Proposals Manager at Novotech in Serbia

Proposals Manager

Location: Serbia

About the role:

The Proposal Manager independently manages standard customer proposals and RFP responses. This role owns proposal execution within established frameworks, ensuring submissions are timely, compliant, and aligned to customer requirements and internal standards.

The Proposal Manager exercises judgment within defined guidelines and escalates complex or non‑standard issues as needed.

1. End‑to‑End Proposal Execution

• Independently manage standard proposals and RFPs from intake through submission.
• Coordinate inputs from Sales, Pricing, Contracts, and subject‑matter experts.
• Manage timelines, dependencies, and submission milestones.

2. Content Assembly & Compliance

• Assemble proposal content using approved templates and content libraries.
• Ensure proposals fully address customer requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Identify gaps or risks and escalate appropriately.

3. Process & Quality Management

• Apply proposal processes, standards, and best practices consistently.
• Ensure submissions meet quality, accuracy, and compliance expectations.
• Meet defined SLAs for proposal delivery.

4. Tools & Documentation

• Use proposal management and document tools effectively.
• Maintain accurate proposal records, files, and status updates.

5. Stakeholder Communication

• Partner with Sales on proposal requirements, timelines, and expectations.
• Provide clear and proactive communication throughout the proposal lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in proposal management or a related field.
• Experience managing proposals or RFP responses end‑to‑end.
• Strong written communication and project management skills.

Salary Band – Proposal Manager: RON 200,000 - 290,000. Salary offered will be based on the candidate’s experience level.

Why Novotech?

At Novotech, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Our employees are passionate about the work we do, while recognising the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.

We support our employees through:

• Flexible working options
• Paid parental leave for both parents
• Flexible leave entitlements
• Wellness programs
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive global environment

About Novotech

Novotech is a global full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing clinical research and scientific advisory services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint to 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States and Europe. Our diverse teams work together to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. We combine advanced therapeutic and regulatory expertise with a client-centric service model, giving our employees the opportunity to work with innovative life sciences companies and develop their careers within a supportive global organisation.

Our culture is built around:

• Strategic thinking and a proactive mindset
• Partnership and collaboration
• Empowered teams and shared accountability
• Open communication where every voice is heard and valued
• Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership

Join Novotech and be part of a team helping bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.

Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only one of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs. We are looking for people who are passionate about working in clinical research and biotech, including people who identify with LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every application. We look forward to talking to you about working at Novotech.