Precision for Medicine have an exciting opportunity for a Proposal Manager / Senior Proposal Manager to join our team (role level dependent on experience). This position is based remotely, and can be in one of the following locations: Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, or UK

Precision for Medicine is a precision medicine CRO. Precision’s uniquely integrated offering enables the science of precision medicine by combining novel clinical trial designs, industry-leading operational and medical experts, advanced biomarker and data analytics solutions, and an unequivocal real passion for rare diseases and oncology, in addition to working across other therapeutic areas.

Position Summary:

Develop complex client focused budgets and proposals for the conduct of Phase I-IV clinical trials, 
including complex bid grid mapping with manager support. Provide overall accountability for the Request 
for Proposal (RFP) process and deliverable, working in collaboration with global operational review teams 
to develop high quality budgets and proposals in response to client Request for Proposals (RFPs) across 
a range of therapeutic areas. Analyzes budgets for company metrics, appropriate pricing and accurate 
assumptions based on communications across the relative departments, partners and vendors needed 
for the project. Support Work Order and Request for Information (RFI) deliverables as needed. 

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to: 

• Prepare budgets, proposal text and re-bids to support RFP responses for global 
  opportunities
• Complete complex budget and proposal deliverables with promptness, accuracy, and 
  minimal direction from line manager. Provide overall coordination for the entire RFP 
  preparation process, including collaboration with key operational review leads, ensuring 
  accurate incorporation of key strategy and adherence to all key deliverable timelines
• Provide extensive review of RFP documents from clients and accurately identify key service 
  requirements and assumptions needed for budget and proposal development. Able to 
  identify information gaps and/or discrepancies, unique service requirements and translate 
  information into proposal and budget
• Coordinate and lead core RFP development meetings, with attendance from broader 
  company representatives, including sales, operational review and finance teams
• Develop full project budgets using our costing tool template. Competent grasp of Excel 
  based formula applied to assist the team in capturing appropriate details, unique budgetary 
  needs and mapping to complex client grids, as needed
• Prepare complex proposal text using departmental text templates. Accurately reflect client 
  needs and project team’s strategic message and assumptions
• Communicate, review and negotiate with all partners and third-party vendors during the RFP 
  development process
• Ensure accuracy and quality control of budget and proposal text edits, working to a high 
  standard of quality output
• Support work order and request for information (RFI) requests, where needed
• Respond to client questions regarding proposed budget and operational strategy via written 
  and verbal communications. Participate in client meetings as needed
• Assist in the maintenance of departmental records and internal and intercompany reporting 
  requirements
• Participate in departmental initiatives
• May assist in training of lesser experienced team members
• May perform peer reviews providing guidance and comments as necessary
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent experience ideally in a business, scientific or healthcare 
  discipline
  Strong experience of proposal and/or contract development experience
• Past experience in a CRO environment 

Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently, 
  prioritizing workload, keeping others informed of progress, timelines and any issues to meet 
  established deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under time pressure
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and create solutions through continuous and 
  effective communication with management
• Sound judgment/decision-making skills
• High proficiency in Excel, Word and other Microsoft applications
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment to support departmental/company goals and 
  values
• Minimal travel may be required for company meetings, clients and vendors

Precision medicine is revolutionizing the attack on cancer—and we are passionate about helping you harness its power. We strike tumors on a molecular level using biomarkers to link specific mutations to specific treatments. We combine deep science with deep data from advanced technological platforms, then layer on specialized expertise in the design and execution of targeted, adaptive clinical trials. Ultimately, we deliver robust insights that inform real-time decisions—and optimize the oncology development pathway.

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