Job Description
Job Summary The Business Writer is part of a team that works closely with Bayshore business leads to respond to business development opportunities with particular attention to requests for proposals (RFPs).
Duties And Responsibilities Primary Duties - Analyze/interpret requirements of RFPs (requests for proposals) and other RFXs.
- Organize team meetings to develop the initial timeline and response schedule. Monitor this schedule and ensure all stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) identified are aware of timelines. Identify any risk issues associated with meeting timelines and escalate these issues to the Proposal Development Manager.
- Develop and write clear and concise proposals in response to RFPs and prepare other documents in support of the RFP process, producing finished documents that are fully compliant with the client’s submission requirements.
- Collaborate with business lead(s) and internal resources throughout the RFP process to identify strengths, clarify issues, identify gaps, develop customized content, obtain feedback on local business and unique community information, and make required modifications to existing content.
- Assist in the identification of value propositions and support the writing of competitive differentiators.
- Edit and proofread proposal content for clarity, grammar, and compliance with client specifications and company standards.
- Coordinate the proposal review process, organizing review meetings and consolidating feedback from various stakeholders to refine proposals.
- Respond to quality process and audit questionnaires as part of RFP process or as adjunct to contractual requirements.
- Utilize and update the existing Best Answers database to improve productivity and increase the proposal process efficiency.
- Follow the Bayshore proposal development process, consistent with the requirements of ISO, Bayshore’s Quality Management System requirements.
- Participate in quality activities, policy development, and/or continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System.
- Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information.
- Support in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations as and when needed.
- Complete other tasks of similar scope as requested.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Business Writer reports directly to the Proposal Development Manager and works closely with the proposal team resources, business leads, area directors, and other individuals identified as having a role in the development of the specific proposal.
Qualifications Education
University degree in relevant area (i.e., science, journalism, health science, social science, health policy, pharmacy); Masters/PhD level of education is an asset.
Experience Requirements: extensive written communication experience in any of the following: proposals, grants, quality/audit documents, policy writing, or other technical document.
Assets include: analytical abilities; experience with quality management systems/ quality audits/pharmaceutical quality; digital health writing; and/or clinical experience.
French language proposal writing experience a definite asset.
Other Skills And Abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team; exceptional organization, analytical, multi-tasking and project management skills; ability to build consensus; demonstrated ability and competency in MS Word including formatting; basic ability in Excel and ability to quickly familiarize with various online submission portals.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
The Business Writer must demonstrate ongoing competency in completing all expected tasks and duties as detailed in this job description as well as specific goals and objectives that are agreed upon. The writer must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and should be able to work independently to manage tight deadlines.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Performance will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with a formal review at the end of the six-month probationary period and subsequently, on at least an annual basis. Input will be sought from employees at the Branch Offices and the National Service Centre, and in addition, will be based on client feedback and the extent to which job performance meets expectations.
Primary Location ON-Mississauga
Job Tags
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