Proposals Development Associate I

Proposals Development Associate I

Location

Dublin, Reading

Reference JR159336

About the role

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. At ICON, we have an incredible opportunity for an expert Proposal Development Associate to join the team in either UK or Ireland.

The Role: ICON has made a commitment to providing training, development and varied career opportunities to our Proposals team. Proposal Development Associate (PDA I, II or Snr PDA depending on experience) This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Proposals Department at ICON, a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. As a Proposals Development Associate you will support Business Development in the winning of new business for ICON through delivery of high quality customer-focused proposals and budgets for the conduct of clinical trials in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). You will play an essential role within the overall commercial/sales process, working closely with internal stakeholders across throughout our business (Business Development; Project Management; Clinical Operations; Medical Affairs).

Overview of the Role

• 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 given timeframe
• Coordinate the participation of appropriate personnel in the proposal development process. Liaise with the sales, proposals and operations teams throughout the proposal generation to ensure that the proposal and strategy meets the business needs.
• Prepare budgets for proposals by interacting with operational departments to coordinate budgets and assumptions. You will also prepare budgets and specifications for contracts for new business awards

Role Requirements To be considered for this opportunity you should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a science or business subject.
• At least 1 year of experience within a pharmaceutical; clinical research or healthcare environment, preferably in a Proposals role or very similar
• You will have excellent numeracy, communication and organizational skills
• Excellent Excel Skills
• You will be a self-starter who is able to work independently and remain highly motivated in a high-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 5% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive)

What ICON can offer you: Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.

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Note: This description reflects the general details of the role and is not a complete statement of duties. Responsibilities may evolve.