ADME/PK Proposals & BD Coordinator

Pharmaron; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaron in the United Kingdom is seeking a Proposals Coordinator to support Discovery ADME/PK services. You will translate client requests into tailored proposals, coordinate timelines and ensure accurate documentation, while collaborating with BD, operations and science teams.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of ADME/PK services and a pathway to develop commercially focused skills within a growing CRO.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in pharmacology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related life science.
• 2-3 years direct laboratory or project experience in discovery ADME/PK, in vivo PK or discovery bioanalysis.
• Ability to interpret ADME/PK or bioanalytical data to support study requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update and track quotations and commercial opportunities for Discovery ADME/PK services.
• Interpret client requests and available scientific data to understand the required in vitro ADME, in vivo PK, bioanalysis and wider ADME study package.
• Identify missing or unclear information and work with Business Development and scientific operations to clarify study objectives, design assumptions and deliverables.
• Translate technical study requirements into clear, accurate and tailored client proposals.
• Apply scientific judgement to sense-check proposal content and help prevent technical errors, while escalating specialist questions appropriately.
• Work to fast proposal turnaround times, typically within 24 to 48 hours, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Monitor purchase orders, budgets, timelines and scope changes.
• Coordinate control matrix supply to meet client proposal demands.
• Support the preparation and renewal of client agreements.
• Provide regular updates to BD Managers on opportunity status and operational risks.
• Ensure opportunities and accounts are accurately maintained in Salesforce and supporting documentation is correctly managed.
• Review dashboards and reports, sharing relevant insights with Business Development and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and attend client and internal collaboration meetings, capturing actions and sharing clear meeting minutes.
• Act as a central point of coordination between clients, Business Development, project management, logistics and scientific operations.
• Support compound transfers and project timelines when required.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

BSc or MSc in pharmacology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related life science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Pharmaron in the United Kingdom is seeking a Proposals Coordinator to support Discovery ADME/PK services. You will translate client requests into tailored proposals, coordinate timelines and ensure accurate documentation, while collaborating with BD, operations and science teams.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of ADME/PK services and a pathway to develop commercially focused skills within a growing CRO.