Head of Proposal CoE leading centralized proposal function for Catalant's consulting engagements. Defining standards and improving win rates across all sales segments with cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
The Head of Proposal Center of Excellence (CoE) will build and lead Catalant’s centralized proposal function—responsible for developing high-quality commercial proposals for Catalant-led consulting engagements, enabling Consultant collaboration, and improving win rates across all sales segments.
Define the standards, processes, incentives, and operating model needed to deliver compelling, profitable, and scalable proposals.
Work closely with Sales, Client Partners, Product, Marketing, Legal, CoEs and Expert Consultant Community to operationalize a proposal engine that elevates deal quality, protects margins, and accelerates revenue growth.
Own the full proposal lifecycle—from intake, scoping, and drafting through approvals, submission, tracking, and continuous improvement.
Design structured ways for Consultants to collaborate with Catalant during opportunity shaping, including incentive models that align Consultant contributions with Catalant’s commercial goals.
Requirements
10+ years of experience with 5+ years in professional services, including management consulting, pre-sales, proposal management, or a commercial/operations role within a professional services organization.
Proven experience shaping or reviewing complex consulting proposals or SOWs.
Strong understanding of pricing, margin discipline, and deal strategy.
Experience engaging external Consultants, partners, or communities—including incentive or collaboration models.
Demonstrated cross-functional leadership in areas such as Sales, Delivery, Product, and Legal.
Strong analytical, structured problem-solving, and business storytelling skills.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Benefits
Flexible paid time off
13 company holidays + a week off from Christmas through New Years
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave regardless of how you choose to grow your family
Generous health insurance coverage as well as optional vision and dental
401k to save for retirement
Pre-tax commuter and flexible spending accounts
A lifestyle spending account to be used towards cell phone, internet, commuting, and learning & development
Wellness stipend for your mental, emotional, or physical wellbeing needs and support
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