Proposal Manager

We are the company that cares – for our staff, for our clients, for our partners and for the quality of work we do. A dynamic, global company founded in 1995, we bring together more than 3,200 driven, dedicated and passionate individuals. We work on the frontline of medical science, changing lives, and bringing new medicines to those who need them.
At PSI, Proposal Manager coordinates all phases of PSI’s proposal process while maintaining the company’s win rate of 30% and higher. You will contribute to everything from RFP strategy to bid defense slide decks. You will partner with global teams of subject matter experts from Feasibility, Medical Affairs, Project Management, Clinical Operations, Budgeting, and Business Development to rapidly produce winning proposals.
This position is home-based
This full proposal development cycle will include:
Preparing viable RFP calendars and ensuring RFP milestones are met by all involved individuals in a timely manner
Organizing, attending, and leading strategy calls for each RFP; preparing and distributing minutes/action items
Developing draft budgets: reviewing clients’ specifications, obtaining quality feedback from various stakeholders within the company
Working with the budgeting team to develop competitive budgets and obtaining missing costs
Preparing vendor RFPs and obtaining vendor quotes
Writing strategic proposals that meet our clients’ needs
Providing support for bid defense meetings
Maintaining all RFPs in Salesforce and PSI’s CTMS
A minimum of a four-year degree from an accredited college or University
Experience managing full-service clinical trial proposals at a CRO
Writing and editing skills
Analytical skills
Time management and organization skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments under deadlines
Proven track record of proposal win rates
Flexibility and creativity in responding to potential clients
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
This is a creative tight-knit team of professionals motivated by producing quality proposals that resonate with our customers. Our culture is open, collaborative, and purposeful. We’re now looking for talented people who don’t believe in one-size-fits-all templates and have a passion for writing proposals that get read and remembered.