Proposals and Contracts Senior Manager (0.5 FTE)

TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full service-capabilities, resourcing and Functional Service (FSP) solutions.

Join Our Team as a part-time (0.5 FTE) Proposals and Contracts Senior Manager.

About this role

As part of our CDS Dermatology team you will be working alongside passionate and innovative professionals to ensure our customers achieve their goals.
The Proposals and Contracts Senior Manager is responsible for ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­facilitating, overseeing, and providing complete business support for the TFS business development team from client meetings to proposal generation and closing of contracts.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage complex proposal, contract, and change order processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of client-facing documents and project budgets.

• Serve as the senior subject matter expert for proposals and contracts, acting as a key point of 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 and recommendations to senior leadership, Business Development teams, and project teams during proposal and contract negotiations.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while developing a thorough understanding of client-specific contractual requirements and working practices.

• Support workload management and prioritization within the Proposals & Contracts team to meet business needs, client deadlines, and quality expectations.

• Ensure compliance with TFS SOPs, processes, policies, and quality standards across all proposal and contract activities.

Qualifications: 

• 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, including proposal development, budget generation, contracts management, clinical research, business development, or sales.

• Demonstrated 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.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference in the lives of patients

TFS is committed to equal opportunities. All our vacancies are open to people with disabilities, in accordance with the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Royal Legislative Decree 1/2013).

A Bit More About Us

Our journey began over 30 years ago in Sweden, in the city of Lund. As a full-service, global Contract Research Organization (CRO), we build solution-driven teams working towards a healthier future. Bringing together over 600 professionals, TFS delivers tailored clinical research services in more than 50 countries with flexible clinical development and strategic resourcing solutions across key therapeutic areas including Dermatology, Neuroscience, Oncology and Ophthalmology.

Our core values of Trust, Quality, Passion, Flexibility, and Sustainability are our guiding light serving as the framework for decision-making at all levels of the organization. They assist us in attracting and retaining valuable talent who share our sentiments, resulting in high employee engagement and satisfaction. By aligning on these fundamental values, we cultivate a unified force, geared towards innovation and excellence. This collective effort propels us towards our shared goal and fosters a culture of mutual respect and collaboration. 

Together we make a difference.