Proposal Specialist

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About This Role

Alimentiv is a global contract research organization focusing on advancing therapies for gastrointestinal diseases. Operating as a private enterprise, the organization channels its commercial success into scientific research and technology. As a Proposal Specialist, you will support the Business Development team in creating competitive and accurate proposals, clinical trial budgets, and Statements of Work for new business opportunities. This position involves collaborating with Business Development Managers, clinical experts, and cross-functional…

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating customized proposals for requests for proposals and information by working alongside Business Development and operational teams
• Examine Sponsor specifications, gather necessary details, and document assumptions to ensure comprehensive submissions
• Develop initial clinical trial cost assumptions and draft budgets utilizing internal costing tools
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, site partners, and vendors to gather pricing inputs and finalize budgets prior to executive review
• Draft Statements of Work, budget revisions, and proposal amendments
• Track proposal timelines, internal contributions, and deliverables to adhere to deadlines and quality benchmarks
• Engage in strategy meetings, bid or no-bid discussions, and project transitions
• Keep proposal records up to date and help improve Business Development processes and templates

Requirements

• Previous experience building clinical trial budgets within a contract research organization environment
• One to three years of relevant background in proposal development, clinical research, contract research organization costing, Business Development, or a related area
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills along with proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and a process-driven mindset
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Fluent written and spoken English proficiency

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate or diploma
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a scientific or related discipline

Core Skills

Benefits

• Education reimbursement program for full-time employees
• Monthly cell phone and remote work allowance depending on role eligibility
• One-time office setup allowance
• Working while visiting program allowing up to four weeks per year
• Flexible summer hours program from May through September
• Employee referral incentive
• Beneficiary of the Alimentiv Trust after one year of employment and permanent member status after five years
• Optional formal mentorship program
• In-person country or region annual social events
• Leadership development programs for people leaders based on seniority
• Social committee and other optional employee support initiatives

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