Remote Early-Phase Proposals & Contracts Lead

Parexel; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 is seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager with Early Phase clinical experience to join remotely in the United States. You will lead proposal and contract activities, coordinate experts and cross-functional partners, develop budgets, and support contract preparation, negotiation, and signature.

You will collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development, and Finance to deliver accurate, compelling client materials and to advance global clinical study initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4-6 years of experience in project support, finance, contracting, or proposals.
• Experience in proposals and/or contracts in a CRO or life sciences environment.
• Knowledge of proposal/contract management, pricing structures, and data systems (e.g., Salesforce).
• Fluency in written and spoken English; ability to communicate with clients.
• Ability to work from home and accommodate irregular hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end RFP process from receipt to 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/risks and implement mitigation strategies to meet deadlines.
• Manage contract activities across stakeholders and draft standard contracting language.
• Lead internal and client meetings and negotiate terms with minimal support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Communication skills

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Business or Languages

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager with Early Phase clinical experience to join remotely in the United States. You will lead proposal and contract activities, coordinate experts and cross-functional partners, develop budgets, and support contract preparation, negotiation, and signature.

You will collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development, and Finance to deliver accurate, compelling client materials and to advance global clinical study initiatives