Remote Proposals & Contracts Lead – Early Phase

Parexel; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is hiring a Proposals & Contracts Specialist (Early Phase) for a remote US role. You will lead RFPs, coordinate experts, develop proposals, budgets, and contracting language across Operations, Legal, and Finance.

This role offers exposure to global study operations, pricing strategy, and process improvements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, accurate client materials and negotiate terms, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and drive commercial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Business, Languages, or equivalent.
• 2-4 years in project support, finance, contracting, or proposals in CRO or life sciences.
• Experience in proposals and/or contracts in CRO or life sciences; finance may fit with proposal/contracting experience.
• Broad experience with proposal/contract management, pricing structures, data systems like Salesforce.
• Strong understanding of clinical study operations across regions of the world.
• Knowledge of client contract processes, account management, reporting, cash flow, revenue recognition.
• Proficiency with Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; ability to negotiate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Request for Proposal process from receipt to final delivery.
• Coordinate subject matter experts 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 RFP specifications.
• Manage contract activities across Operations, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Develop contracting standards, strategies, delivery plans, and payment terms; negotiate with clients.
• Create, negotiate, and finalize contracts per SOPs; document changes with rationale.
• Amend budgets using internal tools; ensure input from teams and clear justification.
• Lead internal and client meetings; negotiate costs to target signature dates.
• Prepare contract documents from Parexel templates; coordinate input from Finance, Tax, Legal.
• Maintain accurate documentation and map client bid grids; support process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Business, Languages

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parexel is hiring a Proposals & Contracts Specialist (Early Phase) for a remote US role. You will lead RFPs, coordinate experts, develop proposals, budgets, and contracting language across Operations, Legal, and Finance.

This role offers exposure to global study operations, pricing strategy, and process improvements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, accurate client materials and negotiate terms, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and drive commercial