Remote Proposals & Contracts Lead - Life Sciences

Parexel; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation Time

401(k) with Company match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager to lead RFP processes and contract activities for clinical research programs. You will coordinate subject matter experts, develop proposals and budgets, and support contract negotiations across Operations, Legal, Finance, and Business Development.

The role offers remote work within the United States and exposure to global clinical study operations, pricing strategy, and process improvement. Strong English and collaborative skills are essential.

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 contract research organization or similar life sciences environment.
• Strong experience in proposals and/or contracts in a contract research organization or other life sciences environment. Finance experience may be suitable when paired with proposal or contracting experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Request for Proposal process, from receipt and analysis of RFP documentation through final delivery.
• Analyze study protocols or synopses, assign and engage the appropriate subject matter experts, and coordinate inputs.
• Prepare and revise proposals and budgets in response to RFPs and client revisions, following policy.
• Identify barriers and risks that could affect RFP completion and implement mitigation strategies to meet deadlines.
• Create, negotiate, and finalize contracts in accordance with SOPs and internal guidance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Communication skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Business, Languages

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Word

Outlook

Databases

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager to lead RFP processes and contract activities for clinical research programs. You will coordinate subject matter experts, develop proposals and budgets, and support contract negotiations across Operations, Legal, Finance, and Business Development.

The role offers remote work within the United States and exposure to global clinical study operations, pricing strategy, and process improvement. Strong English and collaborative skills are essential.