Proposals Development Associate II

Proposals Development Associate II (Early Phase) - Remote, US

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.

About the Proposals Development Associate II:

The Proposals Development Associate is responsible for supporting business development in the winning of new business for ICON. As a Proposals Development Associate you will be responsible for organizing and preparing high quality customer-focused proposals and budgets. This opening will align with ICON's Early Phase group.

Job Description:

• Lead and prepare complex client focused proposals, budgets and client grids for new business opportunities and ensure that the all required information is provided in the final proposal within given timeframe

• Adhere to the proposal process

• Chair kick-off and resource meetings and coordinate the participation of appropriate personnel in the proposal development process

• Set-up and participate in clinical strategy meetings for key/ non-key opportunities

• Liaise with the appropriate personnel including sales, strategic proposal development and operations throughout the proposal generation to ensure that the proposal and strategy meets the business needs in line with triage priority

• Prepare costs for proposals by interacting with operational departments to coordinate costs and assumptions

• Submit final proposal, on time, to Account Manager or designee

• Coordinate and participate in negotiations and discussions with clients as required

• Attend bid defense and other client meetings in a support role when required

• Coordinate and prepare budgets and specifications for contracts for new business awards (where appropriate)

• Clarify contract specifications with the Manager, Proposals; Project Manager; and/or Account Manager (where applicable)

• Solicit input and review of proposals, budgets and contracts (where applicable) from the relevant operational departments including Manager, Proposals and Account Manager

• Ability and willingness to travel at least 5% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive)

To succeed you will need:

• At least 3 years’ relevant experience with a strong working knowledge of the consultancy space and/or Phase I clinical trials and exceptional Excel & Word skills

• Prior Grid Mapping experience required.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required.

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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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