Proposals and Contract Manager

Parexel; Denver (CO); Remoto; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation/Holidays/Sick Time

401(k) with Company match

Pet Insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Parexel is seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager with Early Phase clinical experience to join our team remotely in the United States. You will lead proposal and contract activities from RFP receipt through delivery, coordinating SMEs and cross-functional partners to develop accurate, competitively priced proposals and budgets.

You will work with Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure compliant documents and timely client sign-off.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Business, Languages, or equivalent.
• 4-6 years of experience in project support, finance, contracting, or proposals within a CRO or life sciences environment.
• Strong experience in proposals and/or contracts in a CRO or life sciences environment; finance experience possible with proposal/contracting background.
• Knowledge of Salesforce, pricing tools, and data systems.

Mansioni

• Own the end-to-end RFP process from receipt through delivery.
• Coordinate SMEs and cross-functional inputs for proposals and budgets.
• Prepare and revise proposals and budgets in response to RFPs and client revisions.
• Identify barriers and risks and implement mitigation to meet deadlines.
• Obtain third-party quotations and ensure alignment with client specs and internal assumptions.
• Manage contract activities with Operations, Legal, Finance, and Business Development.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Meeting leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Business, Languages, or equivalent

Strumenti

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Databases

Budgeting tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Home Based, US

About Parexel

Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights-driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient-focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.

We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose - moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry-leading innovation, With Heart®.

About the Role

We are seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager specifically with Early Phase Clinical experience to join our team in a remote capacity in the United States. In this role, you will lead proposal and contract activities that help Parexel respond to client opportunities and establish the commercial foundations for Early Phase clinical research programs. You will manage requests for proposals from receipt through delivery, coordinate subject matter experts and cross-functional partners, develop and revise proposals and budgets, and support contract preparation, negotiation, and signature.

You will work across Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development, Finance, and other specialist teams to deliver accurate, compelling, and commercially sound client materials. This role offers broad exposure to global clinical study operations, pricing strategy, contract management, client engagement, and process improvement, with opportunities to serve as a resource and mentor to colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Request for Proposal process, from receipt and analysis of RFP documentation through final delivery.

• Analyze study protocols or synopses, assign and engage the appropriate subject matter experts, and coordinate strategic, operational, proposal, and budget inputs.

• Prepare and revise proposals and budgets in response to RFPs and client revisions, incorporating subject matter expert feedback and following the Decisions Right policy.

• Identify barriers and risks that could affect RFP completion and implement effective mitigation strategies to meet client deadlines.

• Obtain third-party quotations as needed and ensure proposals and budgets align with the RFP, client specifications, communications, and internal assumptions.

• Manage contract activities for assigned accounts by coordinating Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development, Finance, and other stakeholders.

• Develop account-specific contracting standards, contract strategies, delivery plans, budgets, payment terms, and contract language, and discuss or negotiate these with clients as appropriate.

• Create, negotiate, and finalize contracts in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures, guidance, and work instructions.

• Amend project and client budgets using internal tools and reports, ensuring complete input from project and functional teams and clear rationale for cost changes.

• Lead relevant internal and client meetings, negotiate costs and terms with minimal support, and work toward targeted client signature dates.

• Prepare contract documents from Parexel templates and manage contractual matters requiring Finance, Tax, Legal, or other stakeholder input.

• Maintain complete, accurate documentation and current system data for metrics and key performance indicators; independently map client bid grids and support process and tool improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple varied tasks and strict deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail and consistently high-quality work, including under pressure or when client timelines require irregular or extended hours.

• Clear written and verbal communication, highly developed interpersonal skills, and confidence working with colleagues and clients at all levels.

• The ability to lead internal and client meetings proactively, negotiate client discussions with minimal support, and elevate difficult issues appropriately.

• A collaborative, team-oriented approach and the ability to work independently in a global matrix environment.

• A sense of urgency, a positive attitude, and a willingness to support colleagues, mentor less experienced team members, and contribute to improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Business, Languages, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 4-6 years of experience in project support, finance, contracting, or proposals within a contract research organization or similar life sciences environment.

• Strong experience in proposals and/or contracts in a contract research organization or other life sciences environment. Finance experience may be suitable when paired with proposal or contracting experience.

• Broad experience with proposal and contract management principles, contractual terms, pricing structures, pricing tools, and data systems such as Salesforce.

• Strong understanding of the operational aspects of clinical study conduct across different regions of the world.

• Knowledge of client contract processes, account management, reporting, cash flow, and revenue recognition.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases.

• Fluency in written and spoken English, including the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients.

• Ability to work from home and to work irregular or extended hours when needed to meet client proposal deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA

• Early Phase clinical research experience.

• Previous proposal development experience.

• Experience working in multinational and multicultural companies.

Benefits and Compensation

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

• Work/Life Balance

• 401(k) with Company match

• Pet Insurance

For a complete list of benefits, please visit www.parexel.com/us-benefits.

We believe in flexibility, growth, and creating space for people to do their best work. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions help shape the future of clinical research.

EEO Disclaimer

Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.