Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Parexel is a clinical research organization providing clinical development, regulatory, consulting, and market access solutions. The Strategic Proposal Writer will lead proposal development, conduct market and therapeutic area research, and create differentiated content and contracts in collaboration with sales leaders and cross-functional teams. The role also supports proposal process improvement, maintains templates, develops thought leadership materials, and mentors junior team members.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with proposal managers and sales leaders to develop persuasive, differentiated proposal content that wins business
- Conduct thorough market and therapeutic area research to ensure proposals are informed, relevant, and compelling
- Contribute strategic insights to planning meetings—identifying client needs, recommending study approaches, and ensuring feasible, high-quality solutions
- Own the proposal development process from strategy through delivery, managing timelines and ensuring all stakeholders are aligned
- Maintain and enhance our proposal and contract templates, ensuring they're current and accessible
- Contribute to case studies and thought leadership materials
- Share lessons learned with the team to continuously improve our processes
- Mentor and support junior team members as you grow into a leadership role
Skills
- We are seeking FSO & FSP Proposal Writing experience within CRO industry
- Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for crafting winning proposals?
- Do you have prior experience in an FSP or FSO model?
- You bring very strong proposal and/or contract management experience from a CRO or similar organization
- You have an exceptional eye for accuracy and quality, with strong organizational skills that let you juggle multiple priorities seamlessly
- You write with clarity and impact, crafting language that resonates with clients and differentiates our solutions
- You understand the nuances of clinical research across different regions and cultures, with experience working in multinational environments
- You're confident collaborating across all levels, from frontline staff to senior executives, and you thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment
- You're proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), design tools, and database systems
- Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Communication, Design, Business, or equivalent field
- Fluency in English and local language (written and oral)
- Comprehensive understanding of FSP models, clinical study conduct and contractual frameworks
- Proven ability to craft compelling, differentiated proposal strategies
- FSP experience highly advantageous
- MBA preferred
Benefits
- Potential for line management responsibilities and mentoring opportunities
- Collaborate with talented proposal specialists, sales leaders, and clinical experts
- Be part of a multinational organization working across diverse therapeutic areas and regions
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