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Sr. Proposal Lead

Catalent

Chelsea, MAFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Chelsea, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Catalent is hiring a Sr. Proposal Lead. The Sr. Proposal Lead at Catalent is a full‑time, onsite role based in Chelsea, MA, responsible for managing the end‑to‑end proposal process, leading cross‑functional teams, and ensuring accurate, on‑time quotations that meet pricing and margin targets while supporting client relationships and global objectives.

Key focus areas include Drives the proposal process and liaises with Project Management, BD, Clients, and Management/Key Stakeholders on the generation of, and pricing for, Quotations/QARs., Facilitates communication between functional areas of the organization to ensure on‑time delivery of accurate proposals meeting technical scope and margin targets., and Works with Operations functions to determine optimal manufacturing/packaging methods and request pricing for additional items..

Important skills include Project Management, Pricing Analysis, Margin Analysis, Proposal Development, Cross‑Functional Team Leadership, and Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementPricing AnalysisMargin AnalysisProposal DevelopmentCross‑Functional Team LeadershipCommunication

Qualifications

Life Sciences Bachelor's Degree or Business Degree or Equivalent Work Experience5+ Years Related Industry ExperienceProject Management Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Sr. Proposal Lead

Position Summary:

  • Full time salaried position

  • Onsite based out of our Chelsea, MA location

As a key member of the client relationship team, the Proposal Lead is responsible for project management of the proposal process, including leadership of cross-functional teams to scope opportunities and gain key stakeholder review and approval, as appropriate. The role also includes the pricing, margin analysis and generation of proposals, to deliver quality and on-time Quotations to Clients.

The Role:

  • Drives the proposal process and liaises with Project Management, BD, Clients, and Management/KeyStakeholders on the generation of, and pricing for, Quotations/QARs.

  • Facilitates communication between functional areas of the organization (i.e. BD, Project Management,Operations, Quality, Finance, etc) to ensure on-time delivery of Quotations / proposals that are accurate andexecutable in terms of technical scope and meet costing / business margin targets.

  • Works with all Operations functions to determine the most optimal and cost effective manufacturing/packaging methods and to request pricing on any additional items to support quotation generation, as needed.

  • Communicates directly with client contacts; leads and participates in client meetings, to support the Proposal / BD process.

  • Works collaboratively and professionally in accordance with the global processes and to support or lead global objectives.

  • Works with BD, Operations, and Finance to produce optimal value pricing solutions.Maintains pricing and client specific templates, as well as dedicated customer pricing, as appropriate.

  • Assists in improving cost productivity between original Quotation/proposal vs. actual, and in line with business objectives.

  • Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

  • Minimum of Life Sciences Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or business degree, or equivalent work experience.

  • 5 years+ related industry experience.

  • Previous project management experience required.

Why You Should Join Catalent:

  • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process

  • 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays

  • Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I

  • Generous 401K match

  • Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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