Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. The Proposal Writer will lead the development of proposal documents and collaborate with internal stakeholders to create compelling proposals that articulate customer needs and highlight the company's differentiation.
Responsibilities
- Leads strategy development conveyed in proposal documents, ensuring alignment with Syneos Health style, branding, messaging, and business objectives
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders (e.g., BD, operational, medical, finance, and proposals) to develop concise, creative strategies that effectively articulate customer needs and win themes critical to generating new business awards
- Creates high-quality, customized and compelling proposal documents focused on customer solutions that highlight company differentiation, innovation and operational strategy
- Actively drives the proposal strategy from concept through final delivery
- Actively engages in shaping study-specific strategy by making recommendations for cross-organizational services, tools, and technology that differentiate the organization from the competition
- Challenges stakeholders to think creatively, proposing innovative solutions that align with customer and patient needs
- Researches each assigned project indication, applying learnings to inform discussions, as well as strategy and content development
- Drives actions by clearly communicating project milestones and team member responsibilities, allowing flexibility to adapt as priorities shift while maintaining a balance between acquiring necessary input and customer deadlines
- Builds strong relationships with stakeholders and decision makers to expedite problem solving and promote seamless collaboration
- Approaches projects with enthusiasm, supporting ongoing engagement of team members
- Identifies key content for archiving and proactively fills content gaps, developing new content that enhances Syneos Health competitive position
- Serves as the document owner and writer for high-profile RFPs, RFIs, and proactive outreach projects, synthesizing input from multiple contributors into cohesive, persuasive narratives
- Takes an active role in resolving conflicts and removing barriers to maintain progress toward high-quality deliverables, with support as needed
- Meets deadlines consistently by establishing priorities and target dates for document contributions, review, and approval by key stakeholders including executive leadership
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- BA/BS in life sciences, marketing, communications, business administration or a related discipline
- 1-2 years of experience in the CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry including technical writing, communications, or marketing experience
- Basic knowledge of the drug development process including functional operations and regulatory guidelines and directives
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate scientific and business information (e.g., clinical trial protocols) and use conclusions to write persuasive and technical sales documents
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft® Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
- Strong project and process management skills with ability to lead and mentor others
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy, quality, and detail
- Ability to comfortably engage with executive and senior management
- Ability to be flexible, adapt to change and work independently, as well as collaborate as part of a team in a matrix environment
- Resourceful and proactive
- Ability to multitask under tight deadlines on several projects with specific and unique requirements, while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality work
- Keen observer, listener, and communicator with problem-solving abilities
- Strong orientation toward customer service and high level of personal responsibility and quality
- Passion for turning complex ideas into compelling stories
- Proposal experience strongly preferred
- Experience with SharePoint and additional industry-related tools preferred (e.g., AI)
Benefits
- A company car or car allowance
- Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company match 401k
- Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time
- Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work
- Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements
Company Overview
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