Contracts & Proposals Manager
IQVIA
- Bloemfontein, Free State
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develops and prepares proposals for assigned customers, to support the Data Management, Biostatistics and Medical Writing Book of Work, which includes both standalone Data Management, Biostatistics and Medical Writing and full-service opportunities, where Data Management, Biostatistics and Medical Writing is an included service.
- Reviews Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and contributes to client ready proposal text and budgets for proposals, rebids, and related documents.
- Provides operationally specific support and assistance to other Proposal Developers in the delivery of assigned opportunities.
- Serves as Team Lead on assigned projects, to develop proposals and budgets for Data Management, Biostatistics and Medical Writing. Attends and contributes to strategy, challenge and sign-off calls to ensure proposals are operationally sound yet cost competitive to win in the market place.
- Performs quality control edits on all documents and oversees the finalization of documents and distribution to the customer and internal departments.
- Updates and maintains corporate databases, as required, and ensures accurate information is included in tracking reports.
- Participates in training/coaching/mentoring new staff.
- Participates in customer meetings leading up to award.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of 2 years CRO experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Ability to interpret Data Management or Biostatistics and Medical Writing RFPs and protocols
- Possess strong analytical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate with senior stakeholders, sales members and Customers in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-worker’s, managers and customers
- Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Business Management, Finance or related field and direct experience in Proposals, industry specific operational experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.