Associate Director, Proposals - UK - Remote

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.

What the Late Stage Business Development Operations Department does at Worldwide: Business Development Operations is a team of highly experienced Business Development professionals who drive significant bookings targets and support Worldwide’s strategic position in a competitive market through a culture of collaboration and innovation. This tenured team supports a strong portfolio of existing business as well as being responsible for the continued significant growth of Worldwide’s future pipeline and sponsors. The team is accountable for overall sales performance, the profitable achievement of sales goals, and for aligning sales objectives with Worldwide’s therapeutic and commercial strategies.

What The Associate Director, Proposals Does At Worldwide:

• Oversee assignment of RFPs/RFIs and manage proposal team workload distribution.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for proposal development challenges.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver strategic, customized proposals and pricing.
• Develop training tools to enhance team skills in writing and pricing strategy.
• Review SME inputs to ensure pricing aligns with operational and delivery goals.
• Maintain and update proposal and RFI content libraries for accuracy and reuse.
• Ensure proposals align with sponsor needs, win strategy, and budget expectations.

What You Will Bring To The Role:

• Proven leadership in matrixed environments, with strong mentoring and team development skills.
• Ability to plan, manage, and deliver complex proposal and pricing strategies.
• Deep understanding of proposal development, budgeting, and commercial strategy best practices.
• Expertise in pricing clinical development programs and crafting strategic summaries.
• Strong communication skills—clear, concise, and confident in both writing and speaking.
• Skilled at navigating fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with sound judgment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, with excellent self-motivation and multitasking abilities.

Your Experience:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred with 5–7+ years in proposal development or clinical research.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of Phase I–IV clinical trials and CRO operations.
• Skills & Competencies: Excellent writing, Microsoft Word proficiency, and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven coaching, negotiation, and team-building skills with global and cultural awareness.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity.