Proposal Analyst

Pharmaron; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

HSA Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Fertility Support

Career Development

Job summary

Pharmaron in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Proposal Analyst to support budget development and pricing strategies for clinical study proposals. This on-site role partners with Business Development, Operations, Finance, and Project Management to ensure financially sound proposals aligned with client requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Finance/Business degree with advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities, capable of producing accurate budgets and compliant documents in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills required, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to evaluate budgets, pricing, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal development from RFP to submission, ensuring timelines and compliance.
• Review RFIs, study protocols, and bids to support budgets and pricing.
• Develop and maintain study budgets, billing schedules, and pricing models.
• Conduct pricing analyses using assumptions, data, and resources.
• Prepare contract documentation (CDAs, MSAs, CTAs, change orders).
• Quality review of budgets, calculations, and payment schedules before release.
• Track project scope changes and assist with client/vendor change orders.
• Identify inconsistencies and elevate issues to the team.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Complex formulas

Data validation

Analytical skills

Budget analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business

Job description

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services. We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported 887 discovery projects, 1,100+ CMC programs, and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,300 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

Position: Proposal Analyst

Hourly Range: $55,000 – $75,000

Location: Baltimore, MD (On-site)

What You'll Do

As a Proposal Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting the development of proposals, budgets, contracts, and pricing strategies that help bring clinical research studies to life. Working closely with Business Development, Operations, Project Management, Finance, and external partners, you will help ensure study proposals are accurate, financially sound, and aligned with client and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the proposal development process from RFP receipt through final submission, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and compliance requirements are met.


• Review RFIs, study protocols, scopes of work, operational assumptions, and bid grids to support proposal and budget development.


• Develop and maintain study budgets, billing schedules, pricing models, and supporting financial documentation.


• Conduct pricing analyses using study assumptions, historical data, resource requirements, and financial considerations.


• Prepare and coordinate contract documentation, including:




• Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs)


• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)


• Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)


• Task Orders


• Amendments


• Consultant and Subcontractor Agreements




• Perform quality reviews of budgets, calculations, payment schedules, assumptions, and contract exhibits prior to release.


• Track changes in project scope and support the preparation of client and vendor change orders.


• Identify budget, pricing, contractual, or operational inconsistencies and elevate issues appropriately.


• Maintain proposal, contract, pricing, and project profitability databases.


• Support reporting activities, financial analyses, audits, and management reporting requirements.


• Collaborate with Business Development, Operations, Finance, Project Management, Legal, and external stakeholders to support proposal and contract activities.


• Assist with vendor and subcontractor identification and engagement as needed to support proposal development and study execution.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Life Sciences, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:


• Pivot Tables


• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP


• Complex formulas


• Data validation


• Reporting and spreadsheet management.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate budgets, financial data, pricing assumptions, and contract documentation's


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to handle confidential financial, contractual, and business information with discretion.


• Experience working collaboratively across multiple departments and stakeholder groups.

Why Pharmaron?

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 25,000 employees and operations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Collaborative Culture:

You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance


• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs


• Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources


• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer, Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world of life sciences.

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron (Stock Code: 300759.SZ/3759.HK) is a premier R&D service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities, and established a broad spectrum of research, development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics and CGT products. With over 19,000 employees, and operations in China, the U.S., and the U.K., Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan and China.

Pharmaron is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer.