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Supporting clinical trials worldwide through patient recruitment, study feasibility, surveys and retention.
Proposal Manager
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
37 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Proposal Manager
Clariness
• Acting as primary contact for proposals and manage related communication and documentation. • Proposal preparation and controlling the proposal processes for potential new customers and existing customers in coordination with the other business units, especially Business Development and Project Management. • Determinizing and analyzing offer parameters and conditions, preparing presentations as a basis for decisions. • Creating, updating and optimizing comprehensive and accurate proposals that reflect Clariness and client needs while also staying on top of the Request For Information (RFI) and the Request For Proposal (RFP) processes. • Designing creative and winning project strategies to support our clients’ clinical research.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, ideally in healthcare-related field.
- Strong written communication skills and high attention to detail.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in contracts, pricing, and financial accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a structured way.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- An analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
Benefits
- A varied and exciting job with a lot of personal responsibility in an international company, where you can develop and expand your skills.
- Professional and personal development opportunities - incl. personal development budget.
- Flexible working hours and mobile working.
- Regular team events and open feedback culture.
- A versatile field of activity and challenging projects.
- A supportive and open company culture, providing the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and professional team.
- Impact healthcare by accelerating medical innovation through improved access to clinical trials, potentially bringing needed treatments to patients faster.
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This role supports the successful development of proposals and contracts that enable clinical trial projects to move forward efficiently and compliantly. You will work closely with Business Development, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure proposals, budgets, and contracts are accurate, aligned, and delivered on time. Tasks As a Proposal Manager, you would be responsible for: - Acting as primary contact for proposals and manage related communication and documentation. - Proposal preparation and controlling the proposal processes for potential new customers and existing customers in coordination with the other business units, especially Business Development and Project Management. - Determinizing and analyzing offer parameters and conditions, preparing presentations as a basis for decisions. - Creating, updating and optimizing comprehensive and accurate proposals that reflect Clariness and client needs while also staying on top of the Request For Information (RFI) and the Request For Proposal (RFP) processes. - Designing creative and winning project strategies to support our clients’ clinical research. Requirements We would like you to have: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, ideally in healthcare-related field. - Strong written communication skills and high attention to detail. - Commercial awareness and an interest in contracts, pricing, and financial accuracy. - Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a structured way. - Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills. - An analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems. Benefits You may ask now, why should I work for you? Let us give you a few reasons – and you'll learn more during the process. - A varied and exciting job with a lot of personal responsibility in an international company, where you can develop and expand your skills. - Professional and personal development opportunities - incl. personal development budget. - Flexible working hours and mobile working. - Regular team events and open feedback culture. - A versatile field of activity and challenging projects. - A supportive and open company culture, providing the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and professional team. - Impact healthcare by accelerating medical innovation through improved access to clinical trials, potentially bringing needed treatments to patients faster. How to apply & what to expect: - Apply via link (CV only; no cover letter required). - Introductory call (30 min) → Technical interview → Senior Leadership Interview → Decision. - We aim to move promptly and keep you updated at every step. At Clariness, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
Request for Proposal
EAB - Education Advisory BoardEAB - Education Advisory Board is "making education smarter" by helping clients achieve their institutional goals. A best-practice research, technology, and ser
Title: Proposal/RFP Writer Location: Philadelphia, PA Number: 609470 Job Category: Professional Services Job Department: Enrollment Services Job Family: Contracts & Proposals Job Type: Full Time Level: Experienced Job Description: About EAB At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve. At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other-that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards. For more information, visit our Careers page. About Hybrid Recently acquired by EAB, Hybrid is a globally recognized and award-winning agency that operates as a full-service marketing partner for the education sector, connecting universities with students worldwide. Powered by unrivaled insight, advanced technology, and AI-driven enrollment strategies, our integrated marketing solutions help education brands grow. We tackle the sector's toughest challenges head-on and continuously strive for excellence, staying on the pulse of emerging trends. When you join our division of EAB, you become part of a tight-knit, ambitious, supportive, and rapidly growing team. You'll work on big ideas with talented colleagues who respect your input, challenge your thinking and push