Proposal Writer I

THE POSITION: In this key role you will have responsibility for leading and contributing to the development of proposals, responses to requests for information (RFIs) and other relevant documents, collaborating with employees within various functional areas as required. This includes agreeing the sales strategy for the opportunity with the sales team, running internal “kick off meetings” with the proposal contributing team, drafting proposals and expediting requests to senior leaders for the provision of expert text in line with the strategic vision for the proposal. The writer must develop documents efficiently, accurately, according to EVERSANA SOPs, and within the deadlines specified. In addition, the Proposal Writer is accountable for communicating the status of projects and elevating potential problems with relevant department directors and senior management in order to ensure EVERSANA success. This is a highly-visible role and as the successful candidate, you will be interacting with senior management from across the organization. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are critical, along with good writing ability, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the proposal development process maintaining timelines for deliverables for internal and external clients, plan and communicate effectively to enforce internal deadlines on a large team of people from diverse departments across the organization Research information for Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) Create and edit proposals and related documents based on the client’s requirements/specifications, team meetings and discussions, and incorporating strategy, completeness, quality and adherence with proposal standards Liaise on an as needed basis with Business Development and Operational staff to design proposals and edit added text Maintain Department tracking including updating SalesForce as required Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB: Travel National travel 3-5 times per year. Hours 40 hrs per week, M-F MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Demonstrable ability to understand complex concepts/ideas and apply them to a specific function/task; Self-starter as demonstrated by actively seeking out solutions to problems/self-educating where knowledge is lacking. Both of these may be demonstrated through possession of a bachelor’s degree, but in lieu of this, other qualifications/experience will be considered. Knowledge of pharmaceutical development and commercialization Previous industry-related experience Must be highly organized with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Demonstrated strong writing skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good attention to detail – quality driven Exceptional computer skills with expert working knowledge of Microsoft Office® (specifically Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree One year’s experience working within pharmaceutical development or commercialization PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Office: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations. For a full list of locations, visit eversana.com/careers. More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers. EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time. EEO STATEMENTS: From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. 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