Remote Proposals & Contracts Lead (Early Phase)

Parexel; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time

FSAs/HSAs

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 our team remotely in the United States. You will lead proposal and contract activities from RFP receipt to delivery, coordinating SMEs and cross-functional partners to create compelling, compliant client materials.

You will work with Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development, Finance, and other specialists to deliver accurate proposals and budgets, negotiate terms, and mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Business, Languages, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4-6 years of experience in project support, finance, contracting, or proposals in CRO or life sciences.
• Strong experience in proposals and/or contracts in CRO or life sciences. Finance experience may be suitable with proposals or contracting.
• Broad experience with proposal/contract management, pricing structures, pricing tools, and data systems such as Salesforce.
• Strong understanding of operational aspects of clinical study conduct across regions.
• Knowledge of client contract processes, account management, reporting, cash flow, and revenue recognition.
• Proficiency with Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; ability to communicate effectively with clients.
• Ability to work from home and extend hours to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end RFP process from receipt through final delivery.
• Coordinate SMEs and cross-functional inputs for proposals and budgets.
• Prepare and revise proposals and budgets per RFPs and client revisions.
• Identify barriers and risks; implement mitigation to meet deadlines.
• Obtain third-party quotations; align proposals with RFPs and client specs.
• Manage contract activities with Operations, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Develop account-specific contracting standards and negotiate terms with clients.
• Create, negotiate, and finalize contracts following SOPs and templates.
• Amend budgets using internal tools with full input from teams.
• Lead internal and client meetings; drive toward signature dates.
• Prepare contract documents; involve Finance, Tax, Legal as needed.
• Maintain complete documentation and map client bid grids for process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Meeting facilitation

Team collaboration

Sense of urgency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science

MBA

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager with Early Phase Clinical experience to join our team remotely in the United States. You will lead proposal and contract activities from RFP receipt to delivery, coordinating SMEs and cross-functional partners to create compelling, compliant client materials.

You will work with Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development, Finance, and other specialists to deliver accurate proposals and budgets, negotiate terms, and mentor