Senior Technical Lead, BD

KBI Biopharma, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 115,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) matching

Job summary

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a skilled Technical Proposal Writer to focus on writing detailed project plans for contract process development and GMP manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a background in scientific writing and biotechnological experience.

Responsibilities include developing comprehensive proposals, coordinating with subject matter experts, and meeting proposal deadlines. This position is remote-eligible with a preference for candidates to work onsite in Durham, NC 1–2 times per week.

Additionally, competitive benefits include medical coverage and an annual bonus, among others.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in scientific/biotechnology research or technical support.
• Proven expertise in proposal or RFP writing.
• Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit detailed technical proposals for KBI services.
• Coordinate with SMEs to clarify scope of work.
• Develop proposals including executive summaries, pricing, and timelines.

Skills

Scientific writing skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master of Science

Ph.D.

Job description

Position Summary

Primary responsibility writing and editing detailed technical proposals and project plans for KBI services aimed at contract process development, analytics, and GMP manufacturing of biotherapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Review client RFPs and coordinate with cross-functional SMEs to clarify scope of work and deliverables.
• Develop proposals by assembling background, product design, technical information, tasks, objectives, outcomes, deliverables, methods, and budget.
• Write, revise, and edit proposal drafts, including executive summaries, assumptions, scopes of work, pricing, and timelines (e.g., Gantt charts).
• Ensure accuracy of proposal content, pricing calculations, timelines and alignment to best practices and templates.
• Maintain quality results using proposal writing standards and templates.
• Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates.
• Participate in client meetings from a technical sales role, representing KBI’s technical capabilities.
• Support client meetings, address corrections, refinements, and alternative project plans.
• Develop, manage, and maintain a centralized RFI/RFP knowledge database.
• Coordinate proposal development workflow between business development and SMEs, and prepare minutes and escalation documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with 5+ years of scientific or biotechnology experience in research, development, manufacturing or technical support, OR Master of Science with 2+ years, OR Ph.D with 1+ year.
• Proven scientific writing skills and experience in proposal or RFP writing.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams to fulfill client needs and expectations.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
• High orientation for quality, customer service, integrity, and personal responsibility.
• Analytical strengths with attention to detail and solution-oriented approaches.
• Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels.

Benefits

• Salary range: $84,000 – $115,500 (subject to experience and qualifications).
• Annual bonus, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401(k) matching with 60‑day vesting, and employee recognition programs.

Location & Travel

Remote‑eligible; preferred to work onsite in Durham, NC 1–2 times per week. Up to 10% travel.

EEO Statement

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.