Senior Proposals Development Associate

ICON plc • Blue Bell, SD

1d • Remote

About The Position

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 values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers. PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Participate in the development, support and on-going maintenance of all costing tools and associated modules. Support Business Development in the winning of new business for ICON Support Client Contract Services in the management of contract and change orders Recognize, exemplify, understand, and adhere to ICON’s values which center around our commitment to People, Clients, and Performance. To ensure the operational effectiveness of Business Development through development, maintenance, and training responsibilities applicable to costing systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical / CRO industry or equivalent
• Prior experience in proposal development or outsourcing and/or relevant related experience/qualifications
• Prior experience in (Sponsor) outsourcing management (Contract and Change Orders) and/or relevant related experience/qualifications
• Good understanding of industry cost drivers
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must be a self-starter, pro-active and professional with an ability to function in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluency in English and excellent written English skills are essential
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft excel, Microsoft word and Microsoft outlook.
• Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel.
• Therefore, dependent on the employees location, the employee may be required to possess a valid Drivers license
• Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Responsibilities

• To ensure the operational effectiveness of Business Development through development, maintenance, and training responsibilities applicable to systems and analysis.
• Work with other ICON Regions and divisions to develop and maintain the GPT.
• Participate in the development and improvement of current systems, tools, and processes
• Maintain current systems, tools, and processes
• Identify future needs and propose methods to best utilize technology to improve the efficiency of the department
• Proactively assist in the identification of training and development requirements of potential users of Business Development systems and tools
• Provide initial and ongoing training and support to all potential users of Business Development systems and tools
• Support the team in delivering high quality client-focused proposals, budgets and client grids for new business opportunities within given timeframe
• Train and mentor Systems Analysts as appropriate.
• Evaluate Systems Analysts for ongoing performance reviews (PRP)
• Assist the Directors, Proposals and Client Contracts Services in developing and improving training and educational materials for Proposal Development Associates and Contract Analysts
• Contribute to the development of processes and tools to improve the accuracy and quality of proposals and contracts
• Assist with continuous departmental process improvements and participate in special projects periodically assigned, in addition to day-to-day duties
• Comply with ICON administrative, training and human resources policies
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 10% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive)

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree