Senior Proposal Analyst

Syneos Health is seeking a Senior Proposal Analyst to develop domestic and global proposal budget and text documents. As a Senior Proposal Analyst, you will collaborate with team members, operations, and business development to develop proposal submissions.

Responsibilities

• Receives and analyzes Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from Business Development (BD), ensuring appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are assigned to and notified of the RFP.
• Prepares and modifies proposal text, budgets, and cover letters responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) and rebids based on feedback received from SMEs, with assistance from proposal management staff when needed.
• Ensures proposal text and budgets are in agreement with RFP, client specifications and communications, and internal assumptions.
• Obtains third-party quotes as needed.
• Manages the proposals process and stage gates from RFP receipt to proposal delivery with limited support from line manager.
• Works with contracts, finance, and operations to facilitate project initiation as part of PlanActivation.
• Updates proposals and/or sales management tools, systems, and/or forms regarding proposal or rebid status and value as directed.
• Coordinates and participates in project hand-over meetings.
• Learns to present budgets in client-specific/requested formats.
• May provide functional guidance and application of process guidelines to internal constituents as needed.

Qualification Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent in a business or health-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; plus minimal experience/exposure working in proposal preparation in the CRO/pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum of one year of experience in proposal preparation in the CRO/pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and voicemail.
• Knowledge of the clinical development process as illustrated by previous work history in clinical research or other drug development experience is preferred.
• Good analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills with the ability to perform several tasks simultaneously and the ability to work independently and flexibly to meet deadlines.
• Above-average attention to detail, effective oral/written communication skills along with highly-developed interpersonal and strong team-orientated skills.