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Senior Manager, Proposals and Contracts

About the role

• Facilitate, oversee, and provide complete business support for the business development team from client meetings through proposal generation and contract closing
• Manage complex proposal, contract, and change order processes
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of client-facing documents and project budgets
• Serve as senior subject matter expert and key contact for internal stakeholders and clients
• Lead negotiations with clients, Legal, Business Development, and operational teams regarding contractual terms, budgets, Letters of Intent, Start-up Agreements, Work Orders, and Change Orders
• Provide strategic commercial guidance to senior leadership, Business Development teams, and project teams
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support workload management and prioritization within the Proposals & Contracts team
• Ensure compliance with TFS SOPs, processes, policies, and quality standards

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within the CRO industry
• Experience in proposal development, budget generation, contracts management, clinical research, business development, or sales
• Expertise in proposal writing, contract negotiation, budget development, and commercial operations within a CRO environment
• Strong understanding of clinical research, drug development processes, and CRO business operations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and CRM systems such as Salesforce

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Equal opportunity employment
• Fully remote work arrangement