Entry Clinical Trials Proposal Writer

Medpace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days

Company-sponsored employee appreciation events

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Discounted tuition for UC online programs

Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a full-time Proposal Writer to join their Proposal and Feasibility team in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role involves collaborating with operations and business development to prepare proposals that blend scientific, operational, and financial insights, providing significant opportunities for career development. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in a life science field, alongside strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life science field required.
• Master’s degree in life science field preferred.
• Strong initiative to learn.
• Project management skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal planning meetings to identify issues and client requirements.
• Review and analyze RFP and RFI documents to understand client needs.
• Draft standard documents in accordance with agreed strategy.

Skills

Project management

Strong written communication skills

Strong oral communication skills

Initiative to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science

Master’s degree in life science

Job description

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Proposal Writer to join our Proposal and Feasibility team. This position will work closely with the operations and business development teams to prepare proposals for new business in the pharmaceutical industry with the opportunity to develop strategical content at the intersection of science, operations and financewhile developing your career. If you want an exciting career where using your previous expertise 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 informationReview
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in life science field required, Master’s degree in life science field preferred
• 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.

Cincinnati Perks

• Cincinnati Campus Overview
• Flexible work environment
• Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
• Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
• Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Discounted tuition for UC online programs

Awards

• Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer

• 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.