Remote Proposals & Contracts Manager, Early Phase

Parexel; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental 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 remotely in the United States. You will lead proposal and contract activities, coordinating across Operations, Finance, Legal, and Business Development to deliver accurate, competitive client materials.

You will manage RFP responses, budgets, and contracting standards, while mentoring colleagues and supporting process improvements across global clinical study operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Life Science, Business, Languages.
• 4–6 years in project support, finance, contracting, or proposals in CRO or life sciences.
• Experience in proposals and/or contracts in CRO/life sciences; finance background acceptable.
• Broad knowledge of proposal/contract management, pricing structures, and data systems (Salesforce).
• Fluent written and spoken English; client communication experience.
• Ability to work from home and accommodate irregular hours for deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end RFP process from receipt to final delivery.
• Coordinate SMEs and cross-functional inputs for proposals and budgets.
• Prepare and revise proposals and budgets in response to RFPs and revisions.
• Identify barriers and risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership in meetings

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Business, Languages

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager with Early Phase clinical experience to join remotely in the United States. You will lead proposal and contract activities, coordinating across Operations, Finance, Legal, and Business Development to deliver accurate, competitive client materials.

You will manage RFP responses, budgets, and contracting standards, while mentoring colleagues and supporting process improvements across global clinical study operations.