16156- Sr. Proposal Developer

Q2 Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. With a relentless focus on quality and innovation, Q2 Solutions uses its global experience and scientific expertise to transform science and data into actionable medical insights that help customers improve human health.  A joint venture of IQVIA (formerly QuintilesIMS) and Quest Diagnostics, Q2 Solutions combines the best of each parent organization’s clinical trials laboratory services capabilities to fulfill its mission of treating each sample as if a life depends on it.

Job Overview
Coordinate and manage the proposals and other designated processes for assigned customers to efficiently produce accurate and timely information.;

Essential Functions
- Review Requests For Proposal (RFP). Identify information for proposal text and budget development; and work closely with proposal development team to prepare and finalise proposals.
- Prepare text and budget for proposals, rebids and related documents.
- Provide support and assistance to other Proposal Developers in the delivery of assigned opportunities.
- Team lead on assigned projects, to develop proposals and budgets.
- Participate in strategy calls to discuss customer requirements and identify discrepancies in customer information.
Perform quality control edits on all documents and oversee the finalisation of documents and distribution to the customer and internal departments.
Update and maintain corporate databases as required and ensure accurate information is included in tracking reports.
- Participate in training/ coaching/ mentoring new staff.
• Manage the day-to-day proposal and other designated processes for large complex contracts.
• Act as regional expert on proposals and / or other designated processes and key interface for assigned customers, ensuring consistency in approach, metrics and format.
• Manage project requirements, identify discrepancies and interact with customers to resolve issues.
• Develop and implement processes with a primary focus on increasing customer satisfaction and by creating efficiencies while maintaining consistency among all teams.
• Provide direction and strategy on projects and initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Maintain a focus and actively work towards attainment of all corporate goals (including but not limited to revenue and sales) and implement strategies to achieve those goals.
• Develop in depth understanding of, and be compliant to all processes and policies relating to the development of proposals.
• Act as primary internal customer interface, responsible for developing key relationships.
• May participate in bid defense, customer meetings and on task forces as required.
• Provide advice, support and guidance as needed and serve as a mentor to colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Business Management or related field and 5 years experience in Contracts, Finance, Proposals or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.; Req
• Knowledge of CRO Industry.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and understanding of costing models.
• Excellent knowledge of proposals and budget processes and ability to interpret budgets and protocols.
• Possess strong analytical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and customers.