Clinical Trials Proposal Manager

PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with about 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.

At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.

We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.

At PSI, Proposal Manager coordinates all phases of PSI’s proposal process while maintaining the company’s win rate of 30% and higher. You will contribute to everything from RFP strategy to bid defense slide decks. You will partner with global teams of subject matter experts from Feasibility, Medical Affairs, Project Management, Clinical Operations, Budgeting, and Business Development to rapidly produce winning proposals. 

This proposal development will include:

• Developing high-quality strategic proposals that meet our clients’ needs
• Preparing viable RFP calendars and ensuring RFP milestones are met by all involved individuals in a timely manner
• Organizing, attending, and leading strategy calls for RFPs
• Developing draft budgets in CLARITY
• Contributing to study modeling in VISIONAL 
• Reviewing clients’ specifications, obtaining quality feedback from various stakeholders within the company
• Working with the budgeting team to develop competitive final budgets
• Preparing vendor RFPs and obtaining vendor quotes
• Providing support for bid defense meetings

• A minimum of a four-year degree from an accredited college or University
• Experience managing full-service clinical trial proposals at a CRO is a must
• Writing and editing skills
• Analytical skills
• Time management and organization skills
• Flexibility and creativity in responding to potential clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

This is a creative tight-knit team of professionals motivated by producing quality proposals that resonate with our customers.  Our culture is open, collaborative, and purposeful. We’re now looking for talented people who don’t believe in one-size-fits-all templates and have a passion for writing proposals that get read and remembered.