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Job Posting Title
Proposal Writer - RemoteJob Description
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Job Description
The Proposal Writer is responsible for responding to requests for proposal (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and ensuring all responses are current, well written and accurately reflect Prime’s key messages, products, and services. This position manages all aspects of assigned Request for Proposals to submission and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support Prime’s sales objectives.
Responsibilities
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Manage the proposal process of mid-size, moderately complex RFPs, from initial strategy meeting through production; serve as first point of contact to internal and external stakeholders with regard to bid opportunity, product gaps, or process roadblocks
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Ensure adherence to Prime’s proposal process by creating responses to proposal questionnaires using the Qvidian proposal software, interviewing subject matter experts (SMEs), and conducting research; drive the receipt of cross-functional responses to ensure timely and comprehensive completion of required responses
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Develop concise, accurate, and well written responses to proposal questions using the established criteria for quality proposal responses; partner with stakeholders to ensure inclusion of strategic positioning and messaging as directed by the sales lead, account manager, and/or client; identify and organize appropriate exhibits to effectively support Prime’s proposals, and ensure proposal is packaged professionally and meets all proposal requirements and timeframes
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Review proposals to identify new questions, areas of concern, unique requirements and opportunities for differentiation
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Serve as liaison to Networks, Formulary, Underwriting and other departments to drive RFP process and response improvement to help promote company-wide understanding and adherence to the RFP process
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Organize and facilitate meetings throughout the year with sales and account management teams to ensure RFP responses effectively and accurately represent the varied and unique products and services of each of our Blue plans
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Collaborate with client proposal teams to create Through the Blue pharmacy proposals and maintain client-specific resources
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Work with legal and all levels of the organization to garner approval on any deviations from standards related to business requirements
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Route new and updated responses to Database Specialist for inclusion in the RFP content management system
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Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or related area of study, or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience; HS diploma or GED is required
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2 years of work experience responding to proposals
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Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship
Additional Qualifications
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Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
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Ability to meet strict deadlines and balance multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality
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Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external clients at all levels
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Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions
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Experience with Qvidian or other proposal management software
Preferred Qualifications
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Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) experience
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Project and/or process management experience
Minimum Physical Job Requirements
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Constantly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk and hear
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Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
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Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, and crouch
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Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Reporting Structure
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Reports to Manager or Director in the RFP/Sales Proposals department
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Potential pay for this position ranges from $64,700.00 - $97,100.00 based on experience and skills. Pay range may vary by 8% depending on applicant location.
To review our Benefits, Incentives and Additional Compensation, visit our Benefits Page and click on the "Benefits at a glance" button for more detail.
Prime Therapeutics LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, or any other basis protected by law.
We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.
Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.
Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.
Top Skills
What We Do
Everything we do is connected to helping people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well. It’s meaningful work and we’ve been doing it for over 20 years.
In the pharmacy benefit management (PBM)industry, we’re different. We’re owned by 18 not-for-profit Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans. This allows us to control costs and empower our employees to put members first. It’s a successful combination. We have the lowest pharmacy trend in the industry and serve 28+ million members throughout the US.
In addition to core PBM services, we work closely with our clients to implement the right benefit design, clinical and specialty programs, formulary and networks. A few key products:
• NetResults™
• Specialty Drug Management
• Best in Care™
• GuidedHealth®
• Advanced Fraud, Waste and Abuse: Member and Prescriber Investigations
• Prime Analytics™
• CareCentered Contracting™Controlled Substance Management Program
Join us!
Prime is always looking for smart, purposeful people to join our team. We’re growing fast which means there are plenty of opportunities to advance and grow in your career.
At the same time, Prime supports flexibility and offers generous PTO so you can enjoy an enviable work/life balance. We’re a privately held company -big enough to make a difference and small enough for you to have an impact.
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