Job Description
Proposal Lead
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 (daily responsibilities)
Follows 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 (i.e. BD, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Finance, etc.) to ensure on-time delivery of Quotations / proposals that are accurate and executable in terms of technical scope and meet costing / business margin targets.
Works with all Operations functions to determine the most optimal and cost-effective development/manufacturing/packaging methods and to request pricing on any additional items to support quotation generation, as needed.
Communicates directly with client contacts and leads and/or participates in client meetings, as needed to support the Proposal / BD process.
Works collaboratively and professionally in accordance with the global processes and to support global objectives.
Works with BD, Operations, and Finance to produce optimal value pricing solutions, as appropriate for proposals managed.
Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate (requirements)
Life Sciences Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or business degree, or equivalent work experience.
1-3 years pharmaceutical industry experience.
Project management experience is preferable.
Pay:
The annual pay range for this position in New Jersey is $63,300 - $110,800
The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why you should Join Catalent
Join a high growth and fast paced organization with a people focused culture
Global exposure, defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K
19 days PTO & 8 paid holidays
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.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Championing the missions that matter™. Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and trusted partner to pharma, biotech, and consumer health companies worldwide. We put patients first in everything we do, helping people live better and healthier lives through every product we help develop, manufacture and deliver. With over 1,000 active development programs at any given time, we launch over 100 new products and line extensions annually. Catalent has supported half of all FDA approvals over the past decade, and our teams working at over 40 global sites help us produce over 60 billion doses every year.
Our strength lies in our people: teams across our more than 40 sites and thousands of passionate scientists and technicians who bring expertise in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing. What unites us is our commitment to championing our partners’ missions as our own, anticipating customer needs, solving complex challenges and ultimately making a difference in the lives of patients across the globe.
At Catalent, you will be able to directly have an impact, solving problems and ensuring excellence for our customers. Our focus on delivering meaningful outcomes alongside our customers means your work directly impacts millions of people around the world. Join us in championing the missions that matter.
Catalent is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with over 40 global sites. Visit www.catalent.com to learn more.