Proposal Writer

Job Responsibilities

• Leads strategy development conveyed in proposal documents, ensuring alignment with Syneos Health style, branding, messaging, and business objectives.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders (e.g., BD, operational, medical, finance, and proposals) to develop concise, creative strategies that effectively articulate customer needs and win themes critical to generating new business awards.
• Creates high-quality, customized and compelling proposal documents focused on customer solutions that highlight company differentiation, innovation and operational strategy.
• Drives the proposal strategy from concept through final delivery.
• Engages in shaping study-specific strategy by making recommendations for cross-organizational services, tools, and technology that differentiate the organization from the competition.
• Challenges stakeholders to think creatively, proposing innovative solutions that align with customer and patient needs.
• Researches each assigned project indication, applying learnings to inform discussions, as well as strategy and content development.
• Determines project milestones and team member responsibilities, allowing flexibility to adapt as priorities shift while maintaining a balance between acquiring necessary input and customer deadlines.
• Buils strong relationships with stakeholders and decision makers to expedite problem solving and promote seamless collaboration.
• Approaches projects with enthusiasm, supporting ongoing engagement of team members.
• Identifies key content for archiving and proactively fills content gaps, developing new content that enhances Syneos Health competitive position.
• Serves as the document owner and writer for high-profile RFPs, RFIs, and proactive outreach projects, synthesizing input from multiple contributors into cohesive, persuasive narratives.
• Takes an active role in resolving conflicts and removing barriers to maintain progress toward high-quality deliverables, with support as needed.
• Mets deadlines consistently by establishing priorities and target dates for document contributions, review, and approval by key stakeholders including executive leadership.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in life sciences, marketing, communications, business administration or a related discipline.
• One to two (1-2) years of experience in the CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry including technical writing, communications, or marketing experience.
• Proposal experience strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the drug development process including functional operations and regulatory guidelines and directives.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate scientific and business information (e.g., clinical trial protocols) and use conclusions to write persuasive and technical sales documents.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft® Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with SharePoint and additional industry-related tools preferred (e.g., AI).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Strong project and process management skills with ability to lead and mentor others.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy, quality, and detail.
• Able to comfortably engage with executive and senior management.
• Able to be flexible, adapt to change and work independently, as well as collaborate as part of a team in a matrix environment.
• Resourceful and proactive.
• Able to multitask under tight deadlines on several projects with specific and unique requirements, while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality work.
• Keen observer, listener, and communicator with problem-solving abilities.
• Strong orientation toward customer service and high level of personal responsibility and quality.
• Passion for turning complex ideas into compelling stories.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office equipment, etc. and to move between office locations.
• Ability to maintain a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally manipulate (e.g., lift, carry, move) office items and packages of light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds.
• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment (e.g., scanner, phone, printer, copier).
• Ability to perceive and assess written materials for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to frequently communicate with colleagues on the phone, by email, and in-person.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• The noise level in the work environment is low.
• This is a largely sedentary role.