Remote Proposals & Contracts Manager - Early Phase

Parexel; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time

FSA/HSA

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 for a remote US role. You will lead proposal and contract activities, coordinate experts, develop budgets, and support negotiations to establish commercial foundations for early phase programs.

You will collaborate with Operations, Legal, Finance, and Business Development to deliver accurate client materials and improve processes across global study operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Business, Languages, or equivalent.
• 4–6 years in project support, finance, contracting, or proposals.
• Experience with proposals and contracts in life sciences or CRO.
• Knowledge of pricing structures, data systems (Salesforce).
• Fluent English with ability to negotiate with clients.
• Ability to work from home and irregular hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end RFP process from receipt to final delivery.
• Coordinate SMEs and cross-functional teams for inputs.
• Prepare, revise proposals and budgets per client revisions.
• Identify risks and mitigate to meet deadlines.
• Obtain third-party quotations and ensure alignment with RFPs.
• Manage contract activities across internal stakeholders.
• Develop contracting standards and negotiate terms with clients.
• Draft contracts from Parexel templates and finalize
• Document inputs and support process improvements.
• Lead meetings and drive towards client signature dates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Client negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Business, or Languages

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Proposal and Contract Manager with Early Phase clinical experience for a remote US role. You will lead proposal and contract activities, coordinate experts, develop budgets, and support negotiations to establish commercial foundations for early phase programs.

You will collaborate with Operations, Legal, Finance, and Business Development to deliver accurate client materials and improve processes across global study operations.