[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![Alimentiv logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/d11f5845-221.png)](https://jobicy.com/company/alimentiv.md)[Alimentiv](https://jobicy.com/company/alimentiv.md) # Proposal Specialist AI Summary Proposal Specialist supports the Business Development function of a gastrointestinal-focused CRO by producing proposals, clinical trial budgets, and Statements of Work for prospective sponsors. The role coordinates inputs from business development, clinical experts, vendors, sites, and operational teams to deliver accurate and competitive RFP and RFI responses. It requires prior CRO clinical-budgeting experience, advanced Excel capability, and disciplined management of multiple proposal deadlines. The position is suited to an early-career clinical research or proposal professional who can translate sponsor requirements into detailed costing assumptions and polished commercial documentation.[Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/alimentiv.md)ShareRemote from[UK](https://jobicy.com/job-region/uk.md), [Romania](https://jobicy.com/job-region/romania.md), [Portugal](https://jobicy.com/job-region/portugal.md)+3 more, [Poland](https://jobicy.com/job-region/poland.md), [Hungary](https://jobicy.com/job-region/hungary.md), [Ireland](https://jobicy.com/job-region/ireland.md)SalaryUndisclosedDepartment[Business Development](https://jobicy.com/categories/business.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceDirectorPublished5 Nov 2026Apply before5 Dec 2026Listing views38Application actions1Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. Opportunity details ## About this role. 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. ### What We Offer In addition, as an Alimentiv Employee, you’re also eligible for the following programs: * Education Reimbursement program for full-time employees * Monthly Cell Phone and Remote Work Allowance (dependent on role eligibility) * One time office setup allowance (can be used to purchase a scanner/printer, extra monitor, office furniture, etc.) * Working while visiting program – up to 4 weeks per year! * Flexible Summer Hours Program from May – September * Employee referral incentive – we know great people know other great people, and we think that warrants recognition! * Full-time employees also become beneficiaries of the Alimentiv Trust after one year of employment, and permanent members after 5 years of employment * Optional formal mentorship program (Alimentorship); country/region annual social events in person; leadership development programs for people leaders in accordance with your seniority; social committee and several other optional initiatives designed to support you in feeling like part of the Alimentiv team! Additional benefits may be available depending on the country of employment and are subject to local policies and eligibility. ### Our Services * End-to-end GI clinical trial services, from protocol design through submission support * Central medical imaging management and endoscopic reading * Precision medicine and biomarker solutions * Real-world evidence and clinical consulting * Histopathology and lab services through AcelaBio ### How to Apply To apply for this position, please submit your resume through the Alimentiv Careers Portal or via LinkedIn’s Easy Apply. Resumes must be submitted in English. ### Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Alimentiv is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Accommodations are available upon request for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Requests can be directed to [recruitment@alimentiv.com](mailto:recruitment@alimentiv.com). ### Compensation ### Additional Information Stay Alert to Recruitment Scams Alimentiv is aware of a continued increase in phishing scams, which use various methods of attack via email, text, voice and social media, including individuals posing as our recruiters and contacting candidates with fraudulent opportunities. 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This job listing has been manually reviewed by the Jobicy Trust & Safety Team for compliance with our posting guidelines, including verification of the company's legitimacy, accuracy of job details, clarity of remote work policy, and absence of misleading or fraudulent content. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 3/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 3/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 4/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightРабота требует специализированного понимания бюджетирования клинических исследований и процессов CRO, однако рассчитана на кандидата с 1–3 годами релевантного опыта. Сложность повышают параллельные дедлайны по RFP, точность расчётов и необходимость согласования данных с разными участниками. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Highly competitive$70,000US market range (per year)$55k–$85k0$93.50k AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. Работодатель не раскрыл базовую оплату. Для специалиста по предложениям и бюджетированию клинических исследований с 1–3 годами опыта ориентировочная годовая медианная зарплата на рынке США составляет $70,000, а оценочный рыночный диапазон — $55,000–$85,000 в год; период выбран как логически предполагаемый для постоянной full-time роли. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Clinical trial budgeting](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Clinical%20trial%20budgeting.md)[CRO costing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=CRO%20costing.md)[Proposal development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Proposal%20development.md)[RFP response management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=RFP%20response%20management.md)[RFI response management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=RFI%20response%20management.md)[Statement of Work preparation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Statement%20of%20Work%20preparation.md)[Microsoft Excel](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Microsoft%20Excel.md)[Budget forecasting](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Budget%20forecasting.md)[Vendor coordination](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Vendor%20coordination.md)[Stakeholder management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Stakeholder%20management.md)[Project coordination](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Project%20coordination.md)[Clinical research](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Clinical%20research.md)[Business development support](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Business%20development%20support.md)[Document management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Document%20management.md)[Process improvement](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Process%20improvement.md) Sample interview questionsHow would you develop an initial clinical trial budget when responding to an RFP?I would first review the protocol, sponsor requirements, country scope, timelines, and operational assumptions. I would use the approved costing tool to build activity-based estimates, validate assumptions with clinical and operational subject-matter experts, obtain vendor or site inputs where needed, and document all inclusions, exclusions, and risks before review. Describe how you ensure accuracy in a complex proposal budget. I use a structured quality-control process that includes reconciling assumptions with the proposal narrative, checking formulas and units in Excel, validating pass-through costs, and obtaining functional review from relevant owners. I also maintain a clear assumptions log so reviewers can trace each important budget decision. How do you manage multiple proposals with overlapping deadlines? I build a proposal schedule with milestones, owners, dependencies, and review dates for each opportunity. I prioritize work based on submission deadlines and complexity, communicate early when inputs are at risk, and use status tracking to keep stakeholders aligned. What would you do if a clinical expert and a vendor provide conflicting costing inputs? I would clarify the scope, assumptions, and timing behind each estimate rather than selecting one without validation. I would document the variance, facilitate discussion with the relevant functional owners, and escalate for a decision when needed so the final budget is defensible and consistently reflected in the proposal. Why is documentation of assumptions important in CRO proposal development? Assumption documentation makes pricing transparent, supports internal review, and reduces the risk of scope gaps during contract negotiation and project handoff. It also helps teams quickly evaluate amendments if the sponsor changes protocol requirements or timelines. Next step ## Apply now. Follow the employer’s application method and review Jobicy’s safety guidance before sharing personal information. 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