Manage the full lifecycle of early business capture and operational study start-up
Integrate proposal development, feasibility analysis, startup oversight, and sponsor-facing communication
Ensure proposals are competitive and accurate
Conduct feasibility assessments across sites
Develop costing models, timelines, and operational strategies based on protocol requirements
Maintain proposal templates and a library of historical pricing data
Lead start-up activities from award through site activation
Collaborate with investigators, site operations, and sponsors during the feasibility and activation phases
Ensure documentation is audit-ready and compliant with regulatory standards

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or related field required
Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MPH, MS)
3–6 years of experience in clinical research, preferably within proposal development, study start-up, feasibility, or project management
Experience in a site network, CRO, or sponsor environment strongly preferred
Solid understanding of ICH-GCP, FDA 21 CFR, and clinical trial operations
Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret protocols and operational requirements
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel (especially costing models), PowerPoint, and CTMS/eReg systems
Detail-oriented, process-driven, and proactive problem solver
Strong writing and communication skills; ability to produce polished, sponsor-ready deliverables.

Manager, Proposals – Study Start Up

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