Senior Proposal Manager - Writing Job at Worldwide Clinical Trials in Durham

Who We Are

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.

Why Worldwide

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.

Summary

The Senior Proposal Manager – Writing role leads proposal writing responsibilities for assigned projects, leads and supports proposal writing resource and process improvement initiatives, and mentors junior proposal writers. The Proposal Manager – Writing role works with Account Directors, subject matter experts (SMEs), and other Worldwide personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust proposals, leading the writing, coordination, and presentation of our responses in Word, PowerPoint, and other systems/formats.
• Work with Account Directors and SMEs to effectively manage the proposal development process.
• Actively participate in project strategy discussions, ensuring product/service offerings are clearly articulated in proposals.
• Proofread, edit, rewrite, and revise documents to ensure readability, consistency, accuracy, and relevance.
• Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, reviews, approvals, and signatures.
• Act as a focal point to collect information from various sources.
• Collaborate with SMEs to gather information and customize content.
• Collate proposal content independently as much as possible from team discussions and internal sources (e.g., libraries), requesting direct content from SMEs only when primary sources are not available.
• Respond to routine and non‑routine inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Apply strategic and customized solutions to proposal development.
• Increase responsibility for owning, driving, and supporting proposal writing resource and process improvement initiatives, collaborating with junior proposal writers, proposal writing people managers, and SMEs.
• Provide high level of mentorship to junior proposal writers (onboarding, training, ongoing learning and development).

Other Skills and Abilities

• Robust writing, project management, and time management skills to complete proposals on time and with high quality.
• Ability to mentor junior proposal writers in terms of writing, project management, and industry knowledge to complete proposals on time and with high quality and to keep the content library updated and accurate.
• Proven leadership skills in a matrixed environment; proven ability to effectively influence executive/c‑suite team members regarding their contribution to client deliverables.
• Comprehensive understanding of the proposal development process, the overall business organization, functional areas, and commercial strategy.
• Excellent analytical skills, oral and written communications, strong attention to detail, prioritization and time management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively multi‑task in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented, and dynamic environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make smart decisions independently.
• Excellent self‑motivation.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Requirements

• Excellent customer relationship management skills and strong commercial acumen.
• Strong organizational agility, negotiation skills, and demonstrated drive for results.
• Proven ability to build peer relationships and effective teams with demonstrated global and cultural awareness.
• Minimum five years’ experience in CRO/pharmaceutical business development or operational environment or as a Proposal Manager – Writing.
• Bachelor’s degree; master’s or PhD preferred (prefer degree in Life Sciences, Communications, Journalism, or Marketing).
• Knowledge of the CRO/pharmaceutical industry, knowledge of sales support activities, a strong understanding of study design, project management, and operational requirements for successful study implementation.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate processes and resources.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

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. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.