About The Role
The Proposals Coordinator is responsible for managing the end-to-end preparation and coordination of quotation, change orders, and ballparks for the respective business segment. This includes initial proposal development as well as updates driven by study design changes, amendments, and change orders. This role ensures that all scientific, operational, and financial inputs are accurately compiled, formatted, and delivered to support timely and competitive client deliverables. The Proposal Coordinator acts as a central point of coordination between Business Development, Client Management and Scientific Evaluators. Additional administrative tasks as assigned.
What You'll Do Here
Proposal & Quote Preparation
- Coordinate the preparation of quotations based on inputs from Scientific Evaluators and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
- Compile and format quote documents using available templates.
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of all quotation materials (Excel costing files, PDFs, and supporting documents).
Opportunity Management
- Create, update, and manage opportunities within internal systems (e.g., Salesforce or equivalent).
- Maintain accurate records of quote status, documentation, and version control.
- Move opportunities through defined stages (e.g., “Proposal Complete”) in alignment with process.
Quote Updates & Change Management
- Manage updates to existing quotes resulting from study design changes, protocol amendments, or client-driven revisions.
- Coordinate and implement change orders, ensuring all scientific and financial impacts are accurately reflected.
- Collaborate with Scientific Evaluators to reassess scope, assumptions, and pricing as needed.
- Maintain version control and ensure clear documentation of all revisions and change history requirements.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Act as the primary liaison between Business Development (BD), Scientific Evaluators, and other Costing teams.
- Ensure all required inputs (both for initial proposals and subsequent updates) are received, validated, and incorporated.
- Proactively follow up with internal stakeholders to meet timelines, especially for urgent amendments or change orders.
Documentation & Communication
- Distribute finalized and/or revised quotes (Excel and/or PDF) to BD and other Costing teams with all relevant details.
- Ensure inclusion of key information such as internal/external assumptions and material cost breakdowns.
- Maintain organized records of quote documentation for traceability purposes in required folders.
Process Compliance & Tracking
- Follow established workflows and job aids for quotation generation and submission.
- Track quotation progress using internal tools (e.g., SharePoint tracker or Salesforce) on a daily basis.
- Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and internal procedures.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve quotation templates, change order workflows, and coordination processes.
- Support standardization of amendment and revision practices across the organization.
- Contribute to improving turnaround times and operational efficiency.
Strategic Partnership
- Following confirmation of strategic account BD assignments, Proposal Coordinators will be assigned to process new quotes and change orders for these accounts.
- They will also attend regular meetings led by the Strategic Account BD or Partnership Manager to discuss and address feedback on proposals/CO process and format and will document the same in Ask Albert.
What You'll Need To Succeed
- BA/BS specializing in business or sciences.
- Minimum of 2 years’ related experience in proposal coordination, project coordination, or similar roles with training in the biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO industry.
- Experience with assay development, validation, or sample analysis is an asset.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple deliverables.
- Microsoft Office’s suite of programs including: Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer.
- Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and document management tools.
- Ability to read and interpret study documents such protocol, study designs, method SOPs, etc.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.
- Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Developed interpersonal skills are required.
- Brings logical resolutions to conflicting interests and priorities.
What We Offer
The salary range estimated for this position is $54 556 - $72 741. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data. Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work
Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.
Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:
- Training & Development Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Annual Performance Review
Skills Required
- BA or BS degree specializing in business or sciences
- At least 2 years of related experience in proposal coordination, project coordination, or similar roles
- Training or experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple deliverables
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce and document management tools
- Ability to read and interpret study documents, protocols, study designs, and method SOPs
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide logical resolutions to conflicting interests and priorities
- Experience with assay development, validation, or sample analysis
What We Do
Outsourcing made easy with a one-stop solution to early-phase drug development. We are an integrated drug development solution company, offering pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies a proven, flexible approach that removes the need for multiple service providers during the early stages of drug development. Whether for one study or an end-to-end program, we help you reach critical decision-making milestones sooner by improving speed and ease from lead candidate selection to clinical proof of concept, and beyond. When partnering with Altasciences, you can experience up to 40% in time savings thanks to our integrated, one-stop solution offering. We strive to create a true partnership with our clients, our partners, and our colleagues that enables a mutually supporting relationship built on a combination of excellent science and solid communication. Helping sponsors get better drugs to the people who need them, faster, for over 25 years. Our full-service offering is always tailored to your specific research needs: - Preclinical research - Clinical pharmacology - Drug formulation - Manufacturing and analytical services - Bioanalysis - Program management - Medical writing - Biostatics - Data management - And so much more!
