# Senior Proposal Manager

> VCLS · Cambridge, United Kingdom (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-21

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Operations

## Description

Every successful Life Sciences consulting business is built on a simple truth: **great proposals teams don’t just respond — they shape growth.**

As VCLS continues to scale globally across Biotech, MedTech, and HealthTech, we are investing deliberately in the future of our proposals function — strengthening today’s execution while building the systems, tools, and capabilities that will define tomorrow.

This role exists because we believe **excellence in proposals is a competitive advantage** — and because the future of this work will be smarter, more automated, and more human, not less.

**Why This Role Matters**

This is not a transactional role. And it’s not “just automation.” As such experience with Regulatory Proposals is essential.

You will sit at the **intersection of sales, science and delivery** helping ensure that:

-   proposals are customized, **accurate, compliant with the request, and compelling**
-   proposals **include real added value thanks to a holistic and scientific approach**

You will work closely with an experienced **Life Sciences Proposals Director** known for authentic, supportive leadership.

If you understand that **a great proposal is both craft and a tool of persuasion**, this role was designed with you in mind.

**What You’ll Do**

**Proposal Delivery & Quality**

-   **Lead the end-to-end coordination process of RFPs, RFI , contacts and change orders**
-   **Liaise and coordinate** with key operational managers, sales managers, and functional group leaders regarding **the implementation strategy** for the proposed project.
-   **To develop customized draft** of proposal and budget using existing templates
-   Collaborate with **strategic partners** to complete the proposed offer
-   Maintain, and refine **templates, boilerplate content, and modular sections**
-   Ensure proposals consistently reflect **VCLS brand, tone, and quality standards**
-   Manage schedules, revisions, version control, and final submissions
-   Provide solutions or ideas to improve the quality of the proposal

**Library, Automation & AI Enablement**

-   Help implement and maintain **proposal automation tools**
-   Manage **content libraries and knowledge repositories** to drive reuse and consistency
-   Stay curious about emerging tools and share **practical ideas that actually work**
-   Balance innovation with governance, compliance, and quality

**Cross-Functional Collaboration**

-   Work seamlessly with **Business Development and technical experts**
-   Ensure proposal data aligns with **CRM and document management systems**
-   Act as “right-hand man” to the proposal director
-   Mentor and train future newcomers to the team

## Requirements

**Who You Are**

You take pride in **getting the details right** — and you see structure as a strength, not a constraint.

You understand that proposals are:

-   operationally demanding
-   strategically critical
-   and constantly evolving
-   Experience of **regulatory activities** is essential

You likely bring:

-   Experience in **proposal and budget development** within Life Sciences or CROs
-   A clear understanding of the **different phases of pharmaceutical product development**.
-   Exceptional **attention to detail** and comfort with structured, complex documents
-   A **collaborative mind set** and confidence working across functions
-   A genuine interest in **automation, AI, and process improvement** — whether expert or emerging
-   The judgment to balance **innovation with consistency and compliance**

## Apply

[Apply at VCLS](https://apply.workable.com/vcls/j/4CFFF7359E/apply)

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