Proposal Writer

The Proposal Writer will play a critical role in supporting the growth of the organization by developing compelling, client-focused proposals and business development materials for potential clients. This role will focus on creating customized proposals, RFP responses, and related documents that clearly articulate August Bioservices’ value proposition, technical capabilities, and services in drug development and manufacturing. The ideal candidate has excellent writing and communication skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex technical information into persuasive business content. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare high-quality proposals, RFP responses, and business presentations tailored to client needs. 
• Follow the proposal process and facilitate communication between cross-functional teams (e.g., technical, project management, legal, finance) to gather necessary input and ensure accurate content and timely delivery of the proposal. Ensure that proposals clearly articulate the CDMO's service offerings, timelines, pricing models, and differentiators. 
• Maintain and update a library of standard proposal content, templates, and case studies. 
• Ensure consistency in tone, format, and brand compliance across all proposal documents. 
• Track key metrics on proposal success rates and feedback for continuous improvement. 
• Support the Business Development team in client interactions related to proposals, including clarifying client requirements and presenting proposal solutions. 
• Respond to follow-up requests for additional documentation, clarifications, and revisions. 
• Identify and implement best practices to streamline the proposal process. 
• Work with internal stakeholders to improve the accuracy and efficiency of cost estimation tools and proposal templates. 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, marketing, or a related field. 
• 1+ years of experience in technical writing, at CDMO, CRO, or pharmaceutical company. Proposal writing experience at a drug product manufacturing organization, focused on sterile injectables, is preferred. 
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading and basic math skills with a focus on technical and persuasive writing. 
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple proposalssimultaneously under tight deadlines. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems. 
• Familiarity with CDMO services across small and large molecule formulation development, clinical manufacturing, and commercial supply chains is a plus.