Manager, Contracts & Proposals

PerkinElmer

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Contracts & Proposals, will lead the strategic development and execution of contracts and proposals that support Project Farma’s consulting services. This role is pivotal in driving business growth through high-impact proposal management, ensuring alignment with client needs. The Director will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals that reflect Project Farma’s expertise in life sciences and its commitment to patient-focused solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in delivering similar services in the life sciences industry.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in proposal development, contract management, or business development within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotech industries.
• Proven success in leading proposal efforts for complex technical services.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into persuasive proposal content.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with subject matter experts in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Experience delivering services in Life Sciences manufacturing projects.
• Familiarity with capital project delivery.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including FDA, EMA, and global GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end proposal development lifecycle, from RFP/RFI analysis to final submission of all new or substantive change orders for existing projects.
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs), business development, and technical teams to gather insights and craft tailored solutions for clients.
• Ensure proposals reflect Project Farma’s capabilities.
• Support contract negotiations.
• Maintain and continuously improve proposal templates, boilerplate content, and process documentation.
• Assist operations leaders with continuously improving resource resumes.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to continuously improve proposal quality.
• Support partnership onboarding and development and customer business reviews.
• Deliver proposal training for internal teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees