Proposals Development Associate - Central Lab/Imaging Services

Proposals Development Associate - Central Labs/Imaging Services

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking Proposals Development Associates to support our Laboratory Services Division either for Central lab or Imaging services.

As a Proposals Development Associate you will support Business Development in the winning of new business for ICON Laboratory Services through delivery of high-quality customer-focused proposals and budgets for the conduct of clinical trials in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

You will play an essential role within the overall commercial/sales process, working closely with internal stakeholders across throughout our business (Business Development; Project Management; Laboratory Operations; Scientific Affairs).

What you will be doing

• Assisting in the preparation and development of client proposals, including cost estimates, timelines, and scope of work documents.

• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical operations, project management, and finance, to gather necessary information and ensure proposal accuracy and completeness.

• Conducting research and analysis to understand client requirements, competitive landscape, and market trends to inform proposal development.

• Supporting proposal process management, including tracking proposal status, coordinating review cycles, and ensuring adherence to internal processes and timelines.

• Assisting in the maintenance of proposal templates, databases, and other tools to support efficient and effective proposal development.

Specific requirements for Central lab PDA position:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business administration, or a related field.
• Excellent numeracy, communication and organizational skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear concise manner.
• Ability to read and understand clinical trial protocol, Schedule of events and basic knowledge of testing associated
• Prior proposals experience, you will have the ability to evaluate RFPs and have an understanding of industry cost drivers and costing algorithms
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Specific requirements for Imaging services PDA position:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business administration, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Basic Understanding of Clinical Trials, Imaging, and Cardiac Services: Familiar with the terminology, workflow, and regulatory context of clinical trials, particularly those involving imaging endpoints and cardiac services.
• Proficient in Excel: Skilled in developing budgets, timelines, data tables, and tracking tools essential to proposal development.

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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