Manager, Proposal Writers - Sales Operations

We’re Looking for Experienced Professionals to Join Our Team!

Suvoda is at the forefront of innovation in the eClinical area, utilizing advanced technologies to drive efficiencies and insights in clinical trials.

At Suvoda, we’re not only passionate about the work that we do and the impact that it has on human lives, but we’re passionate about the people who make it happen! Every day, it is our priority to bring in talented and motivated individuals and create a workplace that drives, engages and retains them.

What Makes Suvoda a Great Place to Work?

Here are just a few highlights:

• Your colleagues: You’ll be surrounded by smart, friendly team players that truly care about the work they do, and there are plenty of happy hours and events to connect outside work
• The flexibility: Suvoda creates the perfect environment for people to integrate their work and life, by offering flexible working hours
• The growth and innovation: As part of a growing team, you’ll have lots of opportunities for career development and be exposed to the latest technologies due to our focus on innovation
• The office: Our newly renovated, modern office space is located in the city center and is equipped with comfortable work spaces, collaborative gathering areas and modern technology that easily connects you to all of our global offices
• The benefits: You’ll have access to a robust benefits package, meal tickets, a top subscription from Romania’s top healthcare provider, a fitness stipend, and competitive salaries with bonus plans
• The industry: By working in clinical trials, you’’ll be part of a challenging and rewarding industry that will allow you to develop your skills quickly while doing your part to change the world!

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee proposal writing team;
• Create and maintain proposal strategy – enhancing the process for the development and submission of proposals;
• Review to RFPs and Requests for Information (RFIs) for accuracy prior to submission;
• Coordinate distribution of RFIs to proposal writing team;
• Create strategy to develop and maintain the company’s database of approved client responses;
• Assist in responding to RFPs and Requests for Information (RFIs) from prospective and existing life sciences clients and partner accounts;
• Coordinate the contributions of project team members (i.e., sales, solution consulting, finance, legal, services, quality and compliance, and other SMEs, as needed) and manage internal deadlines to develop high quality, compliant responses to strategically position the company and demonstrate how we can meet the client’s needs;
• Coordinate and participate in team alignment calls and strategy discussions to clarify scope of work, gain insights into the business opportunity, establish internal milestones, understand key messages/differentiators, and develop win themes;
• Follow proposal management plans and ensure compliance with RFx requirements;
• Meet deadlines by establishing priorities for information gathering, writing, review, and approval;
• Retrieve and analyze data to complete quantitative components of RFPs/RFIs and ensure data provided is accurate and applicable;
• Fulfil internal requests for information used for standard and ad hoc client reporting; 
• Managing multiple projects efficiently under time-sensitive deadlines, including proofreading and performing quality checks of proposals. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; 
• Prior experience managing proposal writers; 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency with MS Office, PowerPoint, Google docs, and Salesforce; 
• Superior writing, organizational, communication and project management skills; 
• Strong attention to detail; 
• Ability to manage deadlines efficiently; 
• Strong critical thinking ability; 
• Ability to work independently; 
• Experience with Loopio or similar proposal management tool; 
• Ability to lead a team.

Experience: 

• 10+ years of RFP writing experience.