Clinical Research Proposal Specialist

Summary

Prevail InfoWorks is a full service Clinical Research Organization that supports life science companies with the conduct of their clinical trials through clinical operations services and proprietary eClinical technology products including real-time clinical data Integrations and analytics, eDC, eTMF, Safety System, IxRS / RTSM, CTMS, ePRO / eCOA, and Investigator Grant Management system. These products are provided in a SaaS model with world-class delivery and support.

The Philadelphia based company has a 15+ year track record of exceeding expectations and earning repeat business with its global biotech, biopharma, device, and diagnostics customer base.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Clinical Research Proposal Specialist with prior experience in the life sciences industry, who possess excellent time management and communication skills to assist our Business Operations department in keeping up with the fast-paced environment that comes with the technology and life science industries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize Excel and other provided tools to process reconciliations, change orders, BAU reports, budgets, and write proposals.
• Review RFPs (Request for Proposal); develop necessary budget assumptions from study protocols / synopses; and identify and resolve any questions that are needed to prepare a proposal.
• Participate in pre-RFP client / prospect meetings.
• Create competitive quotes based on the RFP
• Work with Business Operations, Medical and Operational personnel to develop effective proposals, including scopes of work, project assumptions, and budgets.
• Review and revise proposal content as needed to ensure a clear, compelling strategy to execute the trial is articulated.
• Creating and negotiating budgets.
• Present proposals to clients and prospects.
• Participate in client / prospect discussions and requests for information following delivery of proposal.
• Assist in the enhancement of tools and processes, as well as keeping up to date on industry norms and advances.
• Conducts qualitative and quantitative research to create customized and compelling business development documents focused on client solutions that highlight company differentiation, innovation, and operational strategy.
• Produces high quality, customer-specific deliverables.
• Ensures effective communication among internal stakeholders throughout the process so that the strategy drives the project and the final documents achieves its goals.
• Meets deadlines consistently by establishing priorities and target dates for document contributions, review, and approval by key stakeholders including executive leadership.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

This is an equal employment opportunity and Prevail does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran / Reserve / National Guard status.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have prior experience in performing each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Education and / or Experience

Language Skills

Possess the ability to communicate and comprehend written and oral instructions. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues and customers.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Able to apply common sense solutions towards the execution of responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job is based out of our headquarters in Philadelphia, PA and is to be performed in the office.

Other

As provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company is committed to discussing and providing reasonable accommodations to its employees to help them fulfill the essential functions of their jobs.