Description
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a Proposals Development Associate II at ICON, you will facilitate the development and preparation of proposals supporting Late Phase, Real World Evidence (RWE), observational, post-marketing, and non-interventional research programs, contributing to the generation of evidence that informs healthcare decisions and improves patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze information necessary for proposals supporting Phase IV, observational, real-world, registry, and evidence generation studies.
- Assist in the preparation, development, and formatting of proposals and budgets, ensuring alignment with client requirements, operational capabilities, and industry best practices.
- Support the evaluation of RFPs and bid strategies, helping to identify key study design, operational, and commercial considerations associated with Late Phase and Real World research programs.
- Coordinate with subject matter experts across clinical operations, biostatistics, data management, epidemiology, patient-centered outcomes, and HEOR teams to obtain input on technical aspects of proposals.
- Conduct thorough reviews of proposal documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, compliance, and alignment with client objectives while supporting timely submission of high-quality deliverables.
- Support proposal managers in managing timelines, tracking milestones, and coordinating activities across stakeholders to ensure successful proposal development and submission.
Your Profile: You will have a strong foundation in proposal development with experience supporting Late Phase and Real World research opportunities. You are detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, public health, communications, or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in proposal development, business development support, project coordination, or a related function within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, CRO, or clinical research industry.
- Experience developing proposals and responding to RFPs for Late Phase, Real World Evidence (RWE), observational, registry, post-marketing, or non-interventional studies strongly preferred.
- Understanding of clinical research methodologies, including Phase IV studies, prospective and retrospective observational research, patient registries, and real-world data collection approaches.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop client-focused proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple proposal opportunities simultaneously under competing deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex scientific and operational information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%).
Rewards & Benefits ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development. Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways