Sr. Proposal Lead
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Business
Business Development, Operations Management, Business Analyst
Sr. Proposal Lead
Position Summary:
Full time salaried position
Onsite based out of our Chelsea, MA location
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:
Drives 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 manufacturing/packaging methods and to request pricing on any additional items to support quotation generation, as needed.
Communicates directly with client contacts; leads and participates in client meetings, to support the Proposal / BD process.
Works collaboratively and professionally in accordance with the global processes and to support or lead global objectives.
Works with BD, Operations, and Finance to produce optimal value pricing solutions.
Maintains pricing and client specific templates, as well as dedicated customer pricing, as appropriate.
Assists in improving cost productivity between original Quotation/proposal vs. actual, and in line with business objectives.
Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate:
Minimum of Life Sciences Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or business degree, or equivalent work experience.
5 years+ related industry experience.
Previous project management experience required.
Why You Should Join Catalent:
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
Generous 401K match
Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition Reimbursement
Well Hub - program to promote overall physical wellness
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.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
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