Remote CRO Proposals & Contracts Manager

Parexel; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Work/Life Balance

401(k) with Company match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Parexel in the United States is seeking a Contract Manager with CRO experience to join our team remotely. You will drive proposal development, contract negotiations, budget preparation, and client relationship management to advance new treatments for patients.

You will collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development, and Finance to deliver client-ready proposals and contracts that meet deadlines and regulatory standards, while maintaining high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Business, Languages, or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of experience in project support, finance, contracting, or proposals in a CRO or similar regulated environment.
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes, contract management principles, and pricing structures.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work from home and irregular or extended hours as needed to meet client proposal deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete RFP process, including receipt, analysis, SME coordination, and delivery of comprehensive proposals.
• Develop and prepare strategic proposals and budgets in response to RFPs, incorporating SME feedback and ensuring adherence to policies.
• Lead contract development and negotiation processes, coordinating across internal departments to prepare, review, and finalize contracts.
• Establish and maintain account-specific contract standards, including budget presentation formats, payment terms, and contract language.
• Identify and solution potential RFP and contract barriers, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure timely completion.
• Manage multiple complex tasks, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines with high-quality deliverables.
• Lead and facilitate client meetings to negotiate costs, terms, and contract details.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data management in systems for metrics tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Experience with Salesforce

Education

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

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parexel in the United States is seeking a Contract Manager with CRO experience to join our team remotely. You will drive proposal development, contract negotiations, budget preparation, and client relationship management to advance new treatments for patients.

You will collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development, and Finance to deliver client-ready proposals and contracts that meet deadlines and regulatory standards, while maintaining high-quality deliverables.