Proposal Writer, Corporate Relations (Medical)

The Proposal Writer is responsible for crafting multi-million-dollar funding proposals as a member of the American Diabetes Association’s Corporate Relations team. This team is responsible for securing funding from healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer-facing companies to advance the mission of the ADA. Working alongside the Vice President of Partner Relations, this candidate will lead the proposal development, writing and editing process based on identified collaboration opportunities. This includes working with ADA subject matter experts to develop a project budget and ensuring proposals align with ADA and funder requirements and priorities. The ideal candidate has proposal writing experience, is successful at leading cross-functional groups, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit and coordinate written proposals and applications to prospective and current funding sources.
• Synthesize complex information into clear and concise proposals and narratives, ensuring scientific accuracy.
• Manage the full proposal development process, from first draft to subject matter expert review, to budget builds, to final version - always adhering to outlined timeline.
• Maintain all proposal and contract documents, ensuring version control.
• Maintain ongoing schedules of submissions and reporting deadlines.
• Work with subject matter experts to write, develop and prepare budgets and other reports for funders
• Ensure that the creation and tracking of opportunities is documented appropriately in the Customer Relationship Management database (Blackbaud CRM).
• Serve as liaison to a variety of project teams, ensuring all are aware of the status of each proposal.
  
  

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent work experience is required. Doctoral degree in science or health care related fields is preferred.
• Five (5) to Eight (8) years of proven proposal writing experience preferably in health care with scientific background and understanding of how to find and support proposed approach through data sources.
• Track record of grant development and knowledge of identifying the right funding opportunities is a plus.
• Demonstrated project management skills - strong ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize tasks to balance assigned responsibilities in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Experience developing budgets and reporting on outcomes/results.
• Experience leading cross-functional groups and facilitating strategy with a focus on collaborative solutions.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating with internal partners and volunteers.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong critical thinking, judgment and strategic decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team setting.
• Knowledge of diabetes a plus.
  
  

WHY WORK HERE

Benefits

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers a rewarding career working for one of the premier voluntary health organizations in the world supporting people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Our employees like working at the ADA because of our mission, the inclusive environment, work-life balance, our benefits and our culture:

• Industry competitive base pay ranging from $67,000 - $74,000 for this role. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.
• A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards
• Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance and retirement savings
• Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program
• A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote
• Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well-being of millions