Veristat

About Veristat

Veristat is expanding our presence internationally from our home office outside Boston to Montreal, Toronto, Research Triangle Park, Michigan, Taiwan, and most recently the United Kingdom. We do things differently than large CROs. Do you value scientific integrity and a collaborative team environment? If so, you will feel right at home here with dedicated opportunities to discuss your achievements and grow your career through quarterly managerial conversations. We invite you to learn more about us at our website www.veristat.com. The Proposals and Contracts Associate is responsible for the development of Proposals and Contracts in consultation with the Business Development Team. Working with the client representative and functional group leads, the Proposals and Contracts Associate elucidates the scope of work and drives project budget development and finalization. Specifically, the Proposals and Contracts Associate works with applicable Veristat personnel to complete Sponsor Requests for Information (RFIs) and other Sponsor-required documentation that may precede a formal Request for Proposal (RFP); receives and disseminates Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to applicable Veristat personnel; and ultimately is responsible for the production of Proposals, including the document text and associated fees (i.e., bid grids) and payment schedules. For awarded projects, the Proposals and Contracts Associate is responsible for monitoring contract compliance on an ongoing basis in collaboration with a breadth of internal and external team members, subcontractors, and project management. The Proposals and Contracts Associate works closely with Business Development and Client Relations personnel to develop new and improve existing proposal development tools, including rates, algorithms, and templates, as well as tracking tools to ensure the timely, efficient, and accurate responses to RFIs and RFPs. The Proposals and Contracts Associate also performs appropriate client/indication/therapeutic area research to support these goals. As a Proposal and Contracts Associate You Will... Receive and respond to formal RFIs and other sponsor requests for information. Receive and coordinate completion of sponsor-required documentation that precedes issuance of an RFP or contract award. Oversee the creation of competitive project proposals, including proposal text, fee structure, and billing schedule, ensuring that the proposal: Accurately reflect client and Veristat assumptions. Meets Veristat and client needs/expectations. Establish agreement on timelines and deliverables. Obtain third-party quotes and negotiate contracts, as required. Ongoing interface with clients regarding contract issues. Ongoing proactive involvement with Project Management in review of project and contractual status. Experience + Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in a science or related field. Minimum of 2 years of Proposal/Contract experience or equivalent. Scientific and/or business background with a concentration in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry preferred. Functional work experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or pharmaceutical/biotech company may be substituted for proposal/contract experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills; strong detail orientation; ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment; ability to multitask; and ability to learn quickly and assimilate the detail of project requirements. Comprehensive knowledge of relevant software (Word, Excel, Outlook and Sales Force).

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Legal Form: Inc

Company Type: Private

Company Size: 51 - 250

Revenue: 25 - 50 million (USD)

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