Proposal Associate - RFI - U.S.

Worldwide Clinical Trials•Durham, NC

About The Position

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit. Why Worldwide We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us! What the Proposal Associate - RFIs does at Worldwide Clinical Trials The Proposal Associate – RFIs role leads RFI writing responsibilities for assigned projects, supports overall content management, and completes additional RFI writing team tasks as needed. This role works with Account Directors, subject matter experts (SMEs), Proposal Managers, and other Worldwide Clinical Trials personnel to coordinate RFI responses.

Requirements

Effective planning, strategizing, managing, monitoring, scheduling, and critiquing skills
Compelling written and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely present information
Strong interpersonal skills to work in a dynamic team with various personnel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment; frequent interaction with internal customers required
Ability to handle multiple short-term assignments and project deliverables with strict deadlines in a constantly dynamic environment
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Excellent self-motivation
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Bachelor’s degree (preferred in Life Sciences, Communications, Journalism, or Marketing)
Proven professional experience in Contract Research Organization (CRO)/pharmaceutical business development or operational, academic, or corporate environment
Understanding of medical and scientific terminology is highly desired
Robust writing, project management, and time management skills to complete RFIs on time and with high quality
Ability to advise and interact with all levels of management

Nice To Haves

Early Phase/Phase I experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop robust responses to RFIs, leading the writing, coordination, and presentation of responses in Word, Excel, and other systems/formats
Work with Account Directors and SMEs to effectively manage the RFI response development process
Actively participate in project discussions, ensuring product and service offerings are clearly articulated in RFI responses
Proofread, edit, rewrite, and revise documents to ensure readability, consistency, accuracy, and relevance
Meet RFI deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, reviews, approvals, and signatures
Act as a focal point to collect information from various sources
Collaborate with SMEs to gather information and customize content
Collate RFI responses independently as much as possible from team discussions and internal sources (e.g., libraries), requesting direct content from SMEs only when primary sources are not available
Support content library maintenance by providing new and updated content from RFI development
Respond to routine and non-routine inquiries in a timely and professional manner; obtain assistance to resolve complex inquiries, discuss, and learn
Perform other duties as assigned.