Senior Proposal Associate - Writing - US - Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials Co., Ltd.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Senior Proposal Associate – Writing to lead proposal writing for assigned projects and support content management across the team.

You will collaborate with Account Directors, SMEs, Proposal Managers, and other Worldwide personnel to ensure high-quality, timely submissions that clearly communicate our offerings.

Qualifications

• Robust writing, project management, and time management skills.
• Minimum two years' CRO/pharmaceutical business development or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree; master's or PhD preferred (Life Sciences, Communications, Journalism, or Marketing).
• Experience drafting RFIs in CRO environment or pharma/biotech outsourcing preferred.
• Knowledge of CRO/pharmaceutical industry and sales support activities.
• Ability to advise and interact with all levels of management.
• Strong customer relationship management skills and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust proposals, leading writing, coordination, and presentation of responses.
• Coordinate with Account Directors and SMEs to manage the proposal development process.
• Participate in project strategy discussions and articulate offerings in proposals.
• Proofread, edit, rewrite, and revise documents for readability and accuracy.
• Meet proposal deadlines by setting priorities and target dates.
• Act as a focal point to collect information from various sources.

Skills

Planning & time management

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Who we are

We're a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world's most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.

Senior Proposal Associate – Writing

The Senior Proposal Associate – Writing role leads proposal writing responsibilities for assigned projects, supports our overall content management, and completes additional proposal writing team tasks as needed. The Senior Proposal Associate – Writing role works with Account Directors, subject matter experts (SMEs), Proposal Managers, and other Worldwide personnel.

What you will do

• Develop robust proposals, leading the writing, coordination, and presentation of our responses in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other systems/formats.
• Work with Account Directors and SMEs to effectively manage the proposal development process.
• Actively participate in project strategy discussions, ensuring product/service offerings are clearly articulated in proposals.
• Proofread, edit, rewrite, and revise documents to ensure readability, consistency, accuracy, and relevance.
• Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, reviews, approvals, and signatures.
• Act as a focal point to collect information from various sources.

What you will bring to the role

• Effective planning, strategizing, managing, monitoring, scheduling, and critiquing skills.
• Compelling written and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely present information.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work in a dynamic team with various personnel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Frequent interaction with internal customers required.
• Ability to handle multiple short-term assignments and project deliverables with strict deadlines in a constantly dynamic environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.

Your experience

• Robust writing, project management, and time management skills to complete proposals on time and with high quality.
• Minimum two years' experience in CRO/pharmaceutical business development or operational, academic, or corporate environment or as a Proposal Associate – Writing.
• Bachelor's degree; master's or PhD preferred (prefer degree in Life Sciences, Communications, Journalism, or Marketing).
• Experience drafting RFIs in a CRO environment, or in pharma/biotech outsourcing preferred.
• Knowledge of the CRO/pharmaceutical industry, knowledge of sales support activities, and an understanding of study design, project management, and operational requirements for successful study implementation.
• Ability to advise and interact with all levels of management.
• Strong customer relationship management skills and strong commercial acumen.

Salary and benefits

At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation. The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates): United States of America - $65,000.00 - $129,000.00 The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.

Company Culture

We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity.

We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.

Additional Information

For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn. This is who we are. We're a team of clinicians, scientists, and researchers who want to make healthcare better. We were founded on an unwavering commitment to authentic, personalized attention. And today, as CROs consolidate and the industry changes rapidly, that personalized attention is more important than ever. We all came to this industry for different reasons, from different walks of life. If you ask any one of us why we're here, you'll get a different answer. And that's what makes us special.