutic and regulatory expertise, the ability to execute across markets and a client‑centric service model,so that our clients get a trusted, long‑term partner and an accelerated path to bring their life‑changing advances to market. This gives our employees the opportunity to develop their careers by joining a diverse and supportive global organization with a collaborative culture, whilst working with clients on the cutting‑edge of life sciences. At Novotech you will work alongside empowered teams with a shared commitment to success.

• Strategic vs transactional mindset.
• Ability to gain insights and make proactive decisions quickly.
• Culture that fosters partnership and collaboration, where every voice is heard and valued.
• Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership team.

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