Proposal Manager (U.S.)
About The Position
Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market. Job Summary We are looking for a Proposal Manager to lead the full proposal development process, from early coordination through final submission. In this role, you’ll bring structure, clarity, and momentum to proposals that support our strategic goals and growth. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to shape strong, compliant, and compelling submissions while keeping timelines, pricing, and quality on track. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys collaboration, organization, and turning complex information into clear, well-structured proposals.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in biotechnology, molecular biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in drug development, preferably within a CDMO environment.
- Experience managing proposal processes involving multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to manage several projects at once and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in team settings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Interest in learning and growing within proposal management.
- Solid understanding of biotechnology concepts and scientific terminology.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of proposals from start to finish.
- Develop pricing for company services and products in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Work with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and write, edit, and format proposal content.
- Ensure proposals meet all customer or funding requirements and are submitted on time.
- Plan and lead proposal development meetings, assigning tasks and tracking progress.
- Serve as the main point of contact for internal teams and external partners during proposal activities.
- Mentor associate proposal managers and share best practices in proposal development.
- Review and refine proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and technical accuracy.
- Maintain organized records of proposal activities, submissions, and feedback.
- Track proposal outcomes and perform win/loss analysis.
- Provide regular updates and status reports to senior management on proposal performance.
Benefits
- AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement.
- AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
