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Home Based, US
Parexel's Strategic CRO Proposal Writer will bring several years of experience writing proposals within clinical (specifically Phase II, II & IV) will support the development of compelling, client-ready professionally presented proposals which exemplify the understanding of client requested requirements as transcribed from Client Relationship/Sales Directors, (CRD/CSDs), and the operational considerations as extracted from Functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Daily deliverables will be transcribed into highly tailored, differentiating proposal and contracting language for strategically identified opportunities and studies. They will help identify the most suitable output format for each proposal and will develop accordingly in Word, PowerPoint, online tools, or any other format that may become available in the future. This role will make recommendations to the Marketing and Proposals and Contracts Directors team as to how to incorporate best practices to all proposals.
Accountabilities:
- Work alongside the assigned proposal and contract manager/specialist to produce compelling and differentiating text or slides for client proposals
- Work closely with Integrated Solution Strategists (ISS), Client Relationship Directors (CRD) or Consultative Sales Directors (CSD) to perform appropriate client/indication/therapeutic area research to support proposal development
Add value to strategy meetings:
- Identify issues and client requirements
- Recommend proposal and study conduct strategy, and internal resourcing, based on experience
- Support senior management and multi-disciplinary discussions to assure full and high-quality input
- Establish agreement on timelines and deliverables from the strategy meeting, and follow-up to ensure adherence
- Manage internal framework calls to ensure alignment with ISS and feasibility on content, structure and overall strategy
Write and create client specific proposal and contract text to:
- Accurately reflect strategy discussions with compelling and differentiating content
- Meet Parexel and client needs/expectation
- Assure accuracy and appropriateness of text and attachments
Skills:
- Strong understanding of the different operational aspects of clinical study conduct in different regions across the world, which may be demonstrated by previous work experience in the industry
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to perform several tasks simultaneously.
- Consistently performs high quality work and delivers on time under pressure
- Impressive writing skills to create compelling proposals
- Excellent attention to detail, excellent oral/written communication skills along with highly developed interpersonal and strong team orientated skills.
- Ability to work independently and without close supervision in order to meet deadlines.
- Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Life Science, Business, Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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What We Do
Parexel is among the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs), providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services to help life-saving treatments reach patients faster. Leveraging the breadth of our clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our team of more than 21,000 global professionals collaborates with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind, increasing access and participation to make clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our depth of industry knowledge and strong track record gained over the past 40 years is moving the industry forward and advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas, while our innovation ecosystem offers the best solutions to make every phase of the clinical trial process more efficient. With the people, insight and focus on operational excellence, we work With HeartTM every day to treat patients with dignity and continuously learn from their experiences, so every trial makes a difference. For more information, visit parexel.com.
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