Proposals Development Associate II

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

Proposal Development Associate I/II

Location: Ireland OR U

Position Overview: We are expanding our proposals development group and are looking for talented individuals with strong attention to detail to join within a variety of different dedicated business units within ICON including Commercial Services, Pharmaceutical Services and ICON, Biotech. We have a unique chance to hire individuals at a range of different levels dependent on experience. If you are keen to see how you could grow your career with ICON, please apply!

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)

Qualifications:

• Education: Degree educated or qualified by experience.

• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience managing proposal and budget development preferable within clinical research or similar field.

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team at the cutting edge of healthcare advancements.

• Flexible Working: Dependent on the opportunity either fully remote or hybrid working arrangement that promotes work-life balance.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development within a leading organization.

• Collaborative Culture: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence.

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, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, 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 or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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