About The Position
Every successful Life Sciences consulting business is built on a simple truth: great proposals teams don’t just respond — they shape growth. As VCLS continues to scale globally across Biotech, MedTech, and HealthTech, we are investing deliberately in the future of our proposals function — strengthening today’s execution while building the systems, tools, and capabilities that will define tomorrow. This role exists because we believe excellence in proposals is a competitive advantage — and because the future of this work will be smarter, more automated, and more human, not less. Why This Role Matters This is not a transactional role. And it’s not “just automation.” As such experience with Regulatory Proposals is essential. You will sit at the intersection of sales, science and delivery helping ensure that: proposals are customized, accurate, compliant with the request, and compelling proposals include real added value thanks to a holistic and scientific approach You will work closely with an experienced Life Sciences Proposals Director known for authentic, supportive leadership. If you understand that a great proposal is both craft and a tool of persuasion , this role was designed with you in mind.
Requirements
- Experience of regulatory activities is essential
- Experience in proposal and budget development within Life Sciences or CROs
- A clear understanding of the different phases of pharmaceutical product development .
- Exceptional attention to detail and comfort with structured, complex documents
- A collaborative mind set and confidence working across functions
- A genuine interest in automation, AI, and process improvement — whether expert or emerging
- The judgment to balance innovation with consistency and compliance
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end coordination process of RFPs, RFI , contacts and change orders
- Liaise and coordinate with key operational managers, sales managers, and functional group leaders regarding the implementation strategy for the proposed project.
- Develop customized draft of proposal and budget using existing templates
- Collaborate with strategic partners to complete the proposed offer
- Maintain, and refine templates, boilerplate content, and modular sections
- Ensure proposals consistently reflect VCLS brand, tone, and quality standards
- Manage schedules, revisions, version control, and final submissions
- Provide solutions or ideas to improve the quality of the proposal
- Help implement and maintain proposal automation tools
- Manage content libraries and knowledge repositories to drive reuse and consistency
- Stay curious about emerging tools and share practical ideas that actually work
- Balance innovation with governance, compliance, and quality
- Work seamlessly with Business Development and technical experts
- Ensure proposal data aligns with CRM and document management systems
- Act as “right-hand man” to the proposal director
- Mentor and train future newcomers to the team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
