About Discovery Life Sciences:
Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model.
Position Summary:
Discovery is looking for a talented and passionate Proposal Writer II to drive client success by collaborating with Discovery stakeholders and experts to leverage our expertise and present the optimal biospecimen and/or service solutions that meet or exceed client needs. Success in this position is achieved through thorough pre-process review and preparation, efficient collaboration with contributors, development with the client’s needs in mind, and finalization with a focus on detail and accuracy.
A Day in the Life of a Proposal Writer at Discovery Life Sciences:
- Collaborate with stakeholders and business development to understand client requests
- Develop client-facing request for proposal (RFP), request for information (RFI), and/or responses to support business opportunities
- Identify and implement tools or strategies to streamline proposal development and enhance efficiency
- Continuously learn about Discovery’s evolving services and products to craft innovative, client-centered solutions
Position Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):
- Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences or business-related field preferred.
- 3+ years’ of professional experience, with preference towards proposal writing, budgeting, contracting, and/or scientific bench work and process development.
- Experience managing multiple projects with variable deadlines, including planning, organization, and follow-up.
- Ability to complete quality work under pressure, such as short client timelines, and to manage time effectively.
- High competency in business-related software, including word processing and spreadsheets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an understanding of best practices in collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently drive the proposal creation and development process for standard and more advanced client requests such as RFPs, RFIs, SOWs, and other ad hoc inquiries.
- Analyze client requests and identify key response components and gaps in client information, including requested scope and required deliverables.
- Utilize and customize existing language and draft novel language to create fit-for-purpose written proposal deliverables.
- Serve as primary developer for client-specific proposal responses, driving efficiency through familiarity
- Communicate with and manage input from contributors, identifying when additional contributors are needed and involving them accordingly.
- Utilize creativity to develop novel textual or graphic material when the opportunity requires
- Independently identify and add content into one or more content library/ies
- Think critically about proposal development tools and processes, participating in the identification and implementation of efficiencies and improvements.
- Enjoy learning about the rapidly growing landscape of Discovery services and embrace novel ideas and approaches.
Compensation and Benefits:
Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.Your annual salary is only one part of your total compensation package. Other benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package options including free medical, dental, vision, life, and disability which start on your first day of employment!
- 401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment
- Flexible work hours
- Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, your BIRTHDAY, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.)
- Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity
- Team-building activities and social events
- Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program
Location and work hours:
- Remote – Eastern or Central time zone.
- Flexible work schedule, start time between 7am and 9am local time.
- Travel – Less than 5% domestic and international travel.
We are actively seeking motivated, dedicated individuals like you to join our thriving organization. As a leader in our industry, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success. Apply Now to join our team! Visit dls.com/careers for more details.
