Head of Proposals, Budget & Pricing

We're Hiring: Head of Proposals, Budget & Pricing (Director Level)

Location: Malvern, PA Remote/Hybrid Flexibility

Do you have experience developing proposals, budgets and pricing within the Research, Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences Industries?

Are you looking to take your career to the next level by heading a Proposals Department in a growth-oriented company?

Are you the type of person who is strategic enough to help us to build and improve our Proposals Department, but still willing to roll up your sleeves?

If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Join a growing leader in clinical trial FSP solutions!

KPS Life is looking for a strategic, experienced professional to lead our Proposals, Budget & Pricing function. This Director-level role is critical to our continued growth—owning proposal development, pricing strategy, and cross-functional alignment to deliver best-in-class solutions to our Sponsors.

As a stand-alone Functional Service Provider (FSP) focused exclusively on clinical research, we pride ourselves on white-glove service, flexibility, and Sponsor-first thinking. If you're ready to shape proposal strategy, drive pricing innovation, and lead a high-performing team—we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Lead end-to-end proposal process (triage, strategy, writing, pricing, delivery)

Contribute to product and solution strategy

Develop and refine pricing models to optimize competitiveness and profitability

Collaborate with BD, Finance & Ops to ensure strategic, unified proposals

Build and maintain a scalable proposal content library

Manage and mentor a high-performing proposals team

Participate in client meetings and maintain key CRM metrics

What You Bring

5+ years in proposals, pricing, or business development in clinical research or life sciences

Proven expertise in pricing strategy, proposal writing, and cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking and financial acumen

Strong ability to collaborate and lead cross-functionally

Strong writing, communication, and negotiation skills

Bachelor’s degree (Life Sciences or Business preferred)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

Why KPS Life?

We're purpose-built to deliver excellence in clinical trial sourcing through our focused FSP model. Join a growth-oriented company that values agility, precision, and partnership—with clients and with each other.