Proposal Manager/Sr. Proposal Manager - GOV

The Government and Public Health Services department provides clinical research services to Government and Public Health Services sponsors. As a Senior Proposal Manager/Proposal Manager, you will work on the strategy and content for PPD's technical volume, the business volume and pricing are done by a separate team within PPD.

At the direction of the proposal strategy lead and withcross functional contributors, the Senior Proposal Manager/Proposal Manager actively manages the capture planning, preparation and development of complex, compelling government and government-funded commercial proposals and content focused on client solutions that are aligned with operational strategy and technical approach. May act as a proposal strategy lead on assigned government and government-funded commercial opportunities.Primarily responsible for RFPs and supplemental documents for single, multiple, or full service clinical development programs or protocols and moderate to complex RFIs. Ensures all documents align appropriately with the operational strategy and budget, completed within appropriate timelines and quality standards.

Essential Functions: Interprets and analyzes appropriate data to write and/or review complex proposals that support client solutions, incorