Entry Clinical Trials Proposal Writer

About the Role

We are seeking a full-time, office-based Proposal Writer to join our Proposal and Feasibility team. This position will work closely with the operations and business development teams to prepare proposals for new business in the pharmaceutical industry. You will have the opportunity to develop strategic content at the intersection of science, operations, and finance while advancing your career.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal planning meetings to:
  • Identify issues and client requirements
  • Recommend proposal and overall study strategies based on experience
  • Encourage multi-disciplinary discussions among subject matter experts to facilitate high-quality contributions
  • Establish timelines and deliverables and hold internal stakeholders accountable
• Extract relevant content from Subject-Matter Experts and consolidate this expertise into a meaningful proposal narrative, including data visualization materials.
• Review and analyze Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) documents to understand client requirements and identify missing information.
• Collate follow-up questions for additional information as requested.
• Draft standard documents in accordance with agreed strategy and sponsor requirements within expedited timelines.
• Contribute to assigned process improvement initiatives and support implementation.
• Define action plans and timelines; manage and modify proposals to ensure alignment with client requirements and business strategies.
• Perform quality control/peer review and participate in the finalization and distribution of documents to customers and internal departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong initiative to learn.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Project management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks.

About the Company

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across major therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits.
• Office-based culture with occasional work-from-home flexibility for eligible positions after training.
• Company-sponsored social events and intramural sports.

Work Environment

• Purpose-driven work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts.
• Collaborative culture with open communication, mutual trust, and accessible leadership.
• Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities and industry-renowned onboarding and training programs.
• Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities.
• Modern corporate campus in Cincinnati designed to support collaboration and productivity, featuring:
  • Multiple on-site dining options.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • 24/7 on-site fitness and wellness facilities.