Proposal Manager (m/f/d) Discovery

Join Our Team as a Proposal Manager – Drug Discovery. Are you ready to make an impact on the world of drug discovery? We are looking for a Proposal Manager Discovery Research to join our dynamic pharmaceutical CRO team. In this role, you will be the key link between client requests and tailored study proposals, ensuring clarity, precision, and scientific excellence in every offer. Your mission? To translate complex study requests into compelling, well-structured, and cost-effective proposals that showcase our expertise in drug discovery. Working closely with our scientific, operational, and business teams, you’ll craft customized solutions that meet client needs while driving business growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong scientific background, and enjoy creating winning proposals, this is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge research and accelerate the development of life-changing therapies. Join us and help shape the future of drug discovery!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Processing of incoming requests for proposals (RFPs) from clients in close interaction with the responsible business development (BD) manager

Participation in technical calls with clients together with the responsible BD manager and subject matter expert/scientific advisor in order to better understand the clients´ business needs

Compilation of tailored proposals including scope, deliverables, cost estimation, payment schedules and timelines

Perform and coordinate internal review process of proposals with key stakeholders (BD-manager, subject matter experts, scientific advisors, accounting, legal)
Ability to independently manage complex proposals and keep proposals on time

QUALIFICATION

Masters’s degree (or equivalent) in a scientific field, healthcare or business-related field (PhD is a plus). Candidates with other qualifications but with demonstrable equivalent experience will also be considered

Sociability, friendly demeanor and ability to work in a team

Structured and result-oriented approach

Very good communication skills

Assertiveness and high social competence

Very good knowledge of written and spoken in English (German is a plus)

Experienced handling of the standard software MS Office, especially Excel and MS Word

Willingness to travel to the Berlin site when required

Drug discovery background/ work experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus

WE OFFER

Unlimited contract, 30 days holiday per year, flexible working hours (37.5 per week) including a modern workplace, there is the option to work remotely in Germany

Employer-funded pension

Comprehensive induction and individual training and development

Free parking spaces directly on site and a canteen in-house

A dynamic, future-oriented, and employee-oriented company, with room for growth and your own ideas

Interdisciplinary, agile teams with flat hierarchies