Senior Specialist, Proposals & Client Service

Worldwide Clinical Trials

. Lead the coordination, preparation, and delivery of proposals, RFIs, and related client service activities .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $65,000 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal preparation and budget development within the clinical trial industry, with a strong focus on collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in analyzing KPIs and implementing process enhancements to drive operational effectiveness.

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Proposal DevelopmentBudget PreparationClinical Trial Industry ExperienceStakeholder CollaborationKPI Analysis

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Hard Skills

Proposal PreparationBudget DevelopmentRFP Response DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsMathematical SkillsOrganizational SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWord

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialCROEarly-Phase Clinical Study DesignsHealthy Volunteer StudiesPatient StudiesMulti-Site Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the coordination, preparation, and delivery of proposals, RFIs, and related client service activities
Develop and review budgets and pricing analyses for client proposals
Manage RFI questionnaires and maintain RFI response databases
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather information and ensure high-quality proposal submissions
Provide training, mentoring, quality review, and specialized budget tool support for proposal associates and specialists
Track and analyze KPIs to support operational effectiveness and continuous improvement
Recommend and implement process enhancements
Support proposal management activities and other business-critical initiatives as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Life Sciences or Business
3-5 years of experience preparing proposals and budgets within the clinical trial industry, ideally in a CRO environment
Demonstrated expertise in developing Strategic, Full Service, and Preferred Provider RFP responses
Strong knowledge of early-phase clinical study designs, including healthy volunteer, patient, and multi-site studies
Advanced ability to create customized budgets and compile complex proposal documentation and responses
Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including management, while handling competing priorities and deadlines
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
Proficiency in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Transparent compensation and pay equity
Inclusive and equitable workplace
Training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities