Technical Proposal Writer - Baltimore, MD (REMOTE)

Technical Proposal Writer - Baltimore, MD (REMOTE) Req ID #:  153756 Location: 

Baltimore, MD, US, 21224 Baltimore, MD, US, 21201 Baltimore, MD, US, 21224 US For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.    Job Summary  

The Technical Proposal Writer will work with sales and operations to coordinate and execute the provision of multi-site statements of work to clients while ensuring that all information and documents are put into centralized databases and repositories. Liase with sale and operations to assist with closing high potential proposals.

**This position can work remotely but be required to travel to the Baltimore, MD Charles River location once a month.**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

•    Qualify bids and scopes of work with sponsors to ensure appropriate service is provided.

•    Coordinate and facilitate proposal processes to ensure smooth and timely business process flow by working with the sales, scientific and finance staff

•    Writing/review of quotes and Proposals/Statements of Work (SOW) for all clients and liaising with Sales and Biologics Agents and Partners to ensure Proposals/SOWs are technically accurate, priced correctly, and delivered in a timely manner.

•    Follow up with clients to ensure that proposals are complete and answer their needs. 

•    Creatively identify ways to secure open proposals by working with scientific staff, finance, management and others.

•    Identify new business opportunities with sponsors and liaise with appropriate internal staff for follow-up.

•    Assist management in monitoring sale pricing practices to determine accuracy and relevance to study type, service and operation processes.

•    Assist management in making recommendations on desirable proposals based on established financial and operational criteria, as required.

•    Ensure all required legal documents are in place.

•    Interact with scheduling or project management groups to identify the dates for study or service initiation and assist with scheduling needs.

•    Assist with updating and maintaining applicable databases and department files.

•    Serve as backup for Sales Team, as required.

•    Perform all other related duties as assigned. Job Qualifications

•    Education:  Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in science, business, or marketing related discipline.

•    Experience:  3-5 years customer service or related experience. Experience in a contract research, contract manufacturing, and/or pharmaceutical setting preferred.

•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

•    Other:   Capable of working with a minimum of supervision, able to handle multiple tasks, and effectively prioritize based on departmental goals. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Organizational skills and attention to detail required.   Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Ability to work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines. Understanding of business/sales process required.  

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

Vaccine Mandate

Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor.  As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 8, 2021.  Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We will be requiring proof of vaccination from all employees. 

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

About Corporate Functions

The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.  

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 18,000 employees within 100 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of >80% of the drugs approved by the FDA for the past 3 years.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

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