Senior Technical Lead, BD

Position Summary

Primary responsibility writing and editing detailed technical proposals and project plans for KBI services aimed at contract process development, analytics, and GMP manufacturing of biotherapeutics.

• Review client RFPs and coordinate with cross-functional SMEs to clarify scope of work and deliverables.
• Develop proposals by assembling background, product design, technical information, tasks, objectives, outcomes, deliverables, methods, and budget.
• Write, revise, and edit proposal drafts, including executive summaries, assumptions, scopes of work, pricing, and timelines (e.g., Gantt charts).
• Ensure accuracy of proposal content, pricing calculations, timelines and alignment to best practices and templates.
• Maintain quality results using proposal writing standards and templates.
• Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates.
• Participate in client meetings from a technical sales role, representing KBI’s technical capabilities.
• Support client meetings, address corrections, refinements, and alternative project plans.
• Develop, manage, and maintain a centralized RFI/RFP knowledge database.
• Coordinate proposal development workflow between business development and SMEs, and prepare minutes and escalation documents.

• Bachelor of Science with 5+ years of scientific or biotechnology experience in research, development, manufacturing or technical support, OR Master of Science with 2+ years, OR Ph.D with 1+ year.
• Proven scientific writing skills and experience in proposal or RFP writing.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams to fulfill client needs and expectations.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
• High orientation for quality, customer service, integrity, and personal responsibility.
• Analytical strengths with attention to detail and solution-oriented approaches.
• Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels.

• Salary range: $84,000 – $115,500 (subject to experience and qualifications).
• Annual bonus, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401(k) matching with 60‑day vesting, and employee recognition programs.

Remote‑eligible; preferred to work onsite in Durham, NC 1–2 times per week. Up to 10% travel.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.