DFS Nutra Proposal Manager

Job Title

Proposals Manager

Location

Greenwood, SC

The actual location of this job is in Greenwood, SC. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Summary
Join Lonza as a Proposals Manager supporting our Dosage Form Solutions (DFS) Nutra business. In this role, you’ll help shape proposals that bring innovative nutraceutical solutions to market. You’ll collaborate across teams to deliver accurate, competitive proposals that drive sustainable growth and customer success.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Our full list of global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do

• Manage intake and validate project requests for scope and feasibility.
• Prepare accurate, competitive proposals with clear timelines and assumptions.
• Build cost models and lead pricing strategy discussions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintain quote pipeline tracking and analyze performance metrics.
• Drive process improvements for faster cycle times and better stakeholder engagement.
• Act as subject matter expert for proposal strategy within the commercial team.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Nutrition, or Life Sciences required (master’s preferred).
• 5–10 years’ experience in proposals management, project management, or technical sales required.
• 5–10 years’ experience in Nutrition, Pharmaceutical, or Life sciences industry required.
• Strong understanding of formulation-to-launch processes and SAP systems.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across matrix organizations.
• Ability to manage complex projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• PMP or relevant project management certification preferred.
• Business-fluent English required.
• Must reside within a commutable distance of our CHI location in Greenwood, SC.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.