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 I, you will support Business Development in the winning of new business for ICON Laboratory Services through delivery of high-quality customer-focused proposals and budgets for the conduct of clinical trials in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coordinate and prepare client-focused proposals, budgets and client grids for new business opportunities and ensure that all required information is provided in the final proposal within a 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 sales, proposals and operations teams throughout proposal generation to ensure the proposal and strategy meet business needs.
- Prepare budgets for proposals by interacting with operational departments to coordinate budgets and assumptions. Prepare budgets and specifications for contracts for new business awards.
Your Profile:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a Science or Business subject.
- Previous professional experience within the CRO, Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industry within a Laboratory environment.
- Ability to evaluate RFPs and identify critical issues and questions, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Self-starter who can work independently and remain highly motivated in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent numeracy, communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to read and understand clinical trial protocols, Schedules of events and basic knowledge of testing associated.
- Prior proposals experience, with the ability to evaluate RFPs and an understanding of industry cost drivers and costing algorithms.
- Ability and willingness to travel at least 5% of the time (international and domestic).
Rewards & Benefits:
- 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.