Proposals Development Associate II

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

About the role

The Proposals Development Associate II supports business development in winning new business for ICON by organizing and preparing high-quality, customer-focused proposals and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare complex client-focused proposals, budgets, and client grids for new business opportunities, ensuring all required information is included within the given timeframe.
• Adhere to the proposal process.
• Chair kick-off and resource meetings and coordinate participation of appropriate personnel in the proposal development process.
• Set up and participate in clinical strategy meetings for key and non-key opportunities.
• Liaise with sales, strategic proposal development, and operations to ensure proposals and strategies meet business needs in line with triage priority.
• Prepare costs for proposals by interacting with operational departments to coordinate costs and assumptions.
• Submit the final proposal on time to the Account Manager or designee.
• Coordinate and participate in negotiations and discussions with clients as required.
• Attend bid defense and other client meetings in a support role when required.
• Coordinate and prepare 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 from relevant operational departments, including the Manager, Proposals, and Account Manager.
• Travel at least 5% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive).

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ relevant experience with a strong working knowledge of the consultancy space and/or Phase II-III clinical trials.
• Exceptional Excel and Word skills.
• Prior Grid Mapping experience required.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

• 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.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals for well-being support.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, and health assessments.