Proposal Associate II

LabConnect

Proposal Associate preparing clinical trial quotations, reconciliations, and budgets for LabConnect. Coordinating proposals with business development teams, clients, and partner laboratories.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in budget management and proposal preparation within the pharmaceutical or clinical research sectors, utilizing tools like Salesforce and Microsoft Office to support operational efficiency and client needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Budget ManagementProposal PreparationSalesforce ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyClinical Research Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Budget-to-Actual ReconciliationMathematical CalculationsProposal TrackingReport WritingClinical Trial Budget Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceSharePointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalClinical ResearchHealthcareBusiness DevelopmentOperational Criteria

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare quotations for protocols, bid requests, study revisions, and additions using company pricing tools
Complete budget-to-actual reconciliations at predetermined points during awarded studies
Assist with recommendations on desirable proposals using financial and operational criteria
Coordinate with Business Development Directors to ensure clinical study quotes address client needs
Coordinate and facilitate quotation generation with staff and partner laboratories
Assist with proposal tracking
Update Salesforce and maintain accurate departmental information
Manage low- to medium-complexity opportunities when required by the business unit or team
Shadow or assist senior colleagues on medium- to high-complexity opportunities when required
Participate in Business Operations departmental initiatives
Assist with departmental reports
Provide backup assistance for other departmental functions
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in science, business, or marketing-related discipline
At least 1 year of experience within a pharmaceutical, clinical research, or healthcare environment
Experience in a proposals role or very similar preferred
Ability to perform calculations and manage budgets
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to clinical trial budget management
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Aptitude for learning new database software quickly
Ability to read and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and clinical research protocols
Ability to write reports and business correspondence
Ability to present information and respond to questions from colleagues and clients
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions
Salesforce and SharePoint experience preferred
Prolonged sitting and computer work
Effective communication via phone, video, and email
Minimal travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Minimal travel
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities