Senior Proposal Writer

What you’ll do

In a few words…

Abarca is igniting a revolution in healthcare. We built our company on the belief that with smarter technology we are redefining pharmacy benefits, but this is just the beginning…

As Proposal Writer you will collect accurate and timely information that is relevant to bid specifications and platforms from the subject matter experts and will support proposal development in any way needed to meet on-time delivery. You can put your creative juices to good use making sure that proposals present Abarca in a manner that differentiates the company from the rest and clearly articulates our value proposition. We expect quality, on-time proposals that have a high degree of probability to make it to the final stages of selection.

The fundamentals for the job…

• Lead and coordinate large, complex projects and serve as a key resource for complex or critical issues pertaining to bid completion.
• Act as liaison to internal stakeholders with regard to bid opportunity, product gaps, or process roadblocks.
• Write and edit all delegated proposals from start to finish including submission to consultants.
• Maintain and continually enhance knowledge of company and process to create compelling content and responses that accurately represent capabilities.
• Engage and collaborate with key Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to produce and improve Abarca’s proposal content to maximize the chances of delivering winning proposals.
• Edit and revise proposals according to feedback.
• Demonstrates expertise in functional area(s) or topics in order to inform the development of responses.
• Work with internal SMEs to develop new proposal content and develop appropriate language based on products and services.
• Review products, services, and business ideas to package the content in a manner that persuades and influences prospects.
• Attend and lead meetings as needed to support successful execution of the proposal package.
• Help maintain the response repository and close out proposals in the system.
• Maintain and update any documentation and exhibits as necessary or required for the proposal.
• Follow company and department policies to maintain consistency in proposal writing and meet regulatory requirements.
• Support the proposal team leadership in providing peer-to-peer reviews of work, mentoring, coaching and providing work direction to other Writers as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.


What we expect of you 

The bold requirements…

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Pharmacy or Healthcare Administration. (In lieu of a degree, equivalent, relevant work experience may be considered).
• 6+ years of experience in pharmacy or proposal writing with a focus in managed care, healthcare, or pharmacy benefit management.
• 3+ years’ experience with RFP project management, process improvement, and agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience analyzing compliance-driven and technical documentation to determine customer requirements and understand complex customer issues within the public sector, or pharmacy areas.
• Experience collaborating with multi-functional teams to develop a customer-specific proposal strategy.
• Experience creating new proposal text by meeting with SMEs or using reference documents.
• Experience with Salesforce or other proposal management tools (i.e. Responsive and/or Ombud).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously.
• We are proud to offer a flexible hybrid work model which will require certain on-site work days (Puerto Rico Location Only)
• This position requires availability to work in a specified time zone or working schedule, accommodating the business needs of our clients and team members.
• This position may require availability for on-call hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to promptly address emergent issues or provide necessary support as dictated by operational demands (if applicable).

Nice to haves…

• Experience in pharmacy benefit management and commercial background.
• Experience and comfort with presentation and public speaking.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Physical requirements…

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

At Abarca we value and celebrate diversity. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of Abarca and ensure Abarca’s workforce reflects the communities it serves.  We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Abarca Health LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.  “Abarca Health LLC does not sponsor employment visas at this time”

The above description is not intended to limit the scope of the job or to exclude other duties not mentioned. It is not a final set of specifications for the position. It’s simply meant to give readers an idea of what the role entails.