CAI is a 100% employee-owned company established in 1996, that has grown year over year to almost 800 people worldwide. We provide commissioning, qualification, validation, start-up, project management and other consulting services to mission critical industries. We are global partner in providing professional services to enhance operational performance and reliability. We deliver consistently. Expertly. Completely.

Position Summary

This position requires a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the pharma/biotech industry and will be a part of a collaborative team of business development managers, regional managers, global directors, and project managers.

This is a dynamic position that requires strategic thinking, flexibility, planned and proactive approaches, and the ability to shift priorities frequently while maintaining attention to detail and achieving high quality standards. Proposal Coordinators must be able to prioritize, multi-task, function effectively under multiple deadlines and time constraints, schedule workload and manage time efficiently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while demonstrating an energetic “can do” attitude.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with each of our business area leaders, business development and operations team members, as well as others to achieve the following:
Develop proposal responses both collaboratively with regional pursuit team as well as being empowered to develop responses on your own
Writes proposal sections based on existing information, staff interviews, and other research with input from fellow employees
Develops proposal management plans, schedules, compliance matrices, and tracks schedule, assignments, and action items
Responsible for a variety of proposal types including detailed RFP responses, qualification packages, PowerPoint presentations, and assisting in oral presentations
Coordinate with Marketing on collateral for that requires sales operations support – proposals, presentations, and any other requests from clients during the pursuit process
Support business development and operational personnel in market research, competitor analysis, and client intelligence
Record information in customer relationship management database (CRM) before, during, and after proposal development
Leads/conducts final proposal formatting, production, and ensures on-time delivery

Critical Skills and Knowledge

BA or BS in English, liberal arts, business, engineering, marketing, or equivalent experience required.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience developing and producing proposals.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to work flexible schedules (e.g., extra hours to meet deadlines, etc.) and able to shift priorities frequently while maintaining attention to detail, meet deadlines, and achieve high quality standards.
Ability to understand and organize large volumes of information
Effective proposal coordination skills, including planning, organization, communication, and resource management skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and professional demeanor – speaks clearly and concisely, listens and asks for clarification.
Must have Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills. Customer relationship management database experience is also desired.
Ability to work within Adobe and Microsoft program templates and comply with our corporate standards to present a consistent appearance/style.
Team player willing to step in an assist team for a range of tasks
Initiates and maintains communications with supervisor and team members

Working Conditions

Extensive computer and phone usage
Adjusted work hours depending on time zone supporting

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities requested by their supervisor.