Quotient Sciences: Molecule to Cure. Fast.
Quotient Sciences is a leading drug development and manufacturing accelerator, helping biotech and pharma companies bring new medicines to patients faster. With over 35 years of experience and a track record of success, we provide Drug Product (CDMO) and Clinical (CRO) services across the entire development pathway, including formulation development, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials, and commercial product manufacturing.
Our proprietary and disruptive platform – “Translational Pharmaceutics®” – integrates Drug Product Manufacturing and Clinical Testing to eliminate silos in the drug development process. This in turn reduces costs, improves outcomes, and significantly accelerates drug development times.
Why Join Us
Because every day counts when bringing new medicines to patients. Our 1,000+ experts across the US, UK, and beyond are united by science, agility, and a culture that turns ideas into impact—fast.
About The Role
As a Proposal Writer, you’ll enable our Commercial teams to win the right work by scoping projects, building accurate ballparks and costings, drafting compelling proposals, and issuing change orders for signed deals. You’ll coordinate inputs across scientific, clinical, and data functions, engage directly with clients when needed, and ensure every deliverable is compliant with GxP guidelines and internal SOPs.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead the end‑to‑end creation of ballparks, costings, and written proposals for selected opportunities.
* Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather technical and operational inputs; validate assumptions and timelines.
* Manage RFPs to third‑party vendors; source and compile information to fulfil client requirements.
* Populate bid grids with complete, consistent, and auditable data aligned to client templates.
* Draft and cost change orders for signed projects and maintain clear, timely client communications.
* Complete required training for proposal writers within the assigned commercial line.
* Support Strategic Partnerships with client‑specific training; prepare proposals, ballparks, and change orders; attend relevant internal calls.
* Drive efficiency by identifying, documenting, and implementing improvements to costing and proposal processes.
Skills Required
* Education: Minimum BSc in Life Sciences.
* Domain knowledge: Sound understanding of Phase 1/2 programme conduct (e.g., pharmaceutical sciences, clinical operations, data sciences).
* Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to translate complex science into clear, client‑ready content.
* Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Compliance mindset: Confident working to GxP guidelines with strong attention to accuracy and data integrity.
* Ways of working: Detail‑focused, deadline‑driven, collaborative, and commercially aware.
Application Requirements
When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organization you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organization. As a global employer, we recognize the value in having an organization that is a true reflection and representation of our society today.
Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.