you to do your best work. Visit our website to learn more about our story. The Role in Brief: Proposal/RFP Writer, Hybrid Hybrid is seeking a skilled and strategic Proposal Writer to join our growing New Business team. This role is pivotal to Hybrid's business development pipeline, crafting compelling, compliant proposals that showcase our value to higher education partners and help expand access to quality education. You'll lead the proposal writing process end-to-end, from scoping strategic fit, to writing, editing, and coordinating final submissions. This role requires exceptional writing ability, keen attention to detail, and a deep understanding of either higher education or advertising/agency environments or ideally both. As the first step of our strategic new business efforts, this role will be central to Hybrid's continued growth, helping translate our mission and expertise into winning narratives. This hire will be based in our Philadelphia, PA office. This role is listed as Proposal/RFP Writer for posting purposes; the official and internal title of this hire is expected to be Bid Writer to align with EAB business norms. Primary Responsibilities: The Proposal/Bid Writer is a technical writing role focused on helping Hybrid put our best foot forward when responding to Request for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other sales process requests. This role has several key responsibilities: Scoping - Research and identify relevant RFP, RFI, and procurement opportunities across higher education - Evaluate strategic fit with Hybrid's capabilities and growth goals. - Log and track opportunities in the content management system (TMS/SharePoint). Proposal Writing & Development - Lead proposal content development from structure to storytelling, ensuring submissions are tailored, persuasive, and clearly aligned with evaluation criteria. - Write, edit, proofread, and format long-form submissions across digital, creative, and media scopes. - Translate complex technical and strategic information into compelling prose. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Client Operations, Research, Creative, Account Management) to source content, insights, and case studies. Proposal Process Management - Own the full proposal lifecycle from initial research to on-time submission. - Manage timelines, assign content tasks (where applicable), and oversee quality control. - Maintain version control and compliance with submission requirements. Strategic & Cross-Functional Contribution - Recommend proposal enhancements, process improvements, and pitch positioning. - Support knowledge base development by capturing reusable content and updating case studies. - Translate proposal language into pitch presentations and decks as needed. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Public Administration, or a related field - 3-5+ years' experience in proposal writing, bid management, or strategic writing for an agency, education institution, nonprofit, or public-sector entity - Demonstrated experience producing long-form written content (e.g., 30-80+ page proposals, reports, or equivalent complex documents) - Deep familiarity with procurement and RFP processes, especially in higher education or advertising contexts - Exceptional writing, editing and research capabilities - Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to balance multiple deadlines and priorities - Proven ability to work independently and drive projects forward with minimal oversight - Strong judgment in identifying when to seek input, escalate questions, or align stakeholders Ideal Qualifications: - Strategic thinking with attention to detail, able to zoom in and out between compliance and storytelling - Familiarity with higher education, demonstrated through professional experience rather than solely academic exposure - Comfort collaborating across functions in a fast-paced environment - Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB's mission, values, and aspiration. If you've reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other's unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day. Benefits: Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible - 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays - Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each) - 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution - Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans - Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family - Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation - Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance - Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents - Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel - Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members - Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance - Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program - Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits. This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to "make education smarter and our communities stronger" we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Proposal Preparation Specialist
Rice UniversityLocated in Houston, Texas, Rice University is a private, independent, comprehensive research institution that cultivates diversity and an intellectual environme
Title: Proposal Preparation Specialist Location: Houston United States Job Description: Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues. About Rice: Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities. Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name - RICE - Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence. Position Summary: The Wiess School of Natural Sciences is seeking a Proposal Preparation Specialist to provide advanced and varied support to departments to facilitate the grant proposal development process and track activities. They will lead and advise faculty and research personnel on how to plan, prepare, and write grant proposals to enable highly competitive extramural research funding (e.g. federal agencies, state agencies, industry, or foundations). Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Pre-Award Research Administration in the Wiess School of Natural Sciences, this role will play a vital role in facilitating effective communication and collaboration. Ideal Candidate Statement: The ideal candidate should exhibit strong independent and analytical thinking skills to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Furthermore, the candidate must possess a thorough understanding of relevant federal and state statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures, along with the ability to interpret those established by other sponsoring organizations. Workplace Requirements: We offer the flexibility of hybrid or fully remote work. Please note that fully remote eligibility is limited to residents of approved states. Hybrid roles integrate on-campus and remote work to foster both independence and collaboration. In accordance with Rice Policy 440, work arrangements are subject to periodic review and adjustment. Annual Hiring Range: $75,000 minimum, with the hiring salary commensurate with experience. This is an Exempt (salaried) position and under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree - In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted. - Three or more (3+) years of experience in Pre-Award Research Administration (i.e., grant proposal preparation and submission to various governmental agencies such as NSF, DOD, DOE, DARPA, NIH, etc.) Skills: - Initiative and ability to work independently and as a team member - Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal - Excellent administrative and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize one's own workload - Strong critical thinking skills - Excellent writing and editing skills - Ability to work under deadline pressure Preferences: - 5+ years of experience in Pre-Award Research Administration in a university setting. - Demonstrated experience with large-scale, complex federal funding proposals (e.g., DARPA, ARPA-H or similar agencies). - Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Essential Functions: - Efficiently evaluate Funding Opportunity Announcements, develop proposal preparation timelines, templates, checklists, and track proposal development efforts. - Understand, explain, and clarify various agency's proposal requirements and review processes. - Develop and analyze proposal budgets in accordance with sponsor guidelines and University research policies. - Organize and facilitate faculty teams to prepare large-scale, complex, multidisciplinary proposals, including collaborative opportunities across the University and multi-research organizations. - Research and assist in writing non-technical content of proposals. - Perform careful review of the scientific, technical, and/or scholarly narrative sections of proposals to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and with research policies of the University. - Serve as a liaison with faculty, administrators, and the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) to ensure timely and successful proposal submissions. - Develop professional written communications to sponsor agencies, organizations, and key stakeholders. - Interact and collaborate with agencies, faculty, and departmental award management staff to support the successful life cycle of funded projects. - Lead training and development sessions designed for faculty, staff, postdocs, graduate students, and/or undergraduate students on topics related to the development of proposals for external grant funds - Assist in preparing ad hoc administrative projects such as proposal archives, reports and proposal writing tips. - Prepare and update proposal documents (revised budgets, JIT documentation, etc.) as needed prior to execution of an award. - Perform all other duties as assigned Additional Functions - Informs the principal investigator (PI) of all proposal preparation requirements and ensures guidelines are followed for proposal formatting, all documents required, and submission requirements. - Monitors compliance with agency and University regulations regarding submission; verifies all financial information Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University's Human Resources Office via email at facstaffada@rice.edu for support. If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
Role Description The Global Business Operations (GBO) team is a dynamic group with high visibility within IQVIA. GBO develops strategic proposals and budgets for our customers, and upon award, drives contract execution, including changes throughout the study lifecycle, by working with numerous internal and external stakeholders. - Review Requests For Proposal (RFP). Identify information for proposal text and budget development and work closely with proposal development team to prepare and finalize proposals. - Prepare text and budget for proposals, rebids and related documents. - Provide support and assistance to other Proposal Developers in the delivery of assigned opportunities. - Revise or develop preliminary agreements and related budgets and scope of work. Ensure the scope of work is defined correctly and budgets reflect the scope. - Develop an understanding of, and be compliant to all processes and policies relating to the development of proposals. - Participate in strategy calls to discuss customer requirements and identify discrepancies in customer information. - Perform quality control edits on all documents and participate in the finalization of documents and distribution to the customer and internal departments. - Update and maintain corporate databases as required and ensure accurate information is included in tracking reports. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Business Management or related field and a minimum of 2 years direct experience in Proposals or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. - Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and understanding of costing models. - Fluent English. - Possess strong analytical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and customers. Requirements - CV must be submitted in English. - Home-based position. Benefits - IQVIA is committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. - Our goal is to attract and retain the best people, regardless of their gender, race, marital status, ethnic origin, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic. Company Description IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.


