Job Summary

The Sr. Technical Proposal Manager will be responsible for interacting with clients and commercial team members to scope programs and develop customized proposals for prospective and existing clients for Phase I through Commercial cell therapies. The Sr. Technical Proposal Manager will be required to work independently using their expertise in Cell Therapy to generate cohesive, accurate Proposals in response to Request for Information (RFIs)/Request for Proposals (RFPs).

Position will work remotely, from home office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  
•    Serve as the key interface with internal stakeholders to facilitate the evaluation of new opportunities, initiation of programs, development of proposals and support of Business Development (BD) 
•    Qualify bids RFIs/RFPs with BD and clients to ensure appropriate service is provided.
•    Attend client calls to determine needs of client and their programs for use in generation of proposals. 
•    Facilitate internal calls to work with operations and quality to develop customized proposals that meet internal quality standards and external client needs to present capabilities, timelines and pricing to clients.
•    Assist in all aspects of proposal and/or Statement of Work (SOW) development while adhering to agreed-upon scope and pricing processes
•    Collaborated with key internal stakeholders on areas such Full-Time Equivalent (FTE’s), timeline, etc., to allow the program design, proposal generation, resource and timeline estimates, and pricing required for a robust and strategic project proposal
•    Build trust and influence with cross-functional stakeholders by being an advisor and expert on proposals for Operations and Clients
•    Ensure legal documentation (i.e., Confidentiality Agreement (CDA) or Master Services Agreement (MSA) is in place for proposal generation working with BD and legal team to secure before proposal issuance
•    Follow up with sales and project management to ensure that proposals are complete and answer the client’s needs
•    Creatively identify ways to win open proposals by working with BD, scientific staff, finance, operations management and others.
•    Lead proposal document process improvement projects and initiatives
•    Assist management in monitoring pricing practices to determine accuracy and relevance to study type, service and operation processes.
•    Update and maintain applicable databases and department files as required.
•    Achieve proposal writer KPIs including timeliness and accuracy of proposals
•    Provide coverage for peers during high volume periods
•    Perform all other related duties as assigned.
 

Job Qualifications

•    Education:  Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in science, business, or marketing related discipline.
•    Experience:  10 years Contract Manufacturing experience in Cell and or Gene Therapies preferred. Knowledge of proposal structure and/or proposal writing experience preferred.
•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Minimum of 15 yrs of proposal writing experience in cell therapy manufacturing in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
•    Other:  Capable of working with a minimum of supervision, able to handle multiple tasks, and effectively prioritize based on departmental goals. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Organizational skills and attention to detail required.  Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Ability to work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines. Understanding of business/sales process required.  

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $96,000 – $106,000K USD annually. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.