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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop high-quality, accurate, and competitive proposals and budgets in response to client Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
- Support global Sales and Business Development teams
- Review, analyze, and interpret RFPs, RFIs, and related client documentation to identify requirements for proposal narratives, scopes of work, and budget development
- Develop and prepare comprehensive proposal texts, budgets, pricing models, rebids, and change orders that are accurate, compliant, and competitive
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Business Development, Strategic Pricing, Contracts, and Operational Delivery teams throughout the proposal lifecycle
- Develop or revise preliminary agreements, scopes of work, assumptions, and cost models, ensuring clear alignment between scope, deliverables, and pricing
- Participate in proposal strategy calls to clarify customer requirements and contribute to overall bid strategy
- Perform thorough quality control, accuracy, and compliance reviews of proposal documents prior to submission
- Maintain and update proposal-related data in corporate systems, CRM tools, templates, and tracking databases to ensure reporting accuracy and audit readiness
- Support end‑to‑end proposal project management; mentor junior proposal staff
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Finance, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in proposal development, pricing, contracts, or bid management, preferably in a CRO or clinical research environment
- Strong understanding of proposal development processes, costing models, and commercial considerations
- Experience interpreting RFPs, clinical protocols, scopes of work, and contractual requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Word; experience with CRM or proposal management systems is an advantage
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships with cross‑functional stakeholders and senior internal customers.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
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Hard Skills & Tools
proposal developmentbudget developmentpricing modelscost modelsquality controlcompliance reviewsdata analysisRFP interpretationcontractual requirementsbid management
Soft Skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationrelationship buildingcollaborationtime managementmentoringstrategic thinking