Remote Proposals & Contracts Lead – Early Phase

Parexel; Cheyenne (WY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; 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, a global clinical development partner, is seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager with Early Phase experience for a remote US role. You will lead RFPs, coordinate SMEs, develop budgets, and support contract negotiations to establish commercial foundations for Early Phase programs.

You will collaborate with Operations, Legal, Finance, and Business Development, delivering accurate client materials while contributing to process improvements and global study operations insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Life Science, Business, Languages, or related field.
• 4–6 years in project support, finance, contracting or proposals in a CRO or life sciences.
• Experience with proposals and contracts in life sciences; finance background helpful.
• Knowledge of contracting terms, pricing structures and data systems like Salesforce.
• Understanding operational aspects of clinical study conduct across regions.
• Familiarity with client contract processes, account management, and revenue recognition.
• Proficiency with Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook and databases.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; ability to negotiate with clients.
• Ability to work from home and handle irregular hours for deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end RFP process from receipt to delivery.
• Coordinate SMEs and cross-functional inputs for proposals and budgets.
• Prepare, revise proposals and budgets in response to RFPs.
• Identify barriers and risks to meet client deadlines and mitigate them.
• Obtain third-party quotations and ensure alignment with client specs.
• Manage contract activities across stakeholders and accounts.
• Develop contracting standards, strategies, delivery plans, and terms.
• Create, negotiate, and finalize contracts per SOPs.
• Amend budgets with complete input and clear rationale.
• Lead internal and client meetings to negotiate costs and terms.
• Prepare contract documents from Parexel templates.
• Maintain complete documentation and map client bid grids.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Education

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

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Parexel, a global clinical development partner, is seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager with Early Phase experience for a remote US role. You will lead RFPs, coordinate SMEs, develop budgets, and support contract negotiations to establish commercial foundations for Early Phase programs.

You will collaborate with Operations, Legal, Finance, and Business Development, delivering accurate client materials while contributing to process improvements and global study operations insights.