Business Development Specialist

Prepare and negotiate budgets and contracts with investigators, sponsors, clinical research organizations, and research teams Support business development for the Wisconsin Reading Center Work with sponsors on non-disclosure agreements Create complex bids for potential studies Develop fee-for-service agreements for legal review Review internal and external billing before finance processing Implement reporting protocols for supplier cost savings, reduction, avoidance, supplier management, and risk mitigation Prepare and disseminate business cases and propose strategic sourcing Provide guidance regarding commodities and service areas Draft, submit, and communicate procurement request outcomes Research suppliers, assess market conditions, identify supply options, and make recommendations Develop cost-reduction business cases using data analytics and dashboard tools Lead complex solicitations and evaluate third-party sourcing options in compliance with regulations Develop category strategies using indexes, peer information, vendor information, sales data, and subject matter experts Maintain bid and proposal records Serve as primary contact to external stakeholders, maintain contracts, and negotiate purchase prices Requirements Attention to detail Advanced Excel skills Active listening and clear verbal and written communication Ability to adapt to various communication styles Strong financial and analytical skills with budgeting, bidding, and predicting income Experience with sponsor relationship building (preferred) Experience in contract negotiation and management (preferred) Experience with Smartsheet, Power BI, or Tableau dashboards (preferred) Experience with clinical trials, such as reading protocols (preferred) Experience in business development (preferred) Bachelor's degree focused in business, finance, or healthcare administration preferred Six years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree Continuous eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship Cover letter and resume required Ability to work occasional night and weekend events Ability to travel to Madison, Wisconsin on predefined dates at personal expense Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in budget preparation, contract negotiation, and supplier management while utilizing advanced data analytics and reporting tools to drive cost savings and strategic sourcing decisions. Highest-signal resume keywords Budget Preparation Contract Negotiation Data Analytics Supplier Management Business Development Hard Skills Advanced Excel Skills Financial Analysis Bidding Cost Reduction Strategies Contract Management Soft Skills Attention to Detail Active Listening Clear Communication Adaptability Industry Keywords Clinical Trials Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supplier Cost Savings Market Research Tools & Technologies Smartsheet Power BI Tableau #J-18808-Ljbffr