Proposal Associate

Proposal Associate

Responsibilities





Respond to RFPs and RFIs, develop bids and proposals, statements of work, presentations, and other materials that support the sales organization.



Work with Account Directors, Clinical and Operational teams to integrate solutions into complete proposals and statements of work.



Actively participate in technical writing tasks insuring that product/service offerings are clearly articulated in proposals, statements of work, and presentation materials.



Proofread, edit, rewrite, and revise budgetary sections of materials to ensure readability and consistency of message and tone.



Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, reviews, approvals and signatures



Act as focal point for collection of information from various sources. Interview subject matter experts to gather information and customize content.



Respond to routine and non-routine inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Obtain assistance to resolve complex inquiries, in order to discuss and learn.



Other duties as requested or assigned by supervisor.







Requirements





Outstanding writing skills and ability to compose summaries for the completion of clinical development programs and program/project specific strategic overviews



Minimum 2 years experience in CRO/Pharmaceutical Business Development or Operational environment



Bachelor's Degree required (prefer degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing) or 5 years experience drafting bids and proposals in a CRO environment



Knowledge of the CRO/Pharmaceutical industry, knowledge of sales support activities as well as a strong understanding of study design, project management, and operational requirements for successful study implementation.



Ability to advise and interact with all levels of management



Ability to demonstrate excellent analytical and mathematical skills







Other Skills and Abilities





Strong planning, strategizing, managing, monitoring, scheduling, and critiquing skills



Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely present information



Strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, deadline oriented, and changing environment



Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks and many details in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment



Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently



Excellent self-motivation skills



Proficiency in all MS-Office applications including Microsoft Word and Excel