Remote Proposals & Contracts Manager - Early Phase

Parexel; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/holidays/sick time

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager with Early Phase clinical experience for a remote role in the United States. You will lead RFPs, coordinate experts, and develop budgets and contracts to support early phase programs.

You will collaborate with Operations, Legal, Finance, and Business Development to deliver accurate client materials while mentoring colleagues and contributing to process improvements.

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.
• Strong experience in proposals and/or contracts in a CRO or life sciences environment; finance experience may be suitable with proposal/contracting background.
• Broad experience with proposal and contract management principles, pricing structures, pricing tools, and Salesforce.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; ability to communicate and negotiate with clients.
• Ability to work from home and to work irregular or extended hours to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Request for Proposal process from receipt to final delivery.
• Coordinate SMEs and cross-functional partners for strategic, operational, proposal, and budget inputs.
• Prepare and revise proposals and budgets in response to RFPs and client revisions.
• Identify barriers and risks and implement mitigation strategies to meet deadlines.
• Obtain third-party quotations and ensure alignment with RFPs and client specifications.
• Develop contracting standards, strategies, and language; negotiate with clients as appropriate.
• Create, negotiate, and finalize contracts per SOPs; manage contract matters with stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation and map client bid grids; support process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Business, Languages

Tools

Salesforce

Windows

Word

Excel

Outlook

Databases

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager with Early Phase clinical experience for a remote role in the United States. You will lead RFPs, coordinate experts, and develop budgets and contracts to support early phase programs.

You will collaborate with Operations, Legal, Finance, and Business Development to deliver accurate client materials while mentoring colleagues and contributing to process improvements.