The candidate should meet the following requirementsJob DescriptionRole DescriptionThe ideal candidate will haveContracts & Proposals Specialist (FTC 12 months)
Cambridge | Hybrid/Remote
37.5 Hours per week
Up to £50k + benefits
Ready to join a business where your work directly supports clinical research that improves patient outcomes worldwide?
This is a pivotal role within a global health technology organisation operating at the forefront of clinical trials and digital biomarkers. Backed by decades of scientific validation, the business supports CNS and broader therapeutic research through reliable, patient-friendly technologies used both in clinic and at home.
You’ll sit at the heart of sales activity, owning the proposals and contracts process end to end. Working closely with sales, scientific, operational, finance, and legal teams, you’ll help shape winning proposals, build robust budgets, and negotiate contracts that support long-term client partnerships.
This is a fast-paced, detail-driven role with real influence. If you enjoy translating complex technical and scientific requirements into clear, commercial documentation - and you like being close to decision-making - this will suit you well.
What you’ll be doing:
Proposals & budgets
Owning the development of clinical trial proposals and budgetsShaping clear, persuasive submissions from complex scientific and operational inputsPartnering with sales and internal teams to support deal strategy and client discussionsManaging proposal, contract, and RFI data within CRM systemsImproving proposal quality, consistency, and turnaroundContracts
Drafting and negotiating Statements of Work and start-up agreementsWorking with legal, finance, and operations to finalise commercial termsEnsuring contracts align with budgets, compliance, and deliveryRFIs
Coordinating accurate, high-quality RFI responsesManaging internal contributions and submission timelines
What they’re looking for:Experience in contracts, proposals, or commercial operations within clinical research, biotech, medtech, or a similar technical environmentStrong background in proposal writing, budgeting, and contract developmentSolid commercial and financial understandingConfident user of Word, Excel, and PowerPointComfortable working cross-functionally with sales, science, operations, finance, and legal teamsHighly organised, analytical, and detail-focusedAble to juggle multiple priorities without losing qualityFamiliarity with CRM systems and structured documentation processesIt would be beneficial if you had exposure to CNS-focused research or related therapeutic areas, and/or experience with digital clinical trial tools such as eCOA platforms.
Even if you don’t tick every box, this business is open to strong commercial operators who can learn quickly and add value.
What’s on offer:
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including a Christmas shutdown), plus a holiday buy/sell schemeGenerous pension contributionPrivate healthcare and cashback schemesLife assurance and employee assistance programmeYou’ll be joining a purpose-led organisation where commercial success and global health impact go hand in hand. The environment is collaborative, intellectually rigorous, and genuinely mission-driven.
Interested in finding out more?
Option 1: Apply and we’ll have a confidential conversation before anything is submitted
Option 2: Message me directly on LinkedIn — Rachel Bush, SoCode Recruitment
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