Proposal Manager

Home Based, US

As a Proposal Manager for Parexel you will provide overall management for entire proposal process, including coordination of all key operational areas, preparation, review, and strategic development of cost and text proposals.  Ensure smooth transition of awarded proposals to the Project Manager and Contract Manager, which may include first-run revisions/negotiations to cost and text for newly awarded projects.  Under the direction of Pre-Sales management, will provide overall management for the proposal process on larger more complicated opportunities.

Proposal Development

• Work closely with Business Development, Medical and Clinical Operations, Recruitment, Project Management, Laboratory services, Pharmacy and Clinical Data Services and Feasibility and Clinical Strategy to perform appropriate client / indication research and protocol feasibility review to support proposal development
• Contact clients as needed to discuss timelines, questions, expectations, deliverables, etc.
• Lead/Participate in strategy meetings
• Create client specific proposal text
• Assure accuracy, consistency and competitiveness of budgets
• Ensure accurate mapping to client budget specifications
• Provide quality deliverable to strict deadlines
• Participate in client calls related to RFP's, budget discussions, request for information, etc.

Skills

• Confident and professional presence with individuals at all organizational levels both internal and external
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills
•  Ability to lead internal strategy meetings
• Ability to participate in client meetings and explain cost drivers, etc.
• Detail-oriented with solid organization skills
• Excellent numeracy skills 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant software (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Databases)

Knowledge and Experience:

• Prefer 3+years professional experience; previous experience in proposal development in a CRO environment or similar environment preferred

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Business or equivalent.