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 community that'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.

Nottingham | Full-time | Entry Level | Life Sciences

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 an entry-level role with full in-house training and excellent career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.