Proposal Lead

Position Summary:

Catalent Pharma Solutions is hiring a Proposal Lead. 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 and generation of proposals, to deliver quality and on-time Quotations to Clients in partnership with the Business Development team.

This is a full-time role position: Monday – Friday, days.

Catalent is a global, high-growth, public company and a leading partner for the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new treatments for patients worldwide. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives. The Research Triangle Park (RTP) facility is Catalent's Center of Excellence for Analytical Services and is also home to Catalent's Inhalation franchise including product development, clinical and commercial manufacturing for pMDI, DPI and Nasal Sprays.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.

The Role

• Drives the proposal process and liaises with Project Management, BD, Commercial Operations, Clients, and Management/Key Stakeholders on the generation of, and pricing for, Quotations/QARs.
• Leads communication between functional areas of the organization (i.e. BD, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Finance, etc) to ensure on-time delivery of high quality Quotations / proposals. Proposals are expected to be accurate and executable in terms of technical scope and meet costing / business margin targets.
• Works with all Operations and Commercial functions to determine the most optimal and cost effective manufacturing/analytical methods and to request pricing on any additional items to support quotation generation, as needed. Utilizes approved value pricing tools in place for quotation generation.
• Communicates directly with client contacts; leads and participates in client meetings, to support the Proposal / BD process. Manages assigned strategic clients and participates in on-site client visits as appropriate.
• Works with Commercial Operations, BD, Operations, and Finance to produce optimal value pricing solutions.
• Maintains pricing and client specific templates, as well as dedicated customer pricing, as appropriate. Is aligned with key clients as assigned and participates in team meetings with key clients as appropriate.
• Participates in cross-functional initiatives to reduce cost and improve efficiency and service levels for both internal and external clients. Leads and participates in process improvement projects.

The Candidate

• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds;
• Minimum of Life Sciences Bachelors degree (or equivalent) or business degree with 2-5 years related industry experience in Proposals, Business Development, and/or Project Management.
• Understanding of proposal development and the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
• Knowledge and experience in cGMP and FDA regulated working environments is preferred.
• Technical background and ability to communicate scientific concepts required. Ability to construct quality, scientific proposal drafts with minimal support.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Self-motivated and able to lead and drive to completion quotations, change orders and RFI responses with minimal guidance.
• Leads process improvement initiatives to support team objectives.
• Must be computer literate, and proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, etc. Experience of Customer Relationship Management tools is preferred.

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• 19 days of PTO 8 paid holidays
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• Competitive salary with quarterly bonus potential
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• GymPass program to promote overall physical wellness
• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900 merchants in a wide array of categories

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.

Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve. As a result of the global pandemic, we have modified many of our recruitment and on-boarding processes to maintain everyone’s safety. The Human Resources teams will communicate all necessary safety processes and procedures throughout each stage.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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