We opened our doors with a clear and simple vision: to provide the worldwide clinical research industry with professional services that demonstrate the highest level of experience, quality, and integrity. Since 1996, ProTrials has supported research that has led to ground-breaking treatments and solutions in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.
What fuels our focus? Most of us entered the clinical research field to help patients, caregivers, or maybe even our loved ones. We show up every day committed to do work that matters. When you join ProTrials, you will join a collaborative community helping to build a healthier world.
We also understand your need to balance a meaningful workload with life’s every-day moments. At ProTrials, we know that this makes our employees happier, healthier, and more successful.
SUMMARY
The Manager of Budgets and Proposals is responsible for working with Business Development in management and preparation of bids and proposals in response to qualified client requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information ( RFIs) for ProTrials Research.
ESSENTIAL DUTIESManage all aspects of budgets and proposals for potential clients based on RFPsReview RFPs and RFIs, identify key information for proposal text and budget and work closely with key operational and business development staff to ensure quality and delivery of the assigned projectManage and support writing, researching and completing bid proposalsOrganize and manage meetings to discuss proposal and budget strategy and to define any additional information required from clientRevise proposal and budget templates as requiredPerform quality control edits for all budgets and proposals and ensure finalization of documents and delivery to customer and internal departmentsDevise tools to support the Project Managers and Client Managers with respect to budget managementUse existing budget management tools to mine data for future bidsWork with vendors to obtain and review quotes as part of the bid processMaintain and update a database of current and potential vendorsWork with Project Managers, Client Managers and members of the management team to prepare and negotiate scope changes to projects as deemed necessaryAssist with maintenance and report generation in existing customer relationship management toolsMaintains confidentiality of client and ProTrials financial and proprietary informationTo support the business development team in all other tasks associated with generation and award of new businessOTHER QUALIFICATIONSExcellent communication (written and verbal) skillsAdvanced proficiency in MS Office applications with an emphasis in Word and ExcelExcellent organizational skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and efficiently meet deadlinesAbility to use sound judgment in decision making that may impact Business Development operationsStrong attention to detailAbility to work overtime as required by business needsCapabilities for creative thoughtEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEBA/BS Degree, preferably in Business Development, Life Sciences, Marketing or CommunicationsKnowledge of the clinical research industryMinimum of 3 years bid and proposal experience in the CRO industry; or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial analysis or business development, in the pharmaceutical or CRO industryPERKS AND BENEFITSCompetitive payCareer growthFull medical, dental, and vision benefit packages401(k) with matchCommuter benefitsLegal benefitsThe best coworkers, if we do say so ourselvesExcept as otherwise permitted or required by applicable law or regulatory requirements, ProTrials will retain the applicant’s personal information in accordance with its statutory obligations and internal policies and procedures.
Information collected during application completion may be retained for a reasonable period of time and in accordance with the company’s established retention policies. Applicants seeking more information may contact
HR@ProTrials.com.
ProTrials Research, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. ProTrials does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms or conditions of employment based on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), pregnancy, and childbirth or related medical conditions (including genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
