Business Contract Manager
Job purpose
Responsibilities
- Development of the project budget tool (GRID): work with the commercial, finance and operations teams to develop, maintain and enhance the proposal budget GRID to align with company and finance standards.
- Develop and Coordinate Proposal Budgets: Manage the proposal budget and inputs from various internal stakeholders during the proposal process. Ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the project budget tool (GRID).
- Maintaining and updating the Customer Relationship Management tool (CRM) and other systems for proposal documentation.
- Proposal Content Development: Create and maintain a library of proposal content, templates, and graphics. Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all proposals.
- Contract management and development: Work closely with the commercial team, finance and legal teams to draft initial client contracts on award of a project.
- Perform quality control edits on all budgets and contracts and participate in the finalization of documents before distribution to the customer and internal departments.
Experience - the ideal candidate will have
- Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Business Management or related field and a minimum of 2-3 years direct experience in Proposals or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a CRO or pharmaceutical environment.
- Technical Proficiency: You must be an expert in spreadsheet tools (including excel) and financial modelling, building budget grids and understanding of costing models. Strong analytical skills.
- Financial Understanding: Outlining the financial aspects of a proposal, ensuring that the project is financially viable.
- Clear and Concise Communication: basic understanding of drafting contracts and translating complex legal concepts into clear, straightforward language. Being able to communicate effectively in writing.
- Adaptability: Proposals and Contracts vary widely based on the parties involved, the subject matter, and the jurisdiction. Being adaptable to tailor proposals and agreements to specific situations.
Experience - you must also have these skills
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically
- Operate in a fast-changing environment and think innovative.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- Time Management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet tight deadlines.
- Attention to Quality: Ensuring that the proposal is free of errors and is presented professionally.
- English proficiency
Why us?
We all work remotely, setting our own time schedule, based on a “getting the job done” mentality. This has a positive impact on our work-life balance. Our headquarters are in Leuven (Belgium), but we also have local and regional offices across the globe. You may need to travel occasionally.
At P95, we are a collaborative and international team that works on diverse projects, topics, and clients and faces interesting challenges. There is a high level of empowerment, flexibility, autonomy as well as opportunities for research and development, to make things happen. We have an open culture of respect and inclusion. Consequently, we value self-reliance, initiative, and responsibility of everyone in our team to meet our internal and external customers’ expectations. Finally, our colleagues experience a strong sense of meaning and purpose driven by the scientific nature and impact of our work.
Do you want to join us?
P95 is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion or belief, union belief, wealth, birth, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin color, marital status, genetic information, parental status, social origin, or condition. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
About us
P95 and Julius Clinical have recently joined forces, bringing together two highly complementary organizations with a shared mission: advancing global health through high‑quality epidemiological research and clinical trials.
P95, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Belgium, is a global leader in epidemiology, vaccines, and infectious disease research. With offices across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, P95 supports public health agencies, pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and global organizations such as WHO and the European Commission. Our work focuses on generating timely, pragmatic, and actionable insights to improve access to safe and effective vaccines.
Julius Clinical, founded in 2008 and based in Zeist, The Netherlands, is a leading clinical CRO known for its strong scientific leadership and operational excellence. With more than 400 clinical trials conducted and over 300,000 participants enrolled worldwide, Julius Clinical specializes in central nervous system, cardio‑metabolic, renal, and rare diseases, working closely with biotech and mid‑sized pharma partners.
Together, we form a global, science‑driven organization offering an integrated portfolio of epidemiological and clinical research services. Our teams combine deep scientific expertise, operational excellence, and a shared passion for improving healthcare outcomes.
P95 and Julius Clinical are part of the Ampersand Capital Partners portfolio, a healthcare‑focused private equity firm.
We are united by a commitment to scientific rigor, innovation, and meaningful impact and we are excited to welcome new colleagues who share our ambition to improve global health.