Proposals Coordinator

Do you want to be part of an organization that is making a difference in the lives of millions of people worldwide? If so, we want to hear from you! QPS is seeking an experienced Proposals Coordinator to help keep our Lab Services proposals accurate, organized, and on time. You’ll work with Technical Operations, Business Development, Finance, and our Global Proposal Office (GPO) to coordinate proposals and budgets from the initial request through award. This role also includes mentoring colleagues and coordinating team workloads, although it has no direct reports. QPS’ Story QPS helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies advance drug development through laboratory and clinical research services. We offer a collaborative, friendly environment where colleagues contribute to improving human health while developing their own careers. If this sounds like your ideal work environment, then we would love to speak with you, so apply today! Learn more at www.qps.com The Job Support Proposal Office management in coordinating daily activities, team workloads, and priorities to meet deadlines and client requirements. Oversee proposal and budget review, finalization, and delivery, ensuring consistency with QPS standards, procedures, and templates. Work with clients and internal teams to resolve questions, address issues, and keep proposals moving, involving management when needed. Maintain Salesforce and other shared repositories for proposals and purchase orders, ensuring records are accurate and current. Support purchase order receipt and acknowledgment through Ariba or Coupa, award-tracking, and handoffs to Finance. Help Business Development colleagues navigate proposal processes and related systems. Serve as a resource for colleagues, share guidance, and assist management with tracking team performance and improving proposal quality, efficiency, and turnaround times. Work Location This job will be 100% home-office based. (see Telecommuting Policy for full details) Requirements - Relevant education and extensive experience in proposals, sales, customer service, or project management within CROs, clinical research, or regulated laboratory environments; 10+ years preferred. - An advanced degree in Science, Business, or a related field, preferred. - Strong knowledge of proposal processes from request through award, with experience coordinating complex proposals across teams and locations. - Clear communication, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a practical approach to solving problems. - The ability to manage competing priorities, mentor colleagues, and gain cooperation across departments. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working with proposal, customer relationship, and purchasing systems. Why You Should Apply - Opportunities for learning, professional development, and career growth. - Performance-linked bonuses and merit increases. - Benefits including a company-matched 401(k), company-sponsored Life/AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage. - Meaningful work supporting drug development in a collaborative global organization. QPS, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job applicants and present employees are evaluated solely on ability, experience, and the requirements of the job. In addition, QPS, LLC is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.