Senior Proposals Manager

Join Us in Changing Lives

At  OXB , our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the world—and we’re looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day:  Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful . 

We are currently recruiting for a  Senior Proposals Manager to join the OXB Commercial Team in either our Bedford, MA or Durham, NC locations. Reporting to the Proposal Management Director, the purpose of the role is to lead the proposal generation process with support from technical experts, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference. 

Your responsibilities in this role would be:  

• To support the Business Development (BD) team in responding to new business opportunities through timely delivery of proposals, budget quotes, scope of work and requests for information (RFI) using OXB’s templated documents. This role will also work on more complex, non-templated proposals.
• To work with the BD and Client Programme Manager (CPM) to gain understanding of client needs, will attend client meetings to gather and present technical information that supports the generation of the proposal documents with support from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• To prepare and organise the content of the proposal documents, ensuring consistency, formatting and compliance with client requirements and OXB capabilities and standard offerings.
• To schedule meetings and coordinate input from SMEs, ensuring clear communication of client requirements and efficient information gathering.
• To accurately describe the technical activities, estimated project timelines and cost estimates.

We are looking for:  

• Professional qualification (Bachelor’s or Masters) in the life sciences
• Moderate experience in life sciences companies, pharmaceutical companies, CDMOs or related sectors, ideally in a similar role or in a Commercial function, preferably within a C&GT or biologics CDMO.A working knowledge of the structure and content of proposals, RFIs and budget quotes.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams).
• Experience of working with clients.
• In depth knowledge of process development and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) projects in Pharma & Biotech.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Strong communications skills in both written and spoken English.

The salary range for this position: $120,000 - $160,000 per year. 

This offer range represents the anticipated base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by OXB include health insurance, 401k contributions, paid time off (PTO) and tuition reimbursement.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. 

About Us:

OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO with a mission to enable its clients to deliver life changing therapies to patients around the world. One of the original pioneers in cell and gene therapy, we have more than 30 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies. 

OXB collaborates with some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno-associated virus (AAV) and adenoviral vectors. OXB’s world-class capabilities span from early-stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality-assurance systems, analytical methods, and depth of regulatory expertise. 

Why Join Us?

• Competitive total reward packages
• Wellbeing programs that support your mental and physical health
• Career development opportunities to help you grow and thrive
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities
• A company that lives its values:  Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect

We want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, we’re future-focused and growing fast. We succeed together—through passion, commitment, and teamwork.

Ready to Make a Difference?