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Associate Director Proposals and Contract Management

Job in Newtownards, County Down, BT22, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: Biomapas
Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Administration, Operations Manager
  • Management
    Business Administration, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Join our global team as an Associate Director Proposals and Contract Management

Associate Director Proposals and Contract Management is a senior, hands‑on leadership role responsible for coordinating, optimizing, and delivering high‑quality contracts and proposals across the organization.

Main tasks and functions Team Leadership & Coordination
  • Act as lead for the Proposals & Contract Management team
  • Coach, guide, and support team members
  • Allocate and rebalance workload across the team
Proposal & Contract Delivery
  • Lead and coordinate the preparation of high quality, compliant, and competitive proposals
  • Personally develop and review complex proposals, budgets, and contractual documents
  • Coordinate contract negotiation and execution with clients
  • Draft, review, and update Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Work Orders, and Change Orders
Budgeting Tools & Pricing Support
  • Own the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of standard budget tools across services
  • Coordinate maintenance, revision, and updates of company price lists
Process Optimization & Governance
  • Assess and optimize proposal and contract management processes
  • Standardize templates, tools, and workflows across services and regions
  • Monitor adherence to internal policies and procedures
Inbound Request Management & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Act as the central coordination point for new inbound proposal and contract requests
  • Lead triage and prioritization of requests based on strategic value, timelines, and resource availability
M&A Integration Support
  • Lead alignment of contract and proposal processes, templates, and tools for acquired companies
  • Support integration planning and execution related to CPM activities
Systems & General Responsibilities
  • Ensure accurate and timely updates of CRM and related systems (e.g. ZOHO)
  • Serve as backup for other team members as required
Requirements
  • University degree in Life Sciences, Business, Finance, or another relevant field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in contract & proposal management within life sciences or a similar regulated environment
  • Strong track record in developing and maintaining user friendly budgeting tools for complex service offerings
  • Strong view on best practices in proposal creation
  • Good knowledge of pricing in CRO business
  • Experience with contracts, MSAs, Work Orders, and commercial negotiations
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Experience with CRM systems (e.g. ZOHO)
  • Professional fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage
Benefits
  • Remote work, workation & flexibility
  • Performance based annual bonus
  • Health & Wellbeing - wellness initiatives
  • International team and environment
  • Professional growth and development in the Life science industry
  • Team Culture - Team buildings, global meetings, and B Active events
  • Comprehensive Insurance - Personal accident, business trip coverage, and additional health insurance
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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