Strategic Proposal Writer

About the role

Join our team as a Strategic Proposal Writer in our Proposals and Contracts team. We are seeking FSO & FSP Proposal Writing experience within the CRO industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive Proposal Success
• Collaborate with proposal managers and sales leaders to develop persuasive, differentiated proposal content that wins business.
• Conduct thorough market and therapeutic area research to ensure proposals are informed, relevant, and compelling.
• Contribute strategic insights to planning meetings—identifying client needs, recommending study approaches, and ensuring feasible, high-quality solutions.
• Own the proposal development process from strategy through delivery, managing timelines and ensuring all stakeholders are aligned.
• Maintain and enhance our proposal and contract templates, ensuring they're current and accessible.
• Contribute to case studies and thought leadership materials.
• Share lessons learned with the team to continuously improve our processes.
• Mentor and support junior team members as you grow into a leadership role.

Requirements

• Experienced: Strong proposal and/or contract management experience from a CRO or similar organization. FSP experience highly advantageous.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional eye for accuracy and quality, with strong organizational skills that let you juggle multiple priorities seamlessly.
• Strategic Communicator: Write with clarity and impact, crafting language that resonates with clients and differentiates our solutions.
• Global Mindset: Understand the nuances of clinical research across different regions and cultures, with experience working in multinational environments.
• Team Player: Confident collaborating across all levels, from frontline staff to senior executives, and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), design tools, and database systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Communication, Design, Business, or equivalent field.
• MBA preferred.
• Fluency in English and local language (written and oral).
• Comprehensive understanding of FSP models, clinical study conduct and contractual frameworks.
• Proven ability to craft compelling, differentiated proposal strategies.