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Proposals Development Associate - Various Levels and Business Units

  1. Sofia, Dublin, Swansea
JR121770
  1. ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
  2. Proposals

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At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

Proposal Development Associate I/II and Senior:

Location: Dublin, Ireland, Sofia, Bulgaria (Hybrid Contract: 3 days office-based)

Position Overview: We are expanding our proposals development group and are looking for talented individuals with strong attention to detail to join within a variety of different dedicated business units within ICON including Commercial Services, Pharmaceutical Services and ICON, Biotech. We have a unique chance to hire individuals at a range of different levels dependent on experience. If you are keen to see how you could grow your career with ICON, please apply!

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and prepare client-focused proposals, budgets and client grids for new business opportunities and ensure all requested 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 attend clinical strategy meetings for key/ enhanced 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 prepare budgets and specifications for contracts for new business awards (where appropriate)

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

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

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

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

  • Maintain filing and tracking tools in accordance with accepted practices.

  • Undertake other reasonably related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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

Qualifications:

  • Education: Degree educated or qualified by experience.

  • Industry Knowledge: Prior experience managing proposal and budget development preferable within clinical research or similar field.

  • Analytical Skills: Ability to read and translate clinical protocols into service plans.

  • Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

  • Communication Skills: Strong communicator, comfortable presenting work in a global setting.

  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Environment: Be part of a team at the cutting edge of healthcare advancements.

  • Flexible Working: Dependent on the opportunity either fully remote or hybrid working arrangement that promotes work-life balance.

  • Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development within a leading organization.

  • Collaborative Culture: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence.


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

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 through the form below.

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