Clinical Research Proposal Specialist

Prevail InfoWorks; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research organization in Philadelphia seeks a detail-oriented Clinical Research Proposal Specialist. The role involves creating proposals for clinical trials, requiring expertise in Excel and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate has a relevant bachelor's degree and excels in teamwork and customer service. Join a dynamic environment that supports life science companies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a major in finance, accounting, business administration, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office Tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills are imperative.
• Proactive and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Excel to process reconciliations, change orders, and budgets.
• Review RFPs and develop budget assumptions.
• Participate in pre-RFP client meetings.
• Create competitive quotes based on RFP.
• Work with teams to develop effective proposals.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research for proposals.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service orientation

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Tools

Job description

Prevail InfoWorks is a full service Clinical Research Organization that supports life science companies with the conduct of their clinical trials through clinical operations services and proprietary eClinical technology products including real-time clinical data Integrations and analytics, eDC, eTMF, Safety System, IxRS/RTSM, CTMS, ePRO/eCOA, and Investigator Grant Management system.

The Philadelphia based company has a 15+ year track record of exceeding expectations and earning repeat business with its global biotech, biopharma, device, and diagnostics customer base.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Clinical Research Proposal Specialist with prior experience in the life sciences industry, who possess excellent time management and communication skills to assist our Business Operations department in keeping up with the fast-paced environment that comes with the technology and life science industries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize Excel and other provided tools to process reconciliations, change orders, BAU reports, budgets, and write proposals.
• Review RFPs (Request for Proposal); develop necessary budget assumptions from study protocols/synopses; and identify and resolve any questions that are needed to prepare a proposal.
• Participate in pre-RFP client/prospect meetings.
• Create competitive quotes based on the RFP
• Work with Business Operations, Medical and Operational personnel to develop effective proposals, including scopes of work, project assumptions, and budgets.
• Review and revise proposal content as needed to ensure a clear, compelling strategy to execute the trial is articulated.
• Creating and negotiating budgets.
• Present proposals to clients and prospects.
• Participate in client/prospect discussions and requests for information following delivery of proposal.
• Assist in the enhancement of tools and processes, as well as keeping up to date on industry norms and advances.
• Conducts qualitative and quantitative research to create customized and compelling business development documents focused on client solutions that highlight company differentiation, innovation, and operational strategy.
• Ensures effective communication among internal stakeholders throughout the process so that the strategy drives the project and the final documents achieves its goals.
• Meets deadlines consistently by establishing priorities and target dates for document contributions, review, and approval by key stakeholders including executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a major in finance, accounting, business administration, business management, project or operations management, or another related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office Tools.
• Must have advanced skills in Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills are imperative.
• Must have strong customer service orientation and be a proactive and effective communicator.

This is an equal employment opportunity and Prevail does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.