Proposal Specialist

Alimentiv is a global CRO with a singular focus: advancing therapies for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. GI is our WHY and for more than 30 years that purpose has driven our scientific rigour, operational excellence, and deep therapeutic expertise, including supporting more than 70% of IBD compounds in development. We operate as a private, profit-with-purpose company, channeling our commercial success back into scientific research, technology, and our people. With approximately 700 people across multiple countries and three service lines, we are growing deliberately, and the capability of our leaders and our organization is central to how we get there. If you want to do meaningful work, build something real, and invest back in research that changes lives — we want to meet you!

Job Overview As a Proposal Specialist, you will support Alimentiv's Business Development team in preparing high-quality proposals, clinical trial budgets and Statements of Work (SOWs) for new business opportunities. Working closely with Business Development Managers, clinical subject matter experts and cross-functional teams, you will help develop customised, accurate and competitive responses to Sponsor requirements. This role combines proposal development, CRO costing and project coordination, with a particular focus on preparing and refining clinical trial budgets, coordinating proposal inputs and supporting the overall proposal process. Key Responsibilities Support the development of customised proposals in response to RFPs and RFIs, collaborating with Business Development Managers and clinical and operational teams. Review Sponsor requirements, gather relevant information and document assumptions to ensure proposals are accurate and comprehensive. Prepare initial clinical trial costing assumptions and develop CRO budgets using Alimentiv costing tools, working with clinical experts to refine and finalise budgets. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, vendors and site partners to obtain costing inputs and ensure consolidated budgets are accurate before executive review. Support the preparation of Statements of Work (SOWs), proposal amendments and budget revisions. Assist with coordinating proposal timelines, internal contributions and deliverables to ensure submissions meet deadlines and quality standards. Participate in bid/no-bid discussions, proposal strategy meetings and project hand-offs, with occasional involvement in bid defence activities. Maintain accurate proposal documentation and contribute to improvements in Business Development tools, templates and processes. Experience & Qualifications Previous experience building clinical trial budgets within a CRO environment is required. 1–3 years of relevant experience in proposal development, clinical research, CRO costing, Business Development or a related field. Post-secondary certificate or diploma required; a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a scientific or related discipline, is preferred. Good understanding of clinical trial budgeting, costing processes and proposal development. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a logical, process-oriented approach. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. Fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.