# Proposal Development Specialist - Life SciencesJob TypeFull TimeLocationRemoteExperience4+ years overall, including at least 2 years dedicated to proposal developmentPosted On01-10-2026### QualificationsBachelor's/Master's degree in LifeScience### Job Description**Role Overview:**We are looking for a Proposal Development Specialist who combines strong proposal/bid management skills with working knowledge across Clinical Technology, Data Engineering, Data Science, and Supply Chain. This role owns the end-to-end development of proposals and RFP/RFI responses for life sciences clients - partnering with subject matter experts to turn technical capabilities into clear, compelling, and compliant proposal content. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in life sciences proposal development and brings the versatility to represent multiple technical domains accurately in client-facing materials.**Must have requirements:*** Prior hands-on working experience in proposal development (RFP/RFI response, bid/proposal management) - not just exposure or peripheral involvement.* Solid understanding of technologies and the latest technical specifications within the life sciences field, spanning Clinical Technology, Data Engineering, Data Science, and Supply Chain.* Strong presentation skills, including the ability to independently build polished, client-ready PowerPoint decks.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.**Key Responsibilities:*** Proposal Development & Management+ Lead end-to-end proposal development - RFP/RFI analysis, solutioning inputs, content development, review cycles, and final submission - within tight, client-driven deadlines.+ Partner with subject matter experts across Clinical Technology, Data Engineering, Data Science, and Supply Chain to translate technical capabilities into clear, client-ready proposal narratives.+ Own proposal timelines and version control across multiple contributors, ensuring every submission is complete, compliant, and on time.+ Build and maintain a reusable content library - case studies, capability statements, resumes, past performance summaries - to accelerate future life sciences pursuits.* Life Sciences Domain Focus+ Develop proposals and pitch materials tailored to pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences sponsor/CRO opportunities.+ Stay current on life sciences industry trends, regulatory considerations, and the competitive landscape to sharpen proposal positioning.+ Work with sales/BD leads to shape win themes and value propositions specific to life sciences accounts.* Cross-Domain Technical Fluency+ Build working knowledge of Clinical Technology (EDC, IRT, ePRO, eCOA), Data Engineering & Data Science (ETL, analytics, AI/ML), and Supply Chain solutions to represent offerings accurately in proposals.+ Coordinate with technical and delivery teams to gather accurate scope, staffing, and delivery-approach details for each pursuit.* Stakeholder & Campus Engagement+ Support engagement with Tier 1 and Tier 2 engineering/management institutes for talent sourcing, employer branding, or academic collaboration tied to business development initiatives.+ Represent the organization in campus interactions and coordinate with HR/Talent Acquisition on related activities.* Process & Quality+ Ensure every proposal meets formatting, compliance, and brand standards before submission.+ Drive continuous improvement of proposal templates, playbooks, and processes.+ Track win/loss metrics and feed lessons learned back into future proposals.**Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor's or master's degree from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institute (engineering, life sciences, business, or a related field).* 4+ years of overall professional experience, including at least 2 years specifically in proposal development or bid management.* Demonstrated experience developing proposals for life sciences (pharma, biotech, or CRO) clients.* Working knowledge across two or more of: Clinical Technology (EDC/IRT/ePRO/eCOA), Data Engineering, Data Science, and Supply Chain.* Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate technical content for varied audiences.* Excellent project management skills; able to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines.* Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace and familiarity with proposal management or collaboration tools.**What Success Looks Like :*** High-quality, compliant proposals submitted on time, every time, with minimal last-minute rework.### Apply for This Position