Graduate Proposal Writer – Clinical Trials (Hybrid Role)

Nottingham, UK

Job Description

Posted Thursday 31 July 2025 at 05:00 | Expires Saturday 16 August 2025 at 04:59

Quotient Sciences is a drug development and manufacturing accelerator providing integrated programs and tailored services across the entire development pathway. Cutting through silos across a range of drug development capabilities, we help biotech and pharma customers save precious time and money in getting drugs to patients.

We employ more than 1,100 talented individuals globally, located at state-of-the-art development, manufacturing and clinical facilities in the UK and USA. Science, Agility and Culture are the core components that define Quotient Sciences, enabling us to do what we do in the way that we do it.

People join Quotient Sciences because we are a respected member of the drug development communitythat’s focused on innovation and are driven by an unswerving belief that ideas need to become solutions, and molecules need to become cures, fast. Because humanity needs solutions, fast.

Are you a recent Life Sciences graduate with a passion for clinical research and a knack for detail? Join our Client Services team and help shape the future of clinical trials from the ground up.

About the Role

As a Graduate Proposal Writer, you’ll support our Commercial teams in winning new business by contributing to project scoping, proposal writing, costings, and client communications. This is anentry-level rolewithfull in-house trainingandexcellent career progression.

• Lead and manage the generation of ballparks, costings, and proposals for selected opportunities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to gather information for Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Compile and generate data to populate client-defined bid grids.
• Create budgets for change orders on signed projects.
• Attend and complete training activities relevant to proposal writing within the assigned commercial line.
• Support Strategic Partnership deals, including client-specific training, proposal and change order development, and participation in internal calls.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements in costing and proposal processes.
• Maintain and update proposal and costing model templates.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date usage of Salesforce to track departmental metrics and commercial data.
• Participate in company initiatives such as the Health & Safety Committee and S&I outreach.

Job Demands

This role may involve:

• High concentration and attention to detail.
• Working to strict and tight deadlines.
• Managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Occasional work outside normal hours.
• Adhering to safety procedures in potentially hazardous environments.
• Responding to client demands promptly and professionally.

What You’ll Need

• ABSc in Life Sciences(or equivalent).
• A basic understanding ofclinical trial processes, especially Phase 1/2 programmes.
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive, organised, and collaborative mindset.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in proposal development and commercial operations.
• Exposure to pharmaceutical sciences, clinical conduct, and data sciences.
• Training in GXP guidelines and internal systems.
• A hybrid working model for flexibility and balance.
• A clear path for career development in a growing organisation.

Ready to launch your career in clinical trials?
Apply now and become part of a team that’s transforming healthcare through innovation and collaboration.

Application Requirements

When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organisation 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 organisation. As a global employer, we recognise the value in having an organisation that is a true reflection and representation of our society today.

Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, 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.