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Senior Proposals Development Associate

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ICON plc

Aug 14, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Dublin
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree or relevant experience, lab knowledge, strong analytical and organizational skills, excellent communication, Microsoft Office proficiency, and willingness to travel 5%.
  • You will coordinate proposals, budgets, and contracts, manage meetings, liaise with teams, prepare costs, submit proposals, support negotiations, and maintain documentation. Travel up to 5% as needed.

Requirements

  • Education: Degree educated or qualified by experience.
  • Industry Knowledge: Prior experience working with a laboratory specifically within sample testing.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to read and translate clinical protocols into service plans.
  • Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Communication Skills: Strong communicator, comfortable presenting work in a global setting.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability and willingness to travel at least 5% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive).

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and prepare client-focused proposals, budgets and client grids for new business opportunities and ensure all requested information is provided in the final proposal within given timeframe.
  • Adhere to the proposal process.
  • Chair kick-off and resource meetings and coordinate the participation of appropriate personnel in the proposal development process.
  • Set-up and attend clinical strategy meetings for key/ enhanced opportunities.
  • Liaise with the appropriate personnel including sales, strategic proposal development and operations throughout the proposal generation to ensure that the proposal and strategy meets the business needs in line with triage priority.
  • Prepare costs for proposals by interacting with operational departments to coordinate costs and assumptions.
  • Submit final proposal, on time, to Account Manager or designee.
  • Coordinate and prepare budgets and specifications for contracts for new business awards (where appropriate).
  • Coordinate and participate in negotiations and discussions with clients as required.
  • Attend bid defense and other client meetings in a support role when required.
  • Clarify contract specifications with the Manager, Proposals; Project Manager; and/or Account Manager (where appropriate).
  • Solicit input and review of proposals, budgets and contracts (where appropriate) from the relevant operational departments including Manager, Proposals and Account Manager.
  • Maintain filing and tracking tools in accordance with accepted practices.
  • Undertake other reasonably related duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  • Ability and willingness to travel at least 5% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive).

FAQs

What is the work location for the Senior Proposals Development Associate position?

The position is based in Dublin, Ireland, with a hybrid contract requiring three days of office-based work.

What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Proposals Development Associate?

Responsibilities include coordinating and preparing client-focused proposals and budgets, chairing meetings, liaising with various stakeholders, preparing costs, submitting proposals, participating in negotiations, and maintaining filing and tracking tools.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should be degree-educated or qualified by experience, possess prior experience working with a laboratory specifically in sample testing, have strong analytical and organizational skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and exhibit strong communication skills.

Is there an opportunity for professional growth within ICON?

Yes, ICON offers opportunities for professional development within a leading organization.

Are there any travel requirements for this role?

Yes, the role requires the ability and willingness to travel at least 5% of the time, both internationally and domestically.

What kind of environment can one expect while working at ICON?

ICON fosters a dynamic and supportive environment with a collaborative culture, encouraging innovation and excellence.

How does ICON handle diversity and inclusion?

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment.

What benefits does ICON provide to its employees?

ICON provides competitive salary packages, health-related benefits, flexible working arrangements, retirement plans, and various additional perks such as life assurance and employee assistance programs.

Can I apply if I don't meet all the listed requirements?

Yes, ICON encourages applicants to apply regardless of whether they meet all the requirements, as they may still be exactly what the organization is looking for.

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ICON plc

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.