Research Proposal Development Associate II

Description

• Work with Principal Investigators to submit grant applications and renewals, coordinating with project personnel and functional groups.
• Participate in Executive Project Review meetings to discuss the financial status of projects and potential scope changes.
• Assist in developing proposals and revisions for investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, government-sponsored studies, and more.
• Collect and coordinate necessary grant materials, including biographical sketches, letters of support, and consortium statements.
• Formulate proposals under the direction of a Senior RPA, collaborating with company functional groups and other organizations.
• Develop budgets and price estimates using standard models and write proposal text with corresponding assumptions.
• Review materials provided to develop proposal responses and challenge internal teams to operationalize budgets efficiently.
• Develop changes in scope and document these changes with clear text and budget grids.
• Communicate with the Office of Research Administration to ensure complete and accurate grant submissions.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 1-2+ years of experience with proposal generation, review, or sponsor negotiation.
• A 4-year degree.
• Knowledge of clinical trials processes.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Willingness to attend training courses and trade shows.
• Experience in grants administration, budgeting for clinical trials, and budgeting for federal grants is beneficial.
• Familiarity with NIH grant procedures.
• Critical thinking, resourcefulness, and time and project management skills are highly valued.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 10%).
• 1-3+ years of experience in a CRO/ARO environment.

Benefits

• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 14, 2026.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental & vision

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance