Proposal Manager

Hartmann Young; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartmann Young is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to lead the development of clinical trial proposals, ensuring high-quality submissions and managing RFP processes. The role demands over 5 years of experience in proposal management within a CRO environment, strong project management skills, and a bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Business preferred. The successful candidate will coordinate closely with Business Development to support growth in clinical development services across the United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in proposal management, contracts, or commercial operations within a CRO environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations and CRO service delivery.
• Proven experience managing RFPs, budgets, pricing, and contract processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of clinical trial proposals from initial RFP through to submission.
• Coordinate proposal strategy, timelines, and deliverables across internal stakeholders.
• Develop pricing models, budgets, and contract documentation in collaboration with finance and operational teams.

Skills

Proposal management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field

Job description

Hartmann Young are partnered with a growing global CRO to appoint a Senior Proposal Manager to support continued commercial growth across clinical development services.

This is a role responsible for leading end-to-end clinical trial proposals, including RFP management, pricing, budgets, contracts, and client-facing deliverables. Working closely with Business Development, the successful candidate will take ownership of proposal strategy, timelines, and cross-functional coordination to support the successful acquisition of new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of clinical trial proposals from initial RFP through to submission
• Coordinate proposal strategy, timelines, and deliverables across internal stakeholders
• Develop pricing models, budgets, and contract documentation in collaboration with finance and operational teams
• Partner closely with Business Development to support client engagement and proposal positioning
• Ensure high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposal submissions
• Facilitate bid defence preparation and support commercial negotiations where required
• Drive process improvements across proposal and contract management activities

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in proposal management, contracts, or commercial operations within a CRO environment
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations and CRO service delivery
• Proven experience managing RFPs, budgets, pricing, and contract processes
• Excellent project management and cross-functional coordination skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field preferred