Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. The Senior Proposal Writer serves as a strategic proposal leader responsible for developing complex, competitive proposals that support manufacturer access to specialty pharmacy products and services.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end development and submission of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other client-facing proposal materials supporting Accredo Specialty Pharmacy and CuraScript Specialty Distribution opportunities
- Facilitate proposal strategy discussions with Business Development, Account Management, Finance, Clinical, Product, Operations, Legal, and executive leadership to develop competitive and differentiated solutions
- Partner with internal stakeholders to identify risks, opportunities, and win strategies that support access to specialty pharmaceutical products, services, and manufacturer programs
- Develop, write, edit, customize, and QA proposal responses that align with client requirements, market dynamics, and organizational objectives
- Research and collaborate with subject matter experts to create accurate, compliant, and compelling proposal content
- Coordinate pricing-related proposal components and ensure alignment across all proposal deliverables
- Ensure proposal responses comply with client requirements, internal policies, and subject matter expert approval processes while maintaining high-quality standards
- Maintain and enhance proposal content libraries and response databases to ensure content remains current, accurate, and aligned with organizational capabilities
- Lead cross-functional projects, process improvement initiatives, and departmental programs that enhance proposal quality, operational efficiency, and business performance (as needed)
- Support the development of best practices, standard operating procedures, governance processes, and quality standards across the proposal team
- Leverage proposal management technologies and AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, consistency, and response quality
- Mentor, train, and support team members while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the department
Skills
- 5+ years of proposal writing, sales support, business development support, or related functions
- Demonstrated experience leading complex RFP, RFI, and proposal responses from strategy through submission
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, including the ability to develop proposal content from minimal direction
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business objectives into compelling client-focused solutions
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, successfully navigate ambiguity, and work independently with minimal guidance
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships and influence outcomes without direct authority
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and deliver high-quality work
- Strong analytical, research, and content-development skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to quality and accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, collaboration tools, and proposal/content management systems
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
- Knowledge of specialty pharmacy, specialty distribution, pharmaceutical manufacturer services, healthcare, or related industries preferred
- Experience utilizing AI-enabled productivity tools preferred
Benefits
- If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
- This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
- Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
- We also offer 401(k),
- Company paid life insurance,
- Tuition reimbursement,
- A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year,
- Paid holidays, and leaves of absence.
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