About This Role:Veranex is seeking a
Clinical Proposal Strategy Manager / Senior Manager to support high-impact clinical business development efforts within our Global Clinical Affairs organization.
In this role, you will serve as a
central driver of proposal strategy, translating complex clinical trial requirements into
competitive, executable, and client-focused proposals. You will partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Business Development, Clinical Data Services, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop robust study strategies, timelines, and budgets.
This is a
high-visibility, client-facing role that blends
clinical expertise, operational planning, and commercial acumen-ideal for individuals who thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution in the MedTech clinical CRO space.
What You Will Do:- Lead and facilitate execution strategies and planning content for clinical trial programs for inclusion in Business Development proposals.
- Translate RFPs into specific deliverables with supporting project execution strategy, budget, milestones, and timeline.
- Manage, lead, and facilitate inclusion of Subject Matter Expert content into the proposal execution strategy.
- Capture and communicate strategic assumptions, risks, and key budget drivers fundamental to the execution strategy.
- Work closely with Business Development to define compelling strategies, support client positioning, and align solutions to client needs.
- Present execution strategy details to clients in support of Business Development.
- Serve as the lead clinical SME for clinical proposal development opportunities, providing strategic guidance on study design, operational feasibility, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Translate protocols, schedules of events (SOEs), and clinical requirements into executable proposal strategies and project plans.
- Develop accurate, competitive clinical budgets based on scope, visit schedules, assumptions, and third-party costs.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure budgets and project plans are executable, compliant, and commercially sound.
- Participate in client calls to clarify needs, align approach, and strengthen confidence in Veranex's clinical capabilities.
- Partner with global SMEs and service line leaders to gather and refine technical and operational proposal content.
- Collaborate with Proposal Specialists to ensure proposal content is complete, compliant, and submission ready.
- Lead internal proposal strategy meetings and kickoffs for Clinical opportunities.
- Support alignment between proposal strategy and downstream study execution expectations.
- Identify, evaluate, and help establish relationships with key clinical vendors and partners.
- Support development of internal guidelines, templates, and tools for optimizing clinical study proposal development.
- Contribute to the growth of Veranex's clinical text repository, experience database, and reusable content library.
- Help drive continuous improvement of clinical proposal templates, budget tools, and strategic messaging.
Qualifications:Manager Level - Required- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, clinical research, healthcare, or related medical/technical field
- 5+ years of experience in clinical research operations, and/or clinical proposal development within a CRO, with exposure to medical device or MedTech studies
- Foundational understanding of clinical trial lifecycle, including study design, execution, and regulatory requirements
- Experience interpreting protocols, schedules of events (SOEs), and scopes of work
- Ability to translate clinical and operational inputs into structured proposal strategies and plans
- Experience working in cross-functional environments and supporting proposal development efforts
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Manager Level - Preferred- Experience supporting proposal development in a CRO or consulting environment
- Exposure to medical device regulatory pathways (e.g., 510(k), IDE, CE Mark)
- Experience with clinical trial budgeting and vendor coordination
- Strong focus on medical device studies
Senior Manager Level - Required- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, clinical research, healthcare, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in clinical research, clinical operations, and/or proposal development within a CRO
- Deep understanding of end-to-end clinical trial strategy, planning, and execution
- Proven experience leading cross-functional proposal development
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex protocols, RFPs, and client requirements into fully executable and competitive proposal strategies
- Strong experience developing and validating clinical budgets, timelines, and resource assumptions
- Experience operating in FDA-regulated and ISO-compliant environments
- Advanced communication and presentation skills, including client-facing interactions and proposal defenses
- Strong business acumen and ability to balance scientific rigor with commercial considerations
Senior Manager Level - Preferred- Advanced degree (MS, MPH, MBA, or PhD) in life sciences or related discipline
- Experience within a MedTech CRO, professional services, or consulting environment
- Strong focus on medical device studies
- Experience supporting regulatory submissions (e.g., 510(k), PMA, IDE, CE Mark)
- Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs or global studies
- Familiarity with vendor ecosystems and external partner strategy in clinical trials
