Respond to RFPs and requests for information (RFIs), develop bids for proposals, statements of work, presentations, and other materials that support the Business Development organization
Review and challenge input from subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure pricing strategy is fit for purpose and complements the overall operational delivery strategy
Review and maintain pricing metrics to ensure cross‑therapeutic consistency
Develop proposal‑specific commercial strategies for approval by pricing leadership
Work with Account Directors, Clinical, and Operational teams to integrate pricing solutions into complete proposals and statements of work
Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, implementation, reviews, and approvals
Act as a focal point for the collection of pricing information from various sources
Work with SMEs to gather information and customize pricing solutions
Respond to routine and non‑routine inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Obtain assistance to resolve complex inquiries

Minimum five (5) years of experience in the Contract Research Organization (CRO) or pharmaceutical industry, or experience in a financial or analytical role
Comprehensive understanding of the proposal development process, contract deliverables, budgeting, the overall business organization and functional areas, and commercial strategy, preferred but not required
Ability to compose summaries of complex data for presentation to the executive team in strategic review meetings
Excellent analytical skills, oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and effective prioritization and time management
Strong interpersonal skills in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented, and changing environment
Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks and many details in a fast‑paced and constantly changing environment
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Excellent self‑motivation skills
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications with moderate‑to‑advanced experience in Microsoft Excel

Senior Proposal Manager, Pricing

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