Sr. Proposal Lead

Catalent; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

152 hours PTO + 8 paid holidays

401K match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

WellHub wellness program

Job summary

Catalent in Chelsea, MA is seeking a Proposal Lead to manage the quotation process onsite at our Chelsea location. You will lead cross-functional teams to scope opportunities, gain stakeholder approvals, and deliver timely Quotations to Clients.

The role requires life sciences or business background, plus 5+ years in related industry and proven project management experience. You will drive cost-effective pricing and collaborate across BD, Operations, and Finance to support global objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum Life Sciences Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• At least 5 years of related industry experience
• Previous project management experience required

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal process with cross-functional teams to scope opportunities and obtain approvals.
• Coordinate pricing, margins, and quotations to meet cost targets and client needs.
• Collaborate with BD, Operations, Finance to optimize manufacturing/packaging options and pricing.
• Communicate with client contacts and participate in meetings to support proposals.

Skills

Project management

Pricing and margin analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Client communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

• Onsite based out of our Chelsea, MA location

Position Summary

• Full time salaried position
• Onsite based out of our Chelsea, MA location

As a key member of the client relationship team, the Proposal Lead is responsible for project management of the proposal process, including leadership of cross-functional teams to scope opportunities and gain key stakeholder review and approval, as appropriate. The role also includes the pricing, margin analysis and generation of proposals, to deliver quality and on-time Quotations to Clients.

The Role

• Drives the proposal process and liaises with Project Management, BD, Clients, and Management/Key Stakeholders on the generation of, and pricing for, Quotations/QARs.
• Facilitates communication between functional areas of the organization (i.e. BD, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Finance, etc) to ensure on-time delivery of Quotations / proposals that are accurate and executable in terms of technical scope and meet costing / business margin targets.
• Works with all Operations functions to determine the most optimal and cost effective manufacturing/packaging methods and to request pricing on any additional items to support quotation generation, as needed.
• Communicates directly with client contacts; leads and participates in client meetings, to support the Proposal / BD process.
• Works collaboratively and professionally in accordance with the global processes and to support or lead global objectives.
• Works with BD, Operations, and Finance to produce optimal value pricing solutions.

Maintains pricing and client specific templates, as well as dedicated customer pricing, as appropriate.

• Assists in improving cost productivity between original Quotation/proposal vs. actual, and in line with business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Minimum of Life Sciences Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or business degree, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years+ related industry experience.
• Previous project management experience required.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• Generous 401K match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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