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Proposal Manager I

Employer
Labcorp
Location
Belgrade, Serbia
Salary
Competitive
Start date
20 Sep 2022
Closing date
28 Sep 2022

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Job Details

Recognized as one of Forbes 2021 World's Best Employers and named in Fast Company magazine's 2021 list of 2021 Most Innovative Companies, Labcorp is seeking Proposal Manager I to join our Oncology Proposal Management team.

Labcorp Oncology believes in harnessing science to improve health and the lives of people with cancer. Over the last 25 years, Labcorp has played a historic role in launching some of the hallmark diagnostic testing for the treatment of cancer.

Our team specializes in supporting RFPs in the pre-award space from a proposal writing and budget perspective for biotechs and small to global pharma companies. Our remit covers all Oncology patient studies from Phase I-IV and all therapeutic areas for some select Key Accounts.

Due to internal growth, we are looking for an experienced individual with a proposal writing background to join our Oncology/ Key Accounts team and to work alongside our colleagues located across the EU, the Americas and Asia Pacific.

The ideal candidate will have budget, grid mapping and text writing experience. You will be required to support and manage internal and external stakeholders involved with each deliverable.

The proposals team is a key part of the client journey, being involved from the very first enquiry and being in contact with each and every Clinical Trials capabilities offering - resulting in a highly varied and influential role.

Essential Job Duties:
  • These statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties.


These are the specific areas of accountability requiring decisions or delivery of results.

  • Owns all aspects of the appropriate proposal process (text, quote, budget) for assigned/accountable opportunities (inclusive of managing opportunities under general supervision, establishing clear timelines, meeting client requirement, and suggesting solutions for obstacles)
  • May (based on business unit and/or team expectation) be responsible for managing opportunities of low to medium complexity
  • May (based on business unit and/or team expectation) support integrated opportunities (i.e., spanning across multiple Business Units)
  • Reviews and analyzes Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to ensure adequate information for budget, proposal and/or response preparation is provided. Follows up with appropriate contact for additional information as required.
  • Identifies and resolves issues around client enquiry requirements and Labcorp capabilities with support
  • Organizes and facilitates of strategic and operational calls related to the opportunity
  • May work across the organization in matrix environment across multiple time-zones and locations to lead the process and complete deliverables
  • May liaise with third party vendors/vendor managers for provision of quotations and/or information where required
  • Prepares high quality and accurate documents in accordance with agreed strategy and Sponsor requirements and expectations under the pressure of changing timelines
  • Supports facilitating internal and external opportunity management negotiations (i.e. pricing, process, resources, timelines, etc.) as needed
  • Ensures timely delivery of assigned deliverables
  • Is responsible for resolving of issues/challenges and informing Manager; may seek Manager's advice for complex issues/challenges
  • Performs timely and accurate data entry into departmental and/or corporate databases/systems as appropriate
  • May (based on business unit and/or team expectation) support client-facing and senior management-facing activities surrounding assigned opportunities as needed, including supporting preparation, attendance, or leading applicable preparation and meetings
  • Maintains appropriate knowledge of the technical and regulatory environments
  • Identifies and participates in ways to improve the efficiency and quality of processes and the resulting deliverables
  • May (based on business unit and/or team expectation) contribute to assigned client relationship improvement activities and implementation
  • Performs quality control activities per the appropriate process/requirements
  • May (based on business unit and/or team expectation) support hosting sales-focused inbound client visits
  • May (based on business unit and/or team expectation) be responsible for coordinating on-boarding activities for new starters, including working directly with the management staff to ensure proper on-boarding
  • May (based on business unit and/or team expectation) be 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:

Bachelor's degree required in related field or equivalent work experience

Minimum Required:

Minimum 4 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 preferred
  • 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 Labcorp senior management
  • Positive attitude and sense of urgency
  • Possesses an ability and willingness to work across Business Units
  • Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as needed to meet the client's proposal deadline.


Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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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.

 

 

 

 

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