Proposal and Contract Writer

Overview

The Proposal and Contract Writer (" PCW ") is responsible for the development of responses to Requests for Proposals (" RFPs ") and preparation of proactive proposals for commercial and government contracts. The PCW may also prepare Statements of Work (" SOWs "), Change Orders (" COs "), and Requests for Information (" RFIs ") as needed. The PCW will determine proposal/SOW concept by assembling information including project scope, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, methods, timetable, staffing needs, budgets, and standards of performance and evaluation. The PCW will be responsible for stakeholder engagement, the writing, revising, and editing of drafts, and managing the escalation/approval process until the final version is approved.
Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Commercial Operations, have a strong focus on proposal management and preparation, including development of project budgets across accounts and global opportunities under tight deadlines in support of the Sales organization
Manage proposal development from receipt to submission to ensure all requirements of the proposal request are addressed
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather all information requested in the proposal document
Collaborate with internal Subject Matter Experts and external partners for proposal development input
As needed, prepare responses to RFIs, SOWs, COs, Questionnaires, and Supplier Forms according to client and internal specifications/standards
Perform quality control review, adjudicate comments, and edit proposals, SOWs, and COs, as required
Complete desktop publishing of proposals, SOWs, and COs, as required
Manage and maintain data hygiene of files within a content database
Participate in client meeting preparations, as needed
Support Commercial Operations Leadership Team on the implementation of operational strategies for proposals
Support administrative aspects of proposal development, including, but not limited to: tracking proposal/SOW/CO status in the company's customer relationship management system, contributing to metrics reports, and ensuring security and integrity of documentation
Perform contract vetting, finalization, and signature procurement activities, as required
Contribute to process and development initiatives
Assist with mentoring/training of newly-hired Commercial Operations Team members
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Experience leading proposals and managing key stakeholders, inputs, and ownership of final deliverable
Excellent technical writing/documentation skills
2 to 5 years of professional experience in contract/proposal writing, administrative or business services
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a Science, English, Business, or related fields
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software
Excellent presentation skills (including in-depth knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel)
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and adapt quickly to changing business needs
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Successful completion of Proposals & Contracts Quality Control Certification after initial onboarding
Preferred Qualifications
Pharmaceutical and/or medical industry experience
Graphics development experience
IDEAL CANDIDATE

Is reliable, professional and personable with business acumen
Is discrete and able to maintain confidentiality of information
Is a flexible team player with an extremely high level of attention to detail and enjoys collaboration
Is deadline-conscious and able to manage changing and competing priorities in a fast- paced environment
Is self-motivated and solution-driven
Has demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to manage existing and new processes
Desires both technical and interpersonal challenges
Certara bases all employment-related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.