Proposal Writer I

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.

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:
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:

• 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:

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• 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
• Strong writing, editing, and synthesis skills, with the ability to transform input from multiple stakeholders into clear, consistent, client-ready content.
• Strong content management and organizational skills, including the ability to maintain reusable content libraries, identify opportunities for content reuse, and ensure materials remain current and easy to find.
• Ability to recognize high-value content, proof points, case studies, and capabilities that should be captured and repurposed across future proposals and business development efforts.
• Detail-oriented with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple contributors, deadlines, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Experience with content management systems, proposal automation tools, knowledge libraries, or similar platforms used to organize, maintain, and reuse content.
• 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.

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS

• Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.
• Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.
• Take Action I am empowered and hold myself accountable.
• Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.
• Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.
• Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.
• Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful, and timely dialogue.
• Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

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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.

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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at applicantsupport@eversana.com.

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