POSITION TITLE: Proposal Manager, Commercial LOCATION: Cambridge, MA (hybrid)This position reports to our global HQ in Cambridge, MA and is hybrid with 2-3 days onsite. Travel is expected domestically and internationally when needed.Who We Are Looking For:Our customer base, networks, and product offerings are growing rapidly, and we are expanding with the hiring of a Proposal Manager, Commercial, to manage and develop proposals in Real-World Evidence (RWE) Research, Consulting, Data Licensing, and other areas
Successful candidates will have a previous experience in Real-World Data (RWD) research proposal, grant, or contract development with a collaborative, can-do attitude and experience building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
What You Will Be Doing: - Supports our rapidly growing business with proposal development expertise
- Ensures completion of on-time, high-quality proposal submissions to clients
- Works directly with the commercial team and clients to understand service needs, which will inform customized, impactful proposals
- Leads and contributes to the writing of proposals such as the project summary, background, deliverables, timeline, risks, cost and pricing and other sections as deemed necessary
- Leads and contributes to the development of budgets and invoice schedules
- Prepares regular reports on the progress and forecast of proposals to internal and external stakeholders using key metrics
- Creates, evolves, and supports internal processes for pre-award activities including proposal scoping, budgeting, standard operating procedures, best practices, and other resources and templates as needed
- Acquires a thorough understanding of our services to successfully position solutions and help ensure appropriate scope and budget
- Makes effective decisions when presented with multiple options, and/or conflicting priorities
- Uses influencing skills to accomplish successful proposal submissions - moving key proposal contributors (including senior executives) to meet agreed upon submission dates
- Communicates with the senior leadership team to keep the proposals aligned with enterprise strategic goals
What You Bring to TriNetX:- A Bachelor`s degree and at least 5+ years of RWD research proposal, grant, or contract experience, preferably in research and/or pharmaceutical/CRO space, including budget development.
- Independent worker
- Excellent writing and editing
- Strong attention to detail
- Inquisitive and willing to ask questions
- Proven leadership skills in a matrixed organization
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Ability to prioritize and make important decisions under pressure
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and deadline-driven
- Problem-solving skills
- Understand how data (electronic health records, claims, real-world data) is used by the pharma/CRO industry
- Knowledge of health outcomes research
Preferred- A Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or similar with 2+ years experience
