Proposal Manager (f/m/d)

Clariness is looking for a Proposal Manager (f/md/) based in Germany, UK, Serbia or US. - Full-time; unlimited -

About the role

This role supports the successful development of proposals and contracts that enable clinical trial projects to move forward efficiently and compliantly. You will work closely with Business Development, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure proposals, budgets, and contracts are accurate, aligned, and delivered on time.

As a Proposal Manager, you would be responsible for

• Acting as primary contact for proposals and manage related communication and documentation.
• Proposal preparation and controlling the proposal processes for potential new customers and existing customers in coordination with the other business units, especially Business Development and Project Management.
• Determinizing and analyzing offer parameters and conditions, preparing presentations as a basis for decisions.
• Creating, updating and optimizing comprehensive and accurate proposals that reflect Clariness and client needs while also staying on top of the Request For Information (RFI) and the Request For Proposal (RFP) processes.
• Designing creative and winning project strategies to support our clients’ clinical research.

We would like you to have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, ideally in healthcare-related field.
• Strong written communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in contracts, pricing, and financial accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a structured way.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• An analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.

You may ask now, why should I work for you? Let us give you a few reasons – and you'll learn more during the process.

• A varied and exciting job with a lot of personal responsibility in an international company, where you can develop and expand your skills.
• Professional and personal development opportunities - incl. personal development budget.
• Flexible working hours and mobile working.
• Regular team events and open feedback culture.
• A versatile field of activity and challenging projects.
• A supportive and open company culture, providing the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and professional team.
• Impact healthcare by accelerating medical innovation through improved access to clinical trials, potentially bringing needed treatments to patients faster.

How to apply & what to expect

• Apply via link (CV only; no cover letter required).
• Introductory call (30 min) → Technical interview → Senior Leadership Interview → Decision.
• We aim to move promptly and keep you updated at every step.

At Clariness, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. For more information, feel free to reach out to [email protected].

Have we sparked your interest?

Would you like to become part of our dynamic, curious, and international culture with plenty of room for your ideas and creativity in an inspiring atmosphere? If so, we look forward to receiving your application with details of your desired salary and possible starting date, preferably via our application portal.

Clariness GmbH will treat the above information strictly confidential and will especially observe the applicable provisions of the applicable data protection laws. Further information about the use of the applicant data, you will find in the data protection declaration online at https://www.clariness.com/privacy-policy/