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Senior Proposal Associate

Employer
Labcorp
Location
HOMEWORKING
Salary
Competitive
Start date
5 May 2021
Closing date
2 Jun 2021

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Discipline
Clinical Research
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details


Covance is now part of LabCorp. LabCorp, anS&P500 company, is a leading global life sciences company that is deeply integrated in guiding patient care, providing comprehensive clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug development services. With a mission to improve health and improve lives, LabCorp delivers world-class diagnostic solutions, brings innovative medicines to patients faster and uses technology to improve the delivery of care. LabCorp reported net revenues of over$10 billionin 2017.

Are you looking for a career within Proposals? Do you have a passion to work within a global company/team?

About the Team:

The P roposal Management department is responsible for providing the client, in great detail, about the services that Covance can offer in the format of proposals, budgets and working in close proximity with the sales and operational teams.

This is an exciting role to join our global Chemical Solutions team - BioA, BIOCMC.

The ideal candidate would have a team mentality, positive attiude, great communication skills and wanting to grow and learn within a proposals role.

This is a remote based role anywhere in the UK or Bulgaria.

Duties -
  • Supports or manages all aspects of the appropriate proposal process (text, quote, budget, and/or response to Requests for Information [RFIs]) for opportunities as assigned
  • Responsible for managing opportunities of low to medium complexity
  • Shadow and/or assist more senior colleagues on opportunities of medium to high complexity
  • Responsible for managing some transactional clients
  • Analyzes RFI and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to assist in identifying missing information for budget, proposal and/or RFI response preparation, with support. Supports follow-up with appropriate contact for additional information as required.
  • Identifies and resolves issues around client enquiry requirements and Covance capabilities with support
  • Shadow or manage strategic and operational calls related to the opportunity
  • Works across the organization in matrix environment across multiple time-zones and locations to support the process and complete deliverables
  • Prepares standard documents in accordance with agreed strategy and Sponsor requirements and expectations under the pressure of changing timelines, with minimal supervision
  • Administratively supports facilitating internal and external opportunity management negotiations (i.e. pricing, process, resources, timelines, etc.) as needed
  • Is responsible for timely delivery of assigned deliverables
  • Escalates issues/challenges to Manager for advice on resolution
  • Performs timely and accurate data entry into departmental and/or corporate databases/systems as directed
  • Support client-facing and senior management-facing activities surrounding assigned opportunities as needed, including supporting preparation, attendance, or leading applicable preparation and meetings
  • Develops appropriate knowledge of the technical and regulatory environments
  • Contributes to assigned process improvement initiatives and supports implementation
  • Contribute to assigned client relationship improvement activities and implementation
  • Perform quality control activities per the appropriate process/requirements
  • Support hosting sales-focused inbound client visits
  • Expected to contribute to content library by submitting new content or updates to existing content, using the official content submission process
  • Completes other appropriate duties, as assigned by the manager, which require similar skills in accordance with business needs and common sense.


Education/Qualifications: Education/Qualifications/Certifications and Licenses
Bachelor's degree required in related field or equivalent work experience
Experience: I. Experience: Minimum Required:

Minimum 3 years

  • Applicable minimum years of experience in budget and/or text development, or an equivalent combination of education and CRO/pharma/other related experience to successfully perform the essential job duties
  • Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact
  • Demonstrated computer skills - requires excellent MS Office experience (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Knowledge of proposal management software applications (e.g., Salesforce.com, Qvidian, Proposal Automation applications) is a plus
  • Demonstrated text editing and writing skills (based on business unit and/or team expectations)
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize
  • Demonstrated teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to work independently
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with internal stakeholders, clients and Covance senior management
  • Positive attitude and sense of urgency
  • Possesses an ability and willingness to work across Covance Business Units
  • Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as needed to meet the client's proposal deadline.

Company

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions —because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. Here, you can join our more than 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.

 

 

 

 

Company info
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Location
Maidenhead Office Park
Westacott Way
Littlewick Green
Maidenhead
SL6 3QH
United Kingdom

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