Description
We are seeking a Proposal Developer to support our global sales team. As a Proposal Developer, you will develop and prepare budgets and proposals for assigned customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review Requests For Proposal (RFP) and identify information for proposal text and budget development
- Work closely with proposal development team to prepare and finalize proposals
- Prepare text and budget for proposals, rebids and related documents
- Provide support and assistance to other Proposal Developers in the delivery of assigned opportunities
- Team Lead on assigned projects to develop proposals and budgets
- Revise or develop preliminary agreements and related budgets and scope of work
- Ensure the scope of work is defined correctly and budgets reflect the scope
- Develop in-depth understanding of and be compliant with all processes and policies relating to proposal development
- Participate in strategy calls to discuss customer requirements and identify discrepancies in customer information
- Perform quality control edits on all documents and participate in finalization of documents and distribution to customers and internal departments
- Update and maintain corporate databases as required
- May participate in training/coaching/mentoring new staff
- May participate in customer meetings
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Business Management or related field
- Minimum of 5 years direct experience in Contracts, Proposals, industry-specific operations experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Knowledge of CRO Industry
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and understanding of costing models
- Ability to interpret RFPs and protocols
- Strong analytical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and customers