Proposal Writer
Durham, NC
Business Development /
FT /
Remote
At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.
The Proposal Writer assists in all aspects of quote, budget, and proposal generation. We are looking for candidates who have experience in a corporate GxP setting. This role is not lab-based, but our best candidates have lab experience or experience with the types of assays we do here. You are self-motivated, an independent thinker, and highly detail oriented.
As a Proposal Writer your day-to-day activities will include:
- Generates draft proposals and budgets for assigned opportunities, while understanding and adhering to company proposal and pricing processes
- Reviews Requests for Proposal (RFP) or Information (RFI) and clinical protocols to ensure full understanding of client requirements. Collaborates with the appropriate stakeholders to obtain any missing information required to properly define scope.
- Interfaces with departments such as Business Development, Scientific Office, and Operations to compile high-quality and accurate proposals.
- Ensures timely delivery of assigned proposals to clients.
- Estimates costs and labor needs during the budget generation process
- Supports other proposal writers and performs quality control review of proposals.
- Maintains appropriate knowledge of the current scientific and regulatory environments.
- Assists with departmental initiatives and process improvements.
These are skills needed to be successful:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to successfully interact with key internal stakeholders and clients under time constraints
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Ability to understand pricing models
- Superior attention to detail
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects/tasks while still delivering high quality results
- Strong organizational and project administration skills
Minimum Preferred Qualifications - Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, business administration, or related field
- One-Two (1-2) years' experience in a regulated scientific environment, including laboratory or support experience
- Experience in proposal writing including budgeting, pricing, and collaborating with subject matter experts in biotech, pharmaceutical, CRO/CMO or similar organizations
- Experience using Salesforce.com or similar CRM platform
- Knowledge base in science with the relevant regulations for our industry is preferred
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
- This is a full-time remote position
- Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook
- Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required
- Occasional travel required
BENEFITS AND OTHER PERKS
Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (12 scheduled; 3 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
BioAgilytix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
