Remote Proposals & Contracts Manager, Early-Phase

Parexel; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation & Holidays

FSAs & HSAs

Work-Life Balance

401(k) Match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager with Early Phase experience to join our US-based remote team. You will lead RFP responses, coordinate SMEs, develop budgets, and support contract preparation and negotiation with clients and internal stakeholders.

You will collaborate across Operations, Legal, Finance, and Business Development, ensuring accurate, compelling client materials and compliant contract terms. This role offers remote work and exposure to global pricing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Business, Languages, or equivalent.
• 4-6 years in project support, finance, contracting, or proposals.
• Experience in proposals and/or contracts in CRO or life sciences.
• Knowledge of pricing structures, pricing tools, and data systems.
• Understanding of clinical study operations across regions.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work from home and extend hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end RFP process from receipt to delivery.
• Coordinate SMEs and cross-functional inputs for proposals.
• Prepare and revise proposals and budgets in response to client requests.
• Identify risks and mitigate to meet deadlines.
• Negotiate terms and finalize contracts using Parexel templates.
• Lead internal and client meetings to drive decisions.
• Maintain documentation and data for KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager with Early Phase experience to join our US-based remote team. You will lead RFP responses, coordinate SMEs, develop budgets, and support contract preparation and negotiation with clients and internal stakeholders.

You will collaborate across Operations, Legal, Finance, and Business Development, ensuring accurate, compelling client materials and compliant contract terms. This role offers remote work and exposure to global pricing strategies.