Global Clinical Supplies Operational Bidding Specialist

Accountabilities:

• • Evaluate RFPs and participate in strategy discussions to determine efficient and effective bidding approaches.
  • Collaborate with business development, contracts, proposals, and operations teams to ensure proposals align with business requirements.
  • Consult internal subject-matter experts to determine labor requirements, develop processes for non-standard activities, and validate assumptions and client-specific bidding standards.
  • Adapt proposal content to accurately reflect study requirements, operational assumptions, and budget parameters.
  • Review client grids to ensure accurate mapping, unit definitions, unit costs, and cost drivers.
  • Prepare and revise proposals for basic to moderately complex clinical opportunities.
  • Interact with clients when required to clarify requirements, expectations, and service levels.
  • Present and defend budgets during bid reviews with senior management.
  • Maintain accurate bid information, corporate databases, tracking reports, and bid-system grids.
  • Maintain strategy documentation to support customer-focused proposals and effective bidding decisions.
  • Manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality, accuracy, and responsiveness throughout the bidding process.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience.
  • 2+ years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of clinical trial proposal processes, budget management, and clinical trial supply chain management.
  • Understanding of the drug development process, FDA guidelines, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles.
  • Strong understanding of unitized grids, unit costs, unit drivers, and proposal budgeting.
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills with the ability to work confidently with budgets and financial information.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including strong grammar.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to provide informed recommendations on proposal and budgeting parameters.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at different organizational levels.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Self-directed approach with the ability to work independently while planning work against defined objectives.
  • Flexibility, resilience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage periods of intense concentration.
  • Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, if required.

  Benefits:

  • 100% remote work from Brazil.
  • Full-time position with a standard Monday–Friday work schedule.
  • Opportunity to work within a global clinical research and life sciences environment.
  • Exposure to international clinical trial proposals, operational bidding, and supply chain processes.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject-matter experts.
  • Professional development through hands-on experience in clinical trial operations and proposal management.
  • Customer-focused role with exposure to complex and varied business opportunities.
  • Supportive working environment focused on employee health and wellbeing.
  • Reasonable workplace accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
  • Potential travel opportunities depending on business requirements.