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Assessing and managing all new budget and proposal requests, overseeing budget managers, and finalizing proposal request before submission to the client. Read and understand clinical trials protocols, and determine the time, equipment, and effort requirements of clinical activities in order to produce competitive cost estimates, budgets and proposals. Generation of new business cost proposals to be prepared in response to clinical protocols and/or RFI/RFQ/RFPs as they are received; managing… Show more Assessing and managing all new budget and proposal requests, overseeing budget managers, and finalizing proposal request before submission to the client. Read and understand clinical trials protocols, and determine the time, equipment, and effort requirements of clinical activities in order to produce competitive cost estimates, budgets and proposals. Generation of new business cost proposals to be prepared in response to clinical protocols and/or RFI/RFQ/RFPs as they are received; managing responses to vendor questionnaires; and keeping a proposal library.• Confirm that the Business Development team has completed all necessary and required documentation prior to submission of the finalized proposal to the client.• Assess new budget and proposal requests for completeness of information and practicality of request.• Consult with the clinical operations team about novel attributes and practicability of RFP requests.• Manage a budget team with direct reports.• Distribute RFP requests to budget managers for completion• Track RFP requests via Proposal and Contracts Activity Tracker to make sure client deadlines are met.• Ensure the highest quality of client-facing deliverables by conducting daily budget reviews, with budget team, before budget finalization.• Create and use tools to craft clear budgets that include metrics such as timelines and levels of effort. Negotiate internally to achieve approvals.• Assemble proposals (e.g. in response to request for proposals), including: Coordinating with various teams to develop their portion of proposal; Developing budget(s); Tracking deadlines for submitting proposal; Following up as needed once proposal has been submitted to potential client.• Develop and improve business development tools, including template language and format.• Deliver timely, impactful work products in alignment with business development strategies and goals. Show less

Develop scientific and research advocacy programs, initiatives, and events. Create detailed itineraries, correspondence, funding proposals, reports, and other documents using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Oversee expense reporting and processing, tracking expenses and budget discrepancies. Manage a minimum of 10 concurrent research studies, including start-up, regulatory post-start-up, and close-out phases. Accurately pay vendors and reimburse expenses. Develop and execute service contracts… Show more Develop scientific and research advocacy programs, initiatives, and events. Create detailed itineraries, correspondence, funding proposals, reports, and other documents using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Oversee expense reporting and processing, tracking expenses and budget discrepancies. Manage a minimum of 10 concurrent research studies, including start-up, regulatory post-start-up, and close-out phases. Accurately pay vendors and reimburse expenses. Develop and execute service contracts, consultant agreements, and grant agreements. Provide comprehensive financial support to clinical trial sponsors. Responsible for budget development, negotiation, reconciliation, and managing invoicing processes. Generate monthly financial reports, collaborate with Clinical Leadership on budget scenarios, and provide budget forecasts. Create and manage remittance requests and invoices, review and approve clinical invoices, and ensure compliance with Fair Market Value principles. Utilize current systems to support budget development and reporting, maintain accurate internal records, and contribute to the creation and maintenance of tracking mechanisms.Key SkillsStrategic insights Ancillary documents Start-up agreements Master Service Agreements Amendments Timely communication CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System)eTMF (electronic Trial Master File)Compliance with Fair Market Value principles Grant preparation software Clinical Trial financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Process improvements Show less

Dallas, Texas, United States

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Organizational Leadership

Graduate Certificate, Organizational Management

Master Of Public Health - Mph

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

Associate Of Science - As, Computer Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Public Health

Certification, Medical/Clinical Assistant