Senior Proposal Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +4 more countries.

📋 Description

• Prepare responses to proposals for high-priority and complex business development opportunities.

• Collaborate closely and independently with clinical subject matter experts to create tailored, comprehensive responses and budgets for Sponsors.

• Assist the Business Development (BD) team during internal and external client calls and meetings.

• Support budget reviews and address any inquiries.

• Offer strategic insights on budgeting methodologies.

• Understand and communicate proposal requirements effectively.

• Develop proposal content in alignment with RFP/RFI requirements alongside internal stakeholders.

• Summarize essential information for proposal submissions.

• Document assumptions and review final proposals to ensure quality and alignment with Sponsor expectations.

• Maintain proposal tools, templates, graphics, and experience tables.

• Assist BD Managers with RFIs, presentations, and client interactions.

• Support the development of Statements of Work.

• Generate and refine CRO cost estimates utilizing Alimentiv tools.

• Acquire pre-award budgets from vendor and site partners.

• Verify consolidated costing prior to executive review.

• Assist with costing amendments, updates, and project change orders.

• Clarify final costing to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Attend and facilitate bid/no-bid discussions, strategy sessions, and project hand-off meetings.

• Support bid defenses, internal project teams, clinical teams, and site feasibility assessments.

• Develop BD tools and provide feedback for ongoing improvements.

• Generate BD reports.

• Participate in conferences as required for booth and meeting support.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 1–3 years of relevant experience.

• At least a post-secondary certificate/diploma (college, training institute, etc.) is required.

• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.

• Experience in budget development within a CRO, clinical trials, or a similarly regulated and complex environment is highly desirable.

• A science degree or diploma is preferred.

• Prior experience in budget building for CROs and clinical trials is mandatory.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

• Proficient with other Microsoft Office tools.

• Strong attention to detail.

• A logical and process-oriented mindset.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Project management skills are essential.

• Resume must be submitted in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time, permanent employment.

• Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment and selection.

• Opportunities to attend conferences and provide booth and meeting support.