Proposals and Contracts Specialist
Core
Manage the complete Request for Proposal (RFP) process, prepare strategic proposals and budgets, and negotiate contractual terms to support clinical research project delivery.
Role type
Proposals and Contracts Specialist
Builds
Strategic proposals, budgets, and contracts for clinical research projects
Domain
Clinical research / Life Sciences
Required skills
RFP process management, contract negotiation, budget preparation, clinical study operations knowledge, pricing strategy, stakeholder coordination, Salesforce proficiency, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred skills
Experience in Contract Research Organization (CRO), third-party quotation mapping, complex issue escalation
Responsibilities
Manage RFP lifecycle from receipt to submission, review clinical study protocols to identify risks, coordinate Subject Matter Experts, draft and negotiate contracts, lead client meetings for pricing and terms, maintain accurate project records in Salesforce
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC