Commercial Analyst I

Overview

This role supports the global Commercial Finance team within the PPD clinical research business. You will help coordinate cross-functional processes, stakeholders, and timelines to ensure customer contract proposals, budgets, and contract modifications are completed accurately and efficiently throughout the contract lifecycle.

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

Work schedule: Standard (Mon–Fri)

Work environment: Office

Responsibilities

• Review customer information from requests for proposals (RFPs), contract renewals, and requests for contract modifications to ensure sufficient detail for accurate budget and pricing preparation.
• Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams to evaluate customer requirements, clarify project scope, and define a strategy for proposals and contract modifications.
• Manage multiple customer proposals, budgets, contract renewals, and modifications simultaneously while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines, organizational guidelines, 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 efforts and assist in contract negotiations 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, formatting, and consistency with agreed commercial terms.
• Ensure proposals, budgets, and contract modifications accurately reflect customer requirements, internal strategy discussions, and approved financial assumptions.
• Partner with internal teams and customers throughout budget negotiations 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 or vocational qualification.
• Previous experience with financial analysis, budgeting, pricing, and/or 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.
• Role will support GMP labs; any lab data experience is highly preferred.
• In some cases, an equivalency consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient.

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 an 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 for clearly conveying financial information and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective organizational and time management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver 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.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial and commercial information professionally and with discretion.
• 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.
• May be eligible 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.

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.

Physical / Work Condition Notes

• 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.
• Ability 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%).