Contracts And Proposals Specialist

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Job Title: Contracts and Proposals SpecialistJob Description

The Contracts and Proposals Specialist (CPS) will collaborate with the business development team to manage Requests For Proposals and create study budgets. The CPS will also assist in drafting Statements of Work and Change Orders for awarded projects. This role requires a proactive individual who can multitask effectively and work under strict deadlines while prioritizing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create study budgets and revisions based on the scope of work.
• Assist in the creation of change orders and follow through to execution.
• Create and revise proposal content in collaboration with the business development team.
• Obtain third-party costs as needed.
• Assist in drafting Statements of Work (SOWs) and Change Orders (COs).
• Track the lifecycle of contracts, monitor key deadlines, and deliverables, and proactively communicate with relevant parties to initiate processes as necessary.
• Comply with and understand company operations, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships, providing support to business development team members and clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of clinical research experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Great organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Basic computer skills.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and data entry.
• Paralegal skills.
• Experience with Phase I clinical trials.
• Knowledge of Confidentiality Agreements.
• Experience in budget and proposal creation.
• Previous experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) environment is preferred.
  
  

Work Environment

This is a remote role, requiring the candidate to have Phase I research experience. The position offers a 10% bonus of the base salary after two years of employment and starts with 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO). The ideal candidate will come from an Early Phase CRO background . The work environment is fast-paced and requires the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
  
  

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.