KBI US Senior Technical Lead, BD

At KBI Biopharma we are advancing science and accelerating breakthroughs. As a global leader in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing we empower life science companies to bring new medicines and vaccines to the world faster. Explore your potential at KBI where innovation meets impact.

Position Summary:

Primary responsibility writing and editing detailed technical proposals and project plans for KBI services. Proposals cover contract process development analytics and GMP manufacturing of biotherapeutics. Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Business Development Process Development Analytical Development Manufacturing and Program Management teams across multiple KBI sites to define project scope schedule and costs. Translate client needs into clear deliverables and technically detailed proposals which highlight KBIs value and vision to accelerate products to patients worldwide.

This position is a global 100% remote-option role. KBI supports the option for working at any of the KBI sites. Position includes up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities:

• Review client Request for Proposals (RFPs) and discuss with client and KBI subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify and clarify scope of work and deliverables for the preparation of clear and technically detailed proposals.
• Develop proposals by assembling information including project background/history product design and specific technical information tasks objectives outcomes deliverables methods and budget. Write revise and edit proposal drafts including executive summaries key assumptions scopes of work pricing and timelines (Gantt charts)
• Review proposal drafts with appropriate Subject Matter Experts Business Development Management and Senior Operations Management.
• Emphasize highly technical and accurate proposal approaches to demonstrate value of KBI services to client needs and as supporting rationale for related costs assumptions and timelines in accordance with KBIs values.
• Ensure accuracy in proposal content pricing calculations timelines and ensure alignment to current internal best practices and proposal templates as needed. Maintain quality results with the use of templates and follow proposal writing standards including readability consistency and tone.
• Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering writing review and approval.
• Participate in client meeting (teleconferences and in-person meetings) from a technical sales role. Represent to clients the KBI technical capabilities and project proposals and timelines as designed and tailored for specific client needs per RFP and work with clients to address corrections refinements and comparisons of alternative project plans as needed.
• Develop manage and maintain a centralized RFI/RFP knowledge database.
• Assist business development team members in reviewing client Requests for Information (RFIs) collate RFI responses based on RFI knowledge databases and appropriate coordination with cross functional support/leads.
• Manage and coordinate proposal development workflow between the business development group and SMEs (Process Analytical and Formulation Development Manufacturing Sciences and Technology groups etc). Prepare minutes and proposal escalation documents as necessary.

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement is a Bachelor of Science with a minimum of 5 years of scientific or biotechnology experience in a research development manufacturing or related technical support role; or a Master of Science degree with a minimum of 2 years of scientific or biotechnology experience or a Ph.D degree with a minimum of 1 year of scientific or biotechnology experience.
• Proven scientific writing skills with the ability to develop review and evaluate the content of scientific documentation and collaborate with technical staff to meet agreed upon deadlines.
• Previous experience with proposal or RFP writing a plus.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams to fulfill client needs and expectations.
• Ability to multi-task and apply time management processes effectively.
• Capable of handling and prioritizing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong orientation for quality and customer service along with a high level of integrity and personal responsibility.
• Analytical strengths with attention to detail and solution-oriented approaches.
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills to monitor report and relate to all levels of the organization

Salary Range: $84000 - $115500

Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees medical dental and vision coverage paid PTO and holidays 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

About KBI:

KBI Biopharma Inc. a JSR Life Sciences company is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500 customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information visit .

KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. Thats why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds regardless of race color national origin religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

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KBI Biopharma Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore all qualified applicants regardless of race color national origin religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status are strongly encouraged to apply.

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