Elizabeth (Betsy) Younce
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Senior proposal leader with expertise in proposal writing, budget development, and pricing strategy. Skilled in stakeholder coordination, document control, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver compliant, high-impact proposals on tight deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Proposal Development
Cytel
, NC
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives and pricing strategies, increasing proposal competitiveness.
- Develop comprehensive proposals aligning client requirements with organizational objectives, enhancing win rates.
- Establish and monitor project timelines, ensuring on-time completion of proposals while meeting stakeholder expectations.
Senior Budget & Proposal Manager
Syneos Health
, NC
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Drafted compliant proposal narratives, executive summaries, and capability statements that effectively communicated project value.
- Created detailed budgets aligned with project scope and resource allocation to ensure financial accuracy.
- Reviewed client instructions, submission requirements, and proposal deadlines to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Senior Proposal Manager
Clinipace
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Developed proposal narratives tailored to sponsor needs and detailed study scope.
- Revised proposal content for clarity, consistency, and sponsor alignment.
- Managed timelines, review cycles, and submission packages for client proposals, ensuring alignment with sponsor expectations.
- Checked budgets, assumptions, and resource plans for proposal accuracy.
- Assisted in Clinipace proposal development for clinical research RFPs and RFIs, contributing to successful project initiation.
Senior Business Development Associate
Duke Clinical Research Institute
05.2012 - 07.2019
- Coordinated business development proposals and partnership outreach for Duke Clinical Research Institute, enhancing collaboration with potential partners.
- Prepared customized proposals for investigator-identified clients, addressing specific needs to strengthen client relationships.
- Collaborated with clinical finance and operations teams to ensure alignment on contract readiness requirements, facilitating smoother contract negotiations.
Education
MBA - Finance
The American University
Washington, DC05-1992
Master of Science - Business Administration
The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-1987
Skills
- Proposal management and writing
- Proposal compliance and evaluation
- Budget development and pricing
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Work planning and prioritization
- Contract administration
Timeline
Senior Manager, Proposal Development
Cytel
06.2024 - Current
Senior Budget & Proposal Manager
Syneos Health
10.2020 - 06.2024
Senior Proposal Manager
Clinipace
07.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Business Development Associate
Duke Clinical Research Institute
05.2012 - 07.2019
MBA - Finance
The American University
Master of Science - Business Administration
The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill