Job Description
Position Summary :
Proposal Developer supports the overall functions of proposal development and will provide support to Business Development Directors when required.
S / he reports to the Manager, Proposal Department; works closely with the Manager, Proposal Department , Vice President, Contracts and Proposal Department; Eurofins Business Development, Eurofins Central Laboratory Scientific Affairs, Transport and Kits and Supplies as key internal customers. Career pathway to a Proposal Developer I.
Job Requirements :
- Review clinical trial protocols and Request for Proposal (RFP) materials to develop competitive pricing strategy in conjunction with Scientific groups and Business Development.
- Assist with all functions of Central Laboratory Proposal and Budget generation, providing support for all Clinical Trials Business Development Directors and their clients.
- Assist in strategy pertaining to proposal development in order to optimize proposal process.
- Liaise between Eurofins sister companies and affiliate laboratories to obtain pricing, as required.
- Ensure global pricing strategy with laboratory and logistics staff globally.
- Ensure clear communication with Clients, as required.
- Ensure all Proposal generation for timely delivery to clients; interact with clients and participate in client meetings, as required.
- Assist with all areas of Central Laboratory Proposal and Budget generation, including maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), as required.
- Assist and mentor in training of new Proposal Developers, as required.
Qualifications
Education / Experience :
BSc / BA or equivalent in healthcare / life sciences (laboratory or clinical services preferred), with 3 - 8 years of experience in Review of clinical trial protocols, RFP, Etc...
Additional Information
Key Candidate Attributes :
Self-motivation; excellent quality of work and attention to detailAbility to communicate effectively with coworkers and internal / external clientsAbility to learn new tasks quickly and to move easily from task to taskAbility to handle prioritization and multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to use a personal computer and learn necessary programsGood communication skills (oral and written)Organizational ability and good judgementScience background / education and / or laboratory experienceStrong Math SkillsLogical Thinking, Good Reasoning AbilityMotivation to excelCoaching / mentoring of peers