Commercial Analyst I

Overview

This role supports the global Commercial Finance team within the PPD clinical research business. Responsibilities include cross-functional coordination and timeline management to ensure customer contract proposals, budgets, and contract modifications are completed accurately and efficiently throughout the contract lifecycle.

This is a home-based role (band 4) for qualified candidates in the US (east coast or central time zone preferred).

Responsibilities

• Review customer information provided through requests for proposals (RFPs), contract renewals, and requests for contract modifications to ensure sufficient information for accurate budget and pricing preparation.
• Coordinate discussions with internal cross-functional teams to evaluate customer requirements, clarify project scope, and establish strategy for proposals and contract modifications.
• Manage multiple customer proposals, budgets, contract renewals, and modifications simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines and client expectations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to analyze customer requirements, resource needs, operational assumptions, and financial data to support development of accurate and competitive pricing proposals.
• Support proposal and budgeting activities and assist in contract negotiation by preparing financial analyses, evaluating pricing scenarios, and providing recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and update budgets, pricing information, and supporting documentation in applicable business systems, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Finalize customer-facing financial and contractual documents after obtaining required internal approvals, performing quality control reviews for accuracy, proper formatting, and consistency with agreed commercial terms.
• Ensure proposals, budgets, and contract modifications accurately reflect customer requirements, internal strategy discussions, and approved financial assumptions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers throughout budget negotiation and contract modification processes to support timely agreement and contract execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve pricing, budgeting, and contract management processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
• Previous experience with financial analysis, budgeting, pricing, and contract management that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1–2 years) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• This role will support GMP labs; any lab data experience is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial modeling, pricing analysis, contract proposals, or budgeting processes.
• Experience with enterprise business systems, including CRM or ERP platforms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with understanding of financial budgeting and pricing principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, including advanced Excel formulas for financial analysis and budget preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey financial information and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned projects.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to changing business requirements and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build positive working relationships.
• Professional handling of sensitive financial and commercial information.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to supporting positive customer relationships.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment while maintaining communication, accountability, and collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual salary range: $49,000 - $75,000 USD.
• Eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

Location

• Remote US (east coast or central time zone preference).
• Relocation assistance is NOT provided.
• Standard work schedule: Mon–Fri.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes drug screening.

Other Physical/Work Requirements

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May require as-needed travel (0–20%).