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Clinical Trials Proposal Manager
Location
Canada
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$90K - $120K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Clinical Trials Proposal Manager
PSI CRO AG
• Coordinates all phases of PSI’s proposal process while maintaining the company’s win rate of 30% and higher. • Contributes to everything from RFP strategy to bid defense slide decks. • Partners with global teams of subject matter experts from various departments to rapidly produce winning proposals. • Prepares viable RFP calendars and ensures RFP milestones are met by all involved individuals in a timely manner. • Organizes, attends, and leads strategy calls for each RFP; prepares and distributes minutes/action items. • Develops draft budgets: reviews clients’ specifications, obtains quality feedback from various stakeholders within the company. • Works with the budgeting team to develop competitive budgets and obtaining missing costs. • Prepares vendor RFPs and obtaining vendor quotes. • Writes strategic proposals that meet our clients’ needs. • Provides support for bid defense meetings. • Maintains all RFPs in Salesforce and PSI’s CTMS.
Job Requirements
- A minimum of a four-year degree from an accredited college or University
- Experience managing full-service clinical trial proposals at a CRO
- Writing and editing skills
- Analytical skills
- Time management and organization skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments under deadlines
- Proven track record of proposal win rates
- Flexibility and creativity in responding to potential clients
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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