Proposal Specialist

Work closely with Solution Consultants and Business Development to perform appropriate client / indication / therapeutic area research to support proposal development

Lead, facilitate and add value to strategy meetings to:

o Identify issues and client requirements

o Identify key strategy team members

o Recommend proposal and study conduct strategy, and internal resourcing, based on experience

o Lead senior management and multi-disciplinary discussions to assure full and high quality input

o Establish agreement on timelines and deliverables from the strategy meeting, and follow-up to ensure adherence

Write and create client specific proposal text to:

o Accurately reflect strategy discussions

o Meet Parexel and client needs / expectations

o Assure accuracy and appropriateness of text and attachments

Draft budgets to:

o Reflect both Parexel and client needs, including first-run strategic output

o Assure accuracy, consistency and competitiveness of budgets

o Facilitate pricing discussions with appropriately identified key decision makers

o Ensure appropriate and accurate mapping to client budget specifications

Provide quality client deliverable to strict deadlines

Participate in client calls related to Requests for Proposals, budget discussions, Requests for Information, etc., as needed

Participate in proposal defense meetings with clientsQualificationsAbility to

o Lead internal strategy meetings

o Delegate work within Business and Project Support

Confident to deal with all internal and external staff levels

Negotiation skills

Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Comprehensive knowledge of relevant software (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Databases)