Proposals Development Associate II

About the role

The Proposals Development Associate is responsible for supporting business development in the winning of new business for ICON. As a Proposals Development Associate you will be responsible for organizing and preparing high quality customer-focused proposals and budgets.

Job Description

• Lead and prepare complex client focused proposals, budgets and client grids for new business opportunities and ensure that the all required 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 participate in clinical strategy meetings for key/ non-key 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
• Career with clients as required
• Career budgets and specifications for contracts for new business awards (where appropriate)
• Clarify contract specifications with the Manager, Proposals; Project Manager; and/or Account Manager (where applicable)
• Solicit input and review of proposals, budgets and contracts (where applicable) from the relevant operational departments including Manager, Proposals and Account Manager
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 5% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive)

To succeed you will need

• At least 3 yearsâ relevant experience with a strong working knowledge of the consultancy space and/or Phase I clinical trials and exceptional Excel & Word skills
• Prior Grid Mapping experience required.
• Minimum of a Bachelorâs degree required.

What ICON can offer you:

• Variety of annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your familyâs 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 familyâs 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.