Manager, Proposal Development (EU) at Emerald Clinical Trials

Lisbon, England, Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Proposal Development, Leadership, Clinical Research, Project Management, Writing, Editing, Presentation Skills, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Proposal Management Tools, Strategic Thinking

Industry

Description

At Emerald Clinical, we are a global, full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) with a rich heritage in the Asia-Pacific region. We are dedicated to advancing clinical research through scientific expertise and operational excellence, supporting biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic customers across all trial phases, from registration to post-marketing. Our therapeutic expertise spans renal, cardiometabolic, and oncology—areas where we make a significant impact on improving global health. At the heart of our success is our ability to combine global reach with local knowledge. Our on-the-ground teams work closely with local communities, building trust and ensuring diverse, representative patient recruitment. By prioritizing people, we deliver better engagement, more accurate data, and faster results—bringing therapies to patients in need. Why Join Us? At our core, Emerald Clinical is committed to transforming clinical research by putting people first—both patients and our employees. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a global network of passionate professionals working together to deliver better research and outcomes for millions worldwide. Here’s what makes us stand out: • Purpose-Driven Work: You’ll contribute to clinical trials that genuinely improve lives, with a focus on therapies in renal, cardiometabolic, and oncology. • Global Reach, Local Expertise: Our teams connect with local communities, building trust and meaningful engagement for every trial. • Collaboration and Innovation: Work in a culture that values diverse perspectives and creative solutions to solve global health challenges. About the Role As Manager, Proposal Development you will lead Emerald Clinical’s proposal development function across the region (US and Europe) - overseeing a small, high-performing team while also serving as a hands-on proposal manager for complex, strategic bids. You will be responsible for coordinating the full proposal lifecycle, driving quality, consistency, and competitiveness across all submissions. Working closely with Business Development, Scientific Leadership, and Operational teams, you’ll ensure each proposal effectively showcases Emerald’s scientific and operational strengths, aligns with client needs, and contributes to our overall business growth. This is a hybrid leadership and individual contributor position, ideal for someone who enjoys both mentoring a team and taking ownership of key deliverables. Your Responsibilities • Lead, coach, and develop a regional team of proposal managers and specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. • Manage the end-to-end proposal process for assigned opportunities, from RFP receipt to final submission. • Review workload allocation, prioritise assignments, and ensure on-time delivery of proposals with consistent quality. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Business Development, Finance, Operations, and Scientific Leadership to align proposals with client requirements and internal capabilities. • Oversee pricing inputs, risk assessment, and executive summaries to ensure strategic positioning and commercial competitiveness. • Serve as the main point of contact for regional proposal development, contributing to global best practices and process improvement initiatives. • Track proposal performance metrics and feedback to identify trends and drive continuous improvement. • Support complex rebids, amendments, and scope changes as needed. • Maintain proposal templates, trackers, and databases to ensure information accuracy and version control. About You • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, English, Communications, or a related discipline. • Extensive experience in proposal development within a CRO. • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and manage a distributed team. • Strong understanding of clinical research business models, service scopes, and pricing principles. • Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills with attention to detail. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools. • Strategic thinker with strong project management, organisational, and interpersonal skills. • Comfortable operating in a global, fast-paced, and matrixed environment. What We Offer We understand that great work happens when people feel valued and supported. That’s why we provide: • Competitive Compensation: A tailored salary and benefits package to reflect your skills and experience. • Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid or remote working arrangements, depending on your location and role. • Career Growth: Access to a wealth of learning opportunities and a global network of scientific leaders to help you grow and develop in your role. • Employee Wellbeing: Participate in programs and initiatives designed to promote work-life balance, health, and team connection, including global engagement surveys, recognition programs, and team-building events. • Global Opportunities: Be part of a company with international reach, offering you exposure to diverse projects and clients. Interested? Apply now and help us achieve our mission to improve the health of millions worldwide.

Responsibilities

Lead the proposal development function across the region while managing a small team. Oversee the full proposal lifecycle, ensuring quality and competitiveness in submissions.