Proposal Writer

What you’ll do  

In a few words… 

Abarca is igniting a revolution in healthcare.  We built our company on the belief that with smarter technology we are redefining pharmacy benefits, but this is just the beginning… 

As Proposal Writer you will collect accurate and timely information that is relevant to bid specifications and platforms from the subject matter experts (SMEs) and will support proposal development in any way needed to meet on-time delivery. You can put your creative juices to good use by making sure that proposals present Abarca in a manner that differentiates the company from the rest and clearly articulates our value proposition. We expect quality, on-time proposals that have a high degree of probability to make it to the final stages of selection. 

 The fundamentals for the job… 

• Lead, coordinate, write and edit all delegated proposals from start to finish including submission to consultants.
• Engage and collaborate with key Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to produce and improve Abarca’s Proposal content to maximize the chances of delivering winning proposals.  
• Edit and revise proposals according to feedback.
• Review products, services, and business ideas to package the content in a manner that persuades and influences prospects.
• Attend and lead meetings as needed to support successful execution of the proposal package.
• Help maintain the response library and close out proposals in the system.    
• Maintain and update any documentation and exhibits as necessary or required for the proposal.
• Follow company and department policies to maintain consistency in proposal writing and meet regulatory requirements. 

 

 What we expect of you  

The bold requirements…  

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Pharmacy or Healthcare Administration. (In lieu of a degree, equivalent, relevant work experience may be considered).
• 3+ years of experience in pharmacy or proposal writing with a focus in managed care, healthcare, or pharmacy benefit management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Experience with project management, process improvement, and agile methodologies.
• Experience analyzing compliance-driven and technical documentation to determine customer requirements and understand complex customer issues within the public sector, or pharmacy areas.
• Experience collaborating with multi-functional teams to develop a customer-specific proposal strategy.
• Experience creating new proposal text by meeting with subject matter experts or using reference documents.
• Experience with Salesforce or other proposal management tools (i.e. Ombud and/or Responsive). 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• We are proud to offer a flexible hybrid work model which will require certain on-site work days (Puerto Rico Location Only)
• This position requires availability to work in a specified time zone or working schedule, accommodating the business needs of our clients and team members.
• This position may require availability for on-call hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to promptly address emergent issues or provide necessary support as dictated by operational demands (if applicable). 

 Nice to haves…  

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