Mantell Associates
Overview
Mantell Associates is currently partnered with a leading CDMO specializing in drug product development, clinical & commercial supply, and regulatory-compliant manufacturing, who is seeking a meticulous and technically savvy Proposal Writer to join their Business Development & Commercial team. If you have strong writing skills, an eye for detail, and a passion for connecting technical capability with client needs, this role could be a great fit. Responsibilities Develop high-quality proposals, RFP/RFI responses, statements of work (SOWs), quotes, and commercial bids that clearly communicate the CDMOs drug product capabilities, timelines, pricing, and differentiation Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Sales / BD, Project Management, Technical Development, Quality, Regulatory, Finance) to gather inputs - technical, operational, cost, compliance - and ensure proposals are accurate, compliant, and aligned with client expectations Maintain, refine, and manage a library of proposal templates, case studies, standard content, and company offerings to improve turnaround speed and consistency Review and ensure proposals meet legal, regulatory, and GMP manufacturing standards - ensuring technical content is correct, risk issues are addressed, and client deliverables are feasible Track proposal progress, act as liaison between internal stakeholders and clients for clarifications and follow-ups, make sure deadlines are met Analyze past proposal outcomes, capture lessons learned, and work to continuously improve processes, workflow, and content quality
Requirements
Bachelors degree (or higher) in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related technical discipline 3-5 years of experience writing or supporting proposals / bid responses in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, CDMO, or biotech environment, especially for drug product / dosage form services Strong technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills; ability to translate complex scientific / manufacturing information into clear, persuasive proposal content Excellent project coordination skills: managing timelines, working with multiple stakeholders, handling simultaneous proposals under pressure Familiarity with GMP / regulatory standards for drug product manufacturing (sterile or non-sterile) is a plus Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); exposure to CRM or proposal management tools preferred
Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700. Job Details Location: Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Irvine, CA; and related areas Salary: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 (listed ranges) Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Job function: Writing/Editing, Legal, and Analyst Industries: Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Chemical Manufacturing
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Mantell Associates is currently partnered with a leading CDMO specializing in drug product development, clinical & commercial supply, and regulatory-compliant manufacturing, who is seeking a meticulous and technically savvy Proposal Writer to join their Business Development & Commercial team. If you have strong writing skills, an eye for detail, and a passion for connecting technical capability with client needs, this role could be a great fit. Responsibilities Develop high-quality proposals, RFP/RFI responses, statements of work (SOWs), quotes, and commercial bids that clearly communicate the CDMOs drug product capabilities, timelines, pricing, and differentiation Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Sales / BD, Project Management, Technical Development, Quality, Regulatory, Finance) to gather inputs - technical, operational, cost, compliance - and ensure proposals are accurate, compliant, and aligned with client expectations Maintain, refine, and manage a library of proposal templates, case studies, standard content, and company offerings to improve turnaround speed and consistency Review and ensure proposals meet legal, regulatory, and GMP manufacturing standards - ensuring technical content is correct, risk issues are addressed, and client deliverables are feasible Track proposal progress, act as liaison between internal stakeholders and clients for clarifications and follow-ups, make sure deadlines are met Analyze past proposal outcomes, capture lessons learned, and work to continuously improve processes, workflow, and content quality
Requirements
Bachelors degree (or higher) in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related technical discipline 3-5 years of experience writing or supporting proposals / bid responses in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, CDMO, or biotech environment, especially for drug product / dosage form services Strong technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills; ability to translate complex scientific / manufacturing information into clear, persuasive proposal content Excellent project coordination skills: managing timelines, working with multiple stakeholders, handling simultaneous proposals under pressure Familiarity with GMP / regulatory standards for drug product manufacturing (sterile or non-sterile) is a plus Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); exposure to CRM or proposal management tools preferred
Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700. Job Details Location: Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Irvine, CA; and related areas Salary: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 (listed ranges) Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Job function: Writing/Editing, Legal, and Analyst Industries: Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Chemical Manufacturing
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