Proposal Manager

Who We Are: SmithRx is a rapidly growing, venture-backed Health-Tech company. Our mission is to disrupt the expensive and inefficient Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) sector by building a next-generation drug acquisition platform driven by cutting edge technology, innovative cost saving tools, and best-in-class customer service. With hundreds of thousands of members onboarded since 2016, SmithRx has a solution that is resonating with clients all across the country. We pride ourselves for our mission-driven and collaborative culture that inspires our employees to do their best work. We believe that the U.S healthcare system is in need of transformation, and we come to work each day dedicated to making that change a reality. At our core, we are guided by our company values: Integrity: Our purpose guides our actions and gives us confidence in the path ahead. With unwavering honesty and dependability, we embrace the pressure of challenging the old and exemplify ethical leadership to create the new. Courage: We face continuous challenges with grit and resilience. We embrace the discomfort of the unknown by balancing autonomy with empathy, and ownership with vulnerability. We boldly challenge the status quo to keep moving forward—always. Together: The success of SmithRx reflects the strength of our partnerships and the commitment of our team. Our shared values bind us together and make us one. When one falls, we all fall; when one rises, we all rise. Job Summary: The Proposal Manager will develop custom and complex Requests for Information (RFI) and Proposals (RFP) for clients. In this role, they will thoughtfully craft proposals to support the Sales team in illustrating the SmithRx value proposition to potential clients, consultants, and benefit brokers. They will interface with internal teams across the organization (Sales, Analytics, Marketing, Clinical, Legal, Account Management, etc.) to gain an in-depth understanding of SmithRx to accurately represent services.. During the RFP off-season, the Enterprise Proposal Writer will cross-train and contribute to other areas of SmithRx that are in need, such as implementation or contracting. What you will do: Oversee the RFI and RFP process, serving as central point of contact for coordinating and combining proposal drafts from all contributors Heavily customize proposals to illustrate the company’s value proposition while illustrating an understanding of each client’s unique needs Communicate clearly to Sales when RFP materials are ready for submission and provide links to all submission materials Collaborate with the Strategy, Revenue, and Sales teams to gather track down responses to RFP questions that aren’t readily available Review, edit, and customize proposal drafts, qualitative supplemental documents, and executive summaries to produce a final product with a consistent voice Ensure new responses are sent to the Content Database for future usage Cross-train and contribute to other areas of SmithRx in the RFP off-season (typically October – December) such as implementation, contracting, or other areas as needed What you will bring to SmithRx: 5+ years of RFI/RFP experience, specifically on large groups (20,000 lives and above is preferred) Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred Experience in PBM, software, employee benefits, healthcare industries is a plus Experience utilizing RFP management tools such as Ringmaster, Proposal Tech, TrueBid Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills Clear and concise writing skills Experience with Excel, Salesforce and Adobe Ability to multitask across several work streams, and to work independently to manage tasks and projects to meet firm deadlines Ability to collaborate constructively and positively with teammates and partners, even under the stress of a fast-paced business environment You are low ego and have a knack for working well with a wide range of people What SmithRx Offers You: Hi ... (truncated, view full listing at source)