Proposal Analyst I
Established in 1995 and rebranded to Scout in 2024, we built our foundation on planning meetings for numerous organizations within the life sciences sector (Scout Meetings). In response to emerging industry needs, we expanded our services to include Scout Clinical, one of the top providers of clinical trial patient reimbursements and travel.
Scout is recognized as a leader in our field for innovation in service, attention to detail, our stellar team members, and making the complex easier. If this interests you, we’d love to have you join our rapidly growing team!
Position Summary: The Proposal Analyst I ensures the accurate and timely creation of proposals for Scout’s services supporting clinical trials. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Contracts, Project Management, and Compliance to deliver high-quality proposal estimates aligned with client requirements and internal standards. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:- Develop proposal estimates for patient travel and reimbursement services under general supervision.
- Adhere to Scout’s standards for proposal development, including presentation, accuracy of budgets, and clear documentation of assumptions.
- Review client proposal requests to identify requirements and align deliverables with established templates and guidance.
- Ensure proposals are accurately tracked within Scout databases.
- Participate in internal and client-facing discussions to support proposal development.
- Support team members through peer review as directed by management.
- Complete all required initial and ongoing training within a reasonable or provided timeframe.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in the clinical/healthcare industry preferred
- Experience in proposal development preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality deliverables within deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint preferred.
- Professional, courteous, and collaborative approach to communication.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with demonstrated critical thinking skills.