Senior Proposal Analyst

Syneos Health

Senior Proposal Analyst preparing and moderating RFP responses for a life sciences organization. Collaborating with SMEs and managing proposal timelines to ensure quality and compliance.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeMorrisville • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $47,000 - $95,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal preparation and management within the CRO/pharmaceutical industry, with strong analytical and organizational skills to ensure compliance with client specifications and internal processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal PreparationClinical Development ProcessMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Proposal ManagementBudget PreparationRFP AnalysisProject CoordinationClinical Research Knowledge

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSales Management Tools

Industry Keywords

CROPharmaceutical IndustryProposal ProcessPlanActivation™Drug Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receives and analyzes Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from Business Development (BD), ensuring appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are assigned to and notified of the RFP.
Prepares and modifies proposal text, budgets, and cover letters responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) and rebids based on feedback received from SMEs, with assistance from proposal management staff when needed.
Ensures proposal text and budgets are in agreement with RFP, client specifications and communications, and internal assumptions.
Obtains third party quotes as needed.
Manages the proposals process and stage gates from RFP receipt to proposal delivery with limited support from line manager.
Works with a mentor or manager to identify and develop mitigation skills and strategies in appropriate situations.
Works with contracts, finance, and operations to facilitate project initiation as part of PlanActivation™.
Updates proposals and/or sales management tools, systems and/or forms regarding proposal or rebid status and value as directed.
Coordinates and participates in project hand-over meetings.
Learns to present budgets in client-specific/requested formats.
May provide functional guidance and application of process guidelines to internal constituents as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree or equivalent in a business or health related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Minimum of one year of experience in proposal preparation in the CRO/pharmaceutical industry preferred.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and voicemail.
Knowledge of the clinical development process as illustrated by previous work history in clinical research or other drug development experience
Good analytical, negotiation and organizational skills with ability to perform several tasks simultaneously and the ability to work independently and flexibly to meet deadlines.
Above-average attention to detail, effective oral/written communication skills along with highly-developed interpersonal and strong team orientated skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
Company match 401k
Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time