At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the creation of impactful proposals for life-changing medicines.
- Company: Join Pharmaron, a global leader in drug development and manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, continuous learning, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while growing your career.
- Qualifications: BSc in Life Sciences and experience in proposal management or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Pharmaron is a global CRO/CDMO supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies from drug discovery through to manufacturing. With more than 25,000 employees across 23 locations, we work with over 3,000 customers worldwide to help bring new therapies to life.
As Proposals Manager, you will lead the development of high-quality, commercially competitive proposals for our biologics development and manufacturing services. You will bring together scientific, operational and financial information, translating complex requirements into clear and compelling customer proposals. Working closely with Business Development, Scientific, Operations, Finance and Legal teams, you will manage the full proposal lifecycle, support contract discussions and help ensure a smooth handover into project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead proposals, quotations and bid documentation from initial request through to submission.
- Translate technical and commercial information into clear, customer-focused proposals.
- Coordinate input from Scientific, Operations, Finance, Business Development and Legal teams.
- Ensure proposals are accurate, competitive and aligned with pricing and margin expectations.
- Support contract reviews and commercial negotiations.
- Partner with Business Development teams on opportunity planning and bid strategy.
- Track proposal activity, pipeline, win rates and turnaround times through dashboards and reports.
- Use data to identify improvements and support commercial decision-making.
- Continuously improve proposal templates, processes and content.
- Support project planning, risk tracking and handover into project delivery.
- Provide cover for Project Managers when required.
About You
You will have:
- A BSc in Life Sciences or a related field.
- Experience within a CDMO, CRO, biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment.
- Experience in proposal management, bid management or commercial operations.
- A good understanding of biologics development and manufacturing services.
- Proven experience writing technical or commercial proposals.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to simplify complex scientific information.
- Experience working across scientific, operational, commercial and finance teams.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel or Power BI.
- A PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification would be advantageous.
Why Pharmaron?
- Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive environment where teamwork, learning and innovation are encouraged.
- Impactful Work: Your contribution will support the development and manufacture of life-changing medicines.
- Career Growth: Access continuous learning and development opportunities within a growing global organisation.
- People-Centric Values: Our values, Employees Number One and Clients Centered, guide everything we do.
How to Apply
Join Pharmaron and take a key role in developing compelling proposals that connect customer needs with our scientific and manufacturing capabilities. Apply online today.
Proposals Manager employer: Pharmaron Biologics
Pharmaron is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Cardiff where you can thrive as a Quality and EHS Advisor. With a strong focus on employee development, our supportive Compliance team encourages growth through diverse responsibilities in quality assurance and environmental health and safety. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative culture that values your contributions.
