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Senior Associate, Proposal Pricing (West Coast)
premierresearch· 11 Premier Research International LLC
About this role
Premier Research is looking for a Senior Associate, Proposal Pricing (West Coast) to join our Proposal & Contracts team.
You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.
We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.
Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.
As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.
Join us and build your future here.
What You'll Be Doing:
Manages all aspects of the trial budget process including trial cost analysis, final study budget development (Out of Pocket and FTE costs), maintenance of financial systems, and trial budget management through the life-cycle, including change order budgets when required
Effectively interfaces with Project Planning, Contract Development, Global and Regional Project Managers to achieve a successful study management team model, while proactively building internal and external relationships that support gathering of business intelligence for financial & operational activities
Effectively manages the pricing development lifecycle from customer need identification through proposal preparation, submission and stakeholder feedback; analyzes customer service needs from study specification sheets, protocols, CRFs and other RFP information, identifying discrepancies and working with Business Development to obtain data or make reasoned assumptions
In collaboration with the Proposal Strategist, disseminates initial RFP information to stakeholders, sets up and directs costing meetings to ensure complete review of RFP, discussion of resourcing needs, and understanding of customer objectives; assigns responsibilities, sets budget development schedules, and coordinates input to meet proposal production timelines, identifying, assessing, resolving and/or escalating issues as needed
Prepares resource/service fees and service descriptions/budget assumptions using algorithms, spreadsheets, and proposal templates; conducts lessons learned analysis and provides technical guidance/training to operational employees for process improvement and consistency in cost estimates; when requested, interacts with or presents
What We Are Searching For:
Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent preferably in the Sciences or Business Administration/Marketing, from an accredited institution
Three years of relevant industry experience; demonstrates an understanding of CRO services, including knowledge of the processes and procedures for conducting a clinical trial, to ensure production of an appropriate budget for inclusion in the proposal; general knowledge of clinical trial management services
Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word; knowledge of bid grid mapping in Excel, knowledge of web based communication tools for conferences
Excellent team player, collaborative and able to work in an effective team environment; customer service focused in approach to work both internally and externally; maintains a positive, results orientated work environment
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities; excellent organizational and time-management skills, able to prioritize work to meet deadlines; accountable, dependable and strong commitment
Excellent writing capabilities and communication skills
Pacific Time Zone preferred
Premier Research is dedicated to providing compensation that is fair and competitive with market standards. The annualized minimum base pay for this role is $80,000.00 USD. The actual salary will be influenced based on a variety of factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Premier Research is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is compliant with all federal guidelines. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status
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Senior Associate, Proposal Pricing (West Coast)
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