Senior Proposal Manager (Pricing) – Serbia/Bulgaria

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What the Senior Proposal Manager – Pricing does at Worldwide Clinical Trials

The Senior Proposal Manager – Pricing works with cross‑functional contributors to develop high‑quality and compelling pricing solutions that align with operational strategy and technical approach. This role is primarily responsible for requests for proposals (RFPs) and supplemental documents for single‑ or multiple‑service or region clinical development protocols or programs. The successful candidate ensures all pricing solutions align appropriately with the operational strategy and are completed within appropriate timelines and quality standards.

What you will do

• Respond to RFPs and requests for information (RFIs), develop bids for proposals, statements of work, presentations, and other materials that support the Business Development organization

• Review and challenge input from subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure pricing strategy is fit for purpose and complements the overall operational delivery strategy

• Review and maintain pricing metrics to ensure cross‑therapeutic consistency

• Develop proposal‑specific commercial strategies for approval by pricing leadership

• Work with Account Directors, Clinical, and Operational teams to integrate pricing solutions into complete proposals and statements of work

• Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, implementation, reviews, and approvals

• Act as a focal point for the collection of pricing information from various sources

• Work with SMEs to gather information and customize pricing solutions

• Respond to routine and non‑routine inquiries in a timely and professional manner

• Obtain assistance to resolve complex inquiries

• Other duties as requested or assigned by the supervisor

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all‑inclusive.

What you will bring to the role

• Comprehensive understanding of the proposal development process, contract deliverables, budgeting, the overall business organization and functional areas, and commercial strategy, preferred but not required

• Ability to compose summaries of complex data for presentation to the executive team in strategic review meetings

• Excellent analytical skills, oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and effective prioritization and time management

• Strong interpersonal skills in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented, and changing environment

• Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks and many details in a fast‑paced and constantly changing environment

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently

• Excellent self‑motivation skills

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications with moderate‑to‑advanced experience in Microsoft Excel

Your experience

• Excellent customer relationship management skills and strong commercial acumen

• Ability to work in a high‑pressure, time‑sensitive environment, including the ability to handle multiple issues on multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong organizational agility, negotiation skills, and demonstrated drive for results

• Proven ability to build peer relationships and effective teams with demonstrated global and cultural awareness

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the Contract Research Organization (CRO) or pharmaceutical industry, or experience in a financial or analytical role with transferable experience and skill sets as outlined within

• Candidates must reside in Serbia or Bulgaria

• Must possess the ability to comprehend advanced operational and financial practices and develop in‑depth analysis and complex processes and procedures

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. 

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Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.