Job Description:
Proposals & Contracts Specialist
Under the direction of management or an experienced Proposals lead, the Proposals & Contracts (“P&C”) Specialist is responsible for the development of proposals and contracts for new and existing business, in consultation with the Sales Team. S/he gathers and provides increasingly complex information for proposals with oversight from P&C lead. The P&C Specialist may begin to lead proposals of minimal complexity.
Make an Impact at Veristat!
Join a global team with more than 30 years of expertise accelerating life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
- 105+ approved therapies for marketing applications prepared by Veristat
- 480+ oncology projects in the past 5 years
- 350+ rare disease projects delivered in the past 5 years
- Flexible, inclusive culture — 70% remote workforce, 66% women-led teams
- Learn more about our core values here!
What we look for:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Science, Business, Clinical Research) required.
• 2 years of Proposal/Contract experience in the clinical research industry, preferably with a Contract Research Organization (CRO), required.
• Understanding of the functional relationship between CROs and Sponsors required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills required, including strong detail orientation.
• Ability to work creatively and multi-task in a fast-paced environment required.
• Ability to learn quickly and assimilate the detail of project requirements required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant software (Word, Excel, Outlook) required, and proficient experience with Salesforce required.
Automated Decision Making: All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision-making process.
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Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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