Proposal Writer

Prime Therapeutics•Eagan, MN

About The Position

The Proposal Writer is responsible for responding to requests for proposal (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and ensuring all responses are current, well written and accurately reflect Prime's key messages, products, and services. This position manages all aspects of assigned Request for Proposals to submission and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support Prime's sales objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or related area of study, or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience; HS diploma or GED is required
2 years of work experience responding to proposals
Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship
Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines and balance multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality
Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external clients at all levels
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions

Nice To Haves

Experience with Qvidian or other proposal management software
Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) experience
Project and/or process management experience

Responsibilities

Manage the proposal process of mid-size, moderately complex RFPs, from initial strategy meeting through production; serve as first point of contact to internal and external stakeholders with regard to bid opportunity, product gaps, or process roadblocks
Ensure adherence to Prime's proposal process by creating responses to proposal questionnaires using the Qvidian proposal software, interviewing subject matter experts (SMEs), and conducting research; drive the receipt of cross-functional responses to ensure timely and comprehensive completion of required responses
Develop concise, accurate, and well written responses to proposal questions using the established criteria for quality proposal responses; partner with stakeholders to ensure inclusion of strategic positioning and messaging as directed by the sales lead, account manager, and/or client; identify and organize appropriate exhibits to effectively support Prime's proposals, and ensure proposal is packaged professionally and meets all proposal requirements and timeframes
Review proposals to identify new questions, areas of concern, unique requirements and opportunities for differentiation
Serve as liaison to Networks, Formulary, Underwriting and other departments to drive RFP process and response improvement to help promote company-wide understanding and adherence to the RFP process
Organize and facilitate meetings throughout the year with sales and account management teams to ensure RFP responses effectively and accurately represent the varied and unique products and services of each of our Blue plans
Collaborate with client proposal teams to create Through the Blue pharmacy proposals and maintain client-specific resources
Work with legal and all levels of the organization to garner approval on any deviations from standards related to business requirements
Route new and updated responses to Database Specialist for inclusion in the RFP content management system
Other duties as assigned