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Sr. Proposal Lead Position Summary: * Full time salaried position * Onsite based out of our Chelsea, MA location As a key member of the client relationship team, the Proposal Lead is responsible for ...

Sr. Proposal Lead Position Summary: * Full time salaried position * Onsite based out of our Chelsea, MA location As a key member of the client relationship team, the Proposal Lead is responsible for ...

Schedules, organizes, and leads internal proposal kick off meetings with assigned Technical Proposal Lead and identified team. * Liaises with commercial and technical teams, as well as other ...

Support proposal lead and other sector personnel in the completion and delivery of proposals for federal, state, and local clients. Setup proposal workspaces and ensure proposal tracking information ...

Support proposal lead and other sector personnel in the completion and delivery of proposals for federal, state, and local clients. Setup proposal workspaces and ensure proposal tracking information ...

Proposal Lead Writer (Contract - Remote) Overview This contract role offers an exciting opportunity to lead proposal response efforts within a remote corporate sales environment. The Proposal Manager ...

Our Proposal Volume Lead/Writers: Write clear, persuasive, and articulate proposal sections Creates compelling technical proposals that win over potential clients Translate technical and other ideas ...

Our Proposal Volume Lead/Writers: Write clear, persuasive, and articulate proposal sections Creates compelling technical proposals that win over potential clients Translate technical and other ideas ...

Support proposal lead and other sector personnel in the completion and delivery of proposals for federal, state, and local clients. Setup proposal workspaces and ensure proposal tracking information ...

Support proposal lead and other sector personnel in the completion and delivery of proposals for federal, state, and local clients. Setup proposal workspaces and ensure proposal tracking information ...

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How much do proposal lead jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for proposal lead in the United States is $99,490.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,500.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Proposal Lead do?

A Proposal Lead oversees the development and submission of proposals, ensuring they meet client requirements and align with company goals. They coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and review content for quality and compliance. Their role involves strategic planning, writing, editing, and ensuring clarity and persuasiveness in proposals. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to succeed in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Proposal Lead?

To thrive as a Proposal Lead, you need strong project management abilities, attention to detail, and expertise in proposal development, often supported by a relevant degree such as business, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with proposal management software (e.g., RFPIO, Qvidian), CRM systems, and occasionally certifications like APMP are highly valued. Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills help motivate cross-functional teams and ensure clear proposal narratives. These competencies are crucial for delivering compelling, compliant proposals under tight deadlines, ultimately contributing to an organization's competitive success.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Proposal Lead and how can they be addressed?

Proposal Leads often encounter tight deadlines, competing priorities, and the need to coordinate input from multiple departments to develop a cohesive response. Navigating these challenges requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage time effectively, and open communication with stakeholders to clarify requirements and timelines. Successful Proposal Leads proactively set clear expectations, use collaborative tools to streamline workflows, and stay adaptable when requirements change. Addressing these challenges helps ensure high-quality proposals are submitted on time, increasing the chances of winning bids and fostering a productive team environment.

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Infographic showing various Proposal Lead job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,490 per year, or $47.8 per hour.

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Posted 28 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Manage the proposal process, including leading cross-functional teams to scope opportunities and obtain stakeholder review and approval.

  • Generate proposals, including pricing and margin analysis, to deliver accurate and timely quotations to clients.

  • Coordinate communication between organizational functions and with clients to ensure proposals are technically accurate, cost-effective, and meet business targets.


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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Sr. Proposal Lead

Position Summary:

  • Full time salaried position

  • Onsite based out of our Chelsea, MA location

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, margin analysis and generation of proposals, to deliver quality and on-time Quotations to Clients.

The Role:

  • Drives the proposal process and liaises with Project Management, BD, Clients, and Management/Key
    Stakeholders on the generation of, and pricing for, Quotations/QARs.

  • Facilitates communication between functional areas of the organization (i.e. BD, Project Management,
    Operations, Quality, Finance, etc) to ensure on-time delivery of Quotations / proposals that are accurate and
    executable in terms of technical scope and meet costing / business margin targets.

  • Works with all Operations functions to determine the most optimal and cost effective manufacturing/packaging methods and to request pricing on any additional items to support quotation generation, as needed.

  • Communicates directly with client contacts; leads and participates in client meetings, to support the Proposal / BD process.

  • Works collaboratively and professionally in accordance with the global processes and to support or lead global objectives.

  • Works with BD, Operations, and Finance to produce optimal value pricing solutions.

    Maintains pricing and client specific templates, as well as dedicated customer pricing, as appropriate.

  • Assists in improving cost productivity between original Quotation/proposal vs. actual, and in line with business objectives.

  • Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

  • Minimum of Life Sciences Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or business degree, or equivalent work experience.

  • 5 years+ related industry experience.

  • Previous project management experience required.


Why You Should Join Catalent:

  • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process

  • 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays

  • Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I

  • Generous 401K match

  • Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness

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.

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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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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.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Somerset, NJ, US

Year founded

2007

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