Senior Specialist, Proposals & Client Service
Job Description:
- Lead the coordination, preparation, and delivery of proposals, RFIs, and related client service activities
- Develop and review budgets and pricing analyses for client proposals
- Manage RFI questionnaires and maintain RFI response databases
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather information and ensure high-quality proposal submissions
- Provide training, mentoring, quality review, and specialized budget tool support for proposal associates and specialists
- Track and analyze KPIs to support operational effectiveness and continuous improvement
- Recommend and implement process enhancements
- Support proposal management activities and other business-critical initiatives as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Life Sciences or Business
- 3-5 years of experience preparing proposals and budgets within the clinical trial industry, ideally in a CRO environment
- Demonstrated expertise in developing Strategic, Full Service, and Preferred Provider RFP responses
- Strong knowledge of early-phase clinical study designs, including healthy volunteer, patient, and multi-site studies
- Advanced ability to create customized budgets and compile complex proposal documentation and responses
- Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including management, while handling competing priorities and deadlines
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
- Proficiency in English
Benefits:
- Competitive benefits package depending on location
- Transparent compensation and pay equity
- Inclusive and equitable workplace
- Training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities