Consultant - Proposal Development and Technical Writing

Company Description

Sia Partners is a next-generation management consulting firm. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value to our clients. Counting 3,000 consultants in 19 countries, we expect to achieve USD 420 million in turnover for the current fiscal year. With a global footprint and expertise in more than 30 sectors and services, we optimize client projects worldwide. Through our Consulting for Good approach, we strive for next-level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for our clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transformation. 

Latham BioPharm Group, a part of Sia Partners, provides the insight, knowledge, and network to unite teams and technologies in Life Sciences. We provide the depth of expertise necessary to advance programs, by providing a range of life science services including business development, program management, CMC, non-clinical, quality, regulatory, and strategic consulting with proven experience in biodefense/pandemic response and strategic product development. 

Job Description

In this role, you will support the organization in providing program management services to life sciences companies and institutions to advance novel life science products (therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics and devices), primarily in the areas of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense, infectious diseases and other public health threats. You will also support new business efforts as required for both internal and external clients.

Responsibilities:

Provide consulting services for LBG clients including, but not limited to:

• Writing and developing technical solutions in response to government solicitations
• Facilitating government solicitation response submissions
• Providing programmatic support and working closely with the LBG Program Manager to manage the successful planning and delivery of their government and commercial programs.
• Managing and developing non-government organizations (NGOs) and government solicitation responses primarily.
• Developing proposal plans, compliance matrices and tracking tools to enable successful proposal submissions.
• Leading/assisting in the management of day-to-day aspects of project including regular meetings, minutes, and required contractual reporting to both internal and external customers.
• Assisting in the technical review of new life science products.
• Assisting in the tracking of project specific budgets.
• Supporting client proposal development activities as required.
• Leading/supporting market research activities as required.
• Traveling to client sites as required.
• Adhering to LBG quality standards with regard to client deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned

Identify and sell new engagements for Company by supporting and/or leading in:

• Supporting the identification and selling of commercial, government, and non-profit funded engagements for Company.
• Supporting the drafting and editing of proposals and engagement documents.
• Supporting the drafting of publications, white papers, and marketing materials
• Supporting the management of existing and potential client relationships
• Supporting the planning, tracking and follow-up on sales and marketing activities in pursuit of engagement opportunities

Create Company Intellectual Property

• Support the creation of internal tools, systems, methods and materials that help the Company perform more efficiently and with higher quality results.
• Support the creation and delivery of publications and presentations that support and build on the Company’s reputation and recognition in its target markets.

Support the growth of the company and Employee’s practice

• Support the management and overhead activities of the Company as agreed on an annual basis with company management. Activities might include but not be limited to the Company’s Recruiting, Staff Training, Development and Mentoring, Staff Reviews, Engagement Economics, Internal Quality Standards, and the Development and Teaching of Company methods for its services.

Qualifications

• BS degree required, PhD Preferred
• 2-5 years’ experience in a consulting and/or life sciences/biotech field.
• Professional communication style and 100% dedication to client satisfaction and support.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others.
• Experience writing proposals and grants.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary + Incentive Bonus Plan.
• Healthcare coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance policies.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave. 
• Parental leave paid at 100% of base pay for all new parents regardless of gender.
• Future Moms Program. 
• 9 Company Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday 
• 401(k) matching.
• College save-up plan & college loan repayment plan.
• Cell phone stipend. 
• Commuter Benefits. 
• Gym Reimbursement through firm medical plan.

Compensation for this role is between $62,000 and $113,000. 

Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and market location.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential. 

Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas: 

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20) 
• LGBTQ+ 
• Race & Ethnicity 
• Working Parents 
• Disabilities 

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship 

At this time, Sia Partners does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa sponsorship by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).

Workplace Guidelines

Sia Partners maintains its hybrid workplace arrangements and provides a flexible workplace environment that is driven by client and business/market needs. At this time, in person requirements are issued by departments (Business Unit/Business Line) and vary by office location. Consultants are expected to have the ability to be flexible with work location depending on business needs and live within a reasonable distance to the office. 

To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.