Contract And Proposals Specialist

SoCode Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health technology organization is seeking a Contracts & Proposals Specialist to lead the proposals and contracts process. This pivotal role involves collaborating with sales, scientific, operational, finance, and legal teams to develop proposals, manage contracts, and ensure compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical research and strong commercial acumen. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and private healthcare.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in contracts, proposals, or commercial operations within clinical research or biotech.
• Strong background in proposal writing, budgeting, and contract development.
• Confident in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Own the development of clinical trial proposals and budgets.
• Draft and negotiate Statements of Work and start-up agreements.
• Coordinate accurate, high-quality RFI responses.

Skills

Proposal writing

Budgeting

Contract development

Team collaboration

CRM system familiarity

Analytical skills

Education

Experience in clinical research or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Contracts & Proposals Specialist

Cambridge | Hybrid/Remote

Up to £50k + benefits

Ready to join a business where your work directly supports clinical research that improves patient outcomes worldwide? This is a pivotal role within a global health technology organisation operating at the forefront of clinical trials and digital biomarkers. Backed by decades of scientific validation, the business supports CNS and broader therapeutic research through reliable, patient‑friendly technologies used both in clinic and at home.

You’ll sit at the heart of sales activity, owning the proposals and contracts process end to end. Working closely with sales, scientific, operational, finance, and legal teams, you’ll help shape winning proposals, build robust budgets, and negotiate contracts that support long‑term client partnerships.

This is a fast‑paced, detail‑driven role with real influence. If you enjoy translating complex technical and scientific requirements into clear, commercial documentation – and you like being close to decision‑making – this will suit you well.

What you’ll be doing:

• Proposals & budgets
  • Owning the development of clinical trial proposals and budgets
  • Shaping clear, persuasive submissions from complex scientific and operational inputs
  • Partnering with sales and internal teams to support deal strategy and client discussions
  • Managing proposal, contract, and RFI data within CRM systems
  • Improving proposal quality, consistency, and turnaround
• Contracts
  • Drafting and negotiating Statements of Work and start‑up agreements
  • Working with legal, finance, and operations to finalise commercial terms
  • Ensuring contracts align with budgets, compliance, and delivery
• RFIs
  • Coordinating accurate, high‑quality RFI responses
  • Managing internal contributions and submission timelines

What they’re looking for:

• Experience in contracts, proposals, or commercial operations within clinical research, biotech, medtech, or a similar technical environment
• Strong background in proposal writing, budgeting, and contract development
• Solid commercial and financial understanding
• Confident user of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally with sales, science, operations, finance, and legal teams
• Highly organised, analytical, and detail‑focused
• Able to juggle multiple priorities without losing quality
• Familiarity with CRM systems and structured documentation processes

It would be beneficial if you had exposure to CNS‑focused research or related therapeutic areas, and/or experience with digital clinical trial tools such as eCOA platforms.

Even if you don’t tick every box, this business is open to strong commercial operators who can learn quickly and add value.

What’s on offer:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including a Christmas shutdown), plus a holiday buy/sell scheme
• Generous pension contribution
• Private healthcare and cashback schemes
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme

You’ll be joining a purpose‑led organisation where commercial success and global health impact go hand in hand. The environment is collaborative, intellectually rigorous, and genuinely mission‑driven.

Interested in finding out more?

Option 1: Apply and we’ll have a confidential conversation before anything is submitted
Option 2: Message me directly on LinkedIn — Rachel Bush, SoCode Recruitment