Senior Proposals Development Associate (Proposals Support) - 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.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
- Participate in the development, support and on-going maintenance of all costing tools and associated modules.
- Support Business Development in the winning of new business for ICON
- Support Client Contract Services in the management of contract and change orders
- Recognize, exemplify, understand, and adhere to ICON’s values which center around our commitment to People, Clients, and Performance.
- To ensure the operational effectiveness of Business Development through development, maintenance, and training responsibilities applicable to costing systems.
JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
To ensure the operational effectiveness of Business Development through development, maintenance, and training responsibilities applicable to systems and analysis.
- Work with other ICON Regions and divisions to develop and maintain the GPT.
- Participate in the development and improvement of current systems, tools, and processes
- Maintain current systems, tools, and processes
- Identify future needs and propose methods to best utilize technology to improve the efficiency of the department
- Proactively assist in the identification of training and development requirements of potential users of Business Development systems and tools
- Provide initial and ongoing training and support to all potential users of Business Development systems and tools
- Support the team in delivering high quality client-focused proposals, budgets and client grids for new business opportunities within given timeframe
- Train and mentor Systems Analysts as appropriate.
- Evaluate Systems Analysts for ongoing performance reviews (PRP)
- Assist the Directors, Proposals and Client Contracts Services in developing and improving training and educational materials for Proposal Development Associates and Contract Analysts
- Contribute to the development of processes and tools to improve the accuracy and quality of proposals and contracts*
- Assist with continuous departmental process improvements and participate in special projects periodically assigned, in addition to day-to-day duties
- Comply with ICON administrative, training and human resources policies*
- Ability and willingness to travel at least 10% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive)*
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (US)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Prior experience in pharmaceutical / CRO industry or equivalent
- Prior experience in proposal development or outsourcing and/or relevant related experience/qualifications
- Prior experience in (Sponsor) outsourcing management (Contract and Change Orders) and/or relevant related experience/qualifications
- Good understanding of industry cost drivers
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Must be a self-starter, pro-active and professional with an ability to function in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
- Fluency in English and excellent written English skills are essential
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft excel, Microsoft word and Microsoft outlook.
- Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel. Therefore, dependent on the employees location, the employee may be required to possess a valid Drivers license
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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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