Strategic Proposals Lead

MMS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MMS in Chicago is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead complex CRO proposals from RFPs/RFIs to final budgets and pricing. You will coordinate with Business Development, SMEs, and finance to deliver compelling messages and accurate deliverables.

The role requires 3–6 years in CRO proposals or pricing, a scientific or finance background, and strong proficiency with CRM/SharePoint and MS Office. Hybrid work model with global teams is offered.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years’ CRO experience in proposals, pricing, and/or related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline, finance, or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, client grids, and enterprise systems (CRM/SharePoint).
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and respond to RFPs or RFIs with a compelling message differentiating our offering.
• Coordinate with Business Development leads and SMEs to build operational strategy for Sponsor needs.
• Coordinate with SMEs to provide responses to Sponsor questions and concerns.
• Collect specifications and details from SMEs to build budgets outlining deliverables, pricing, resourcing, and timelines.
• Support the defense of proposals and pricing to Sponsors and internal approvers.
• Improve the proposal process and budgeting through technology and better communication.
• Maintain internal proposal and response libraries.

Skills

CRO knowledge

Clinical data terminology

Budgeting

CRM/SharePoint

Ariba/Workday

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline/finance

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CRM

SharePoint (SPO)

Ariba

Workday

Job description

MMS in Chicago is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead complex CRO proposals from RFPs/RFIs to final budgets and pricing. You will coordinate with Business Development, SMEs, and finance to deliver compelling messages and accurate deliverables.

The role requires 3–6 years in CRO proposals or pricing, a scientific or finance background, and strong proficiency with CRM/SharePoint and MS Office. Hybrid work model with global teams is offered.