Sr Proposals Development Assoc

Senior Proposals Development Associate - USA (role can be home or office based)

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Proposals Department at ICON, a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. As a Proposals Development Associate, you will support Business Development in the winning of new business for ICON through delivery of high quality customer-focused proposals and budgets for the conduct of clinical trials in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). 

Overview of the Role

• Lead, coordinate and prepare 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
• Chair kick-off, budget and strategy meetings as appropriate and coordinate the participation of appropriate personnel in the proposal development process. Liaise with the sales, proposals and operations teams throughout the proposal generation to ensure that the proposal and strategy meets the business needs.
• Prepare budgets for proposals by interacting with operational departments to coordinate budgets and assumptions. 
• Support and mentor more junior members of the Proposals team

Role Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Experience in a Proposals role within a CRO or similar
• Ability to evaluate RFPs and identify critical issues and questions and also the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• A self-starter who is able to work independently and remain highly motivated in a high-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent numeracy, communication and organisational skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• An understanding of industry cost drivers and algorithms
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 5% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive)

Benefits of Working at ICON

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.

What’s Next?

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters to explain the next steps.

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