Remote Proposals & Contracts Lead - Early Phase

Parexel; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 leading global clinical research partner, seeks a Proposal and Contract Manager with Early Phase clinical experience for a remote US position. You will lead RFP responses, budgets, and contract preparation, coordinating across Operations, Legal, Finance, and Business Development to deliver compelling proposals.

You will work with global teams, mentor colleagues, and support process improvements while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with Parexel

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 CRO or life sciences environment.
• Experience in proposals and/or contracts, with knowledge of pricing structures and data systems.
• Understanding of clinical study operations across regions and client contract processes.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; ability to negotiate with clients.

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 and risks to meet client deadlines and implement mitigation strategies.
• Obtain third-party quotations and ensure alignment with client specifications.
• Manage contract activities with stakeholders across departments.
• Develop contracting standards, delivery plans, and negotiation of terms.
• Create, negotiate, and finalize contracts following SOPs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Databases

Job description

Parexel, a leading global clinical research partner, seeks a Proposal and Contract Manager with Early Phase clinical experience for a remote US position. You will lead RFP responses, budgets, and contract preparation, coordinating across Operations, Legal, Finance, and Business Development to deliver compelling proposals.

You will work with global teams, mentor colleagues, and support process improvements while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with Parexel