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Form of workAbout us:
Operating for more than 30 years, CMAX is Australia’s longest running and most experienced clinical trial units conducting successful world-leading research for local and international clients, specialising in a range of early-phase trials and first-in-human studies.
We are proud to be a key contributor in the advancement of global medicines and technologies - from vaccines and pain control to early warning bio-devices and hormone replacement therapies, these are just a few of the many research areas for which CMAX has provided clinical trial services.
Employing more than 300 staff, CMAX is a 78-bed clinical trials unit, with a database of more than 45,000 clinical trial participants, and utilising state-of-the-art facilities, we are primely positioned, opposite the Royal Adelaide Hospital and part of the Adelaide BioMed City precinct.
About the role:
CMAX is seeking a Proposals Associate to be an integral part of the Business Development team to perform a range of activitities aimed at maintaining and improving the pipeline of clinical trials conducted at CMAX and therefore the ongoing financial stability of the organisation. The Proposals Associate will participate in the competitive bidding process for potential new business, including preparing clinical trial budgets and proposals. Full training will be provided for this role and the successful incumbent will have the opportunity to work within a highly experienced team and build a strong knowledge base in this exciting and growing industry.
Reporting to the Proposals Manager, the successful person will be responsible for:
- Preparation of budgets and proposals for potential new studies and ongoing contracts. This process will require reviewing complex scientific documents to identify operational approaches to studies in order to create comprehensive study budgets;
- Providing support to the Proposals Manager as required, such as performing quality checks of budgets and proposals prior to submission;
- Maintaining and updating budget and proposal tools as directed, and liaising with suppliers and vendors as required;
- Supporting various teams by preparing and reviewing documents such as contracts and payment schedules;
- Gather business intelligence information, as directed, to assist in maintaining and improving CMAX’s competitive position.
About you:
- Be an enthusiastic self-starter with a can-do attitude, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging role;
- High level of knowledge of MS Excel and Word, and excellent spreadsheet, numeracy and English writing skills;
- Proven ability to work with accuracy and apply strong attention to detail;
- Be prepared and committed to building knowledge base over time and correctly applying these learnings to ongoing work activities;
- Able to work independently and to contribute successfully in a team environment;
- Ability to quickly transition between tasks which may change in priority at short notice;
- Ability to forward plan work activities based on anticipated workload and available time in order meet agreed deadlines;
- Genuine interest and willingness to acquire knowledge in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology sector.
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting opportunity, then please apply by attaching your application letter and CV via the Apply Now function. Applications will close on Friday 26 April.
Only candidates who have the right to work unrestricted in Australia will be considered for this position.
Please note that we may be conducting interviews during the advertisement period and retain the right to withdraw the advert should we select a successful applicant prior to the closing date.
