Manager, Contracts and Proposals

Project Farma; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in life sciences consulting is seeking a Manager, Contracts and Proposals to drive business growth through proposal management. The role involves leading the proposal lifecycle, ensuring high-quality submissions, and collaborating with experts across the organization. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the life sciences sector and possess strong analytical and writing skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k Plan with company match

Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays

Company Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

Continuing Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4–8 years of experience in proposal development, contract management, or business development.
• Proven success in leading proposal efforts for complex technical services.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end proposal development lifecycle.
• Partner with SMEs to craft tailored solutions for clients.
• Ensure proposals reflect organizational capabilities.

Skills

Proposal development

Contract management

Excellent writing skills

Cross-functional team management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Proposal management tools

Job description

Welcome to the forefront of innovation in cutting edge patient centered treatments! We are seeking the best and the brightest to join our high performing organization as a Manager, Contracts and Proposals. As a leader within the life science industry, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and redefining the standards of excellence.

Candidates can be based out of any geography but will be expected to travel as needed. As Contracts and Proposals Manager, you will lead the strategic development and execution of contracts and proposals that support Project Farma’s consulting services. This role is pivotal in driving business growth through high-impact proposal management, ensuring alignment with client needs.

Key Requirements:

• Lead the end-to-end proposal development lifecycle, from RFP/RFI analysis to final submission of all new or substantive change orders for existing projects.
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs), business development, and technical teams to gather insights and craft tailored solutions for clients.
• Ensure proposals reflect Project Farma’s capabilities.
• Support contract negotiations.
• Maintain and continuously improve proposal templates, boilerplate content, and process documentation.
• Assist operations leaders with continuously improving resource resumes.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to continuously improve proposal quality.
• Support partnership onboarding and development and customer business reviews.
• Deliver proposal training for internal teams.

Metrics for Success:

• Proposal Win Rate: Percentage of proposals resulting in awarded contracts.
• Cycle Time: Adherence to RFP timelines and submittal requirements.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Internal and external feedback on proposal quality and collaboration.
• Process Efficiency: Improvements in proposal development workflows and resource utilization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in delivering similar services in the life sciences industry.
• Minimum of 4–8 years of experience in proposal development, contract management, or business development within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotech industries.
• Proven success in leading proposal efforts for complex technical services.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into persuasive proposal content.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with subject matter experts in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools.

Other Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree at a minimum in a relevant discipline.
• Experience delivering services in Life Sciences manufacturing projects.
• Familiarity with capital project delivery.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including FDA, EMA, and global GMP standards.

In return for your skills, knowledge, and passion, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective your first day of employment
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Assistance

Who are we?

As a Patient Focused, People First delivery team, we are committed to advancing manufacturing to achieve operational excellence and accelerate speed to market for next-generation medicines.

Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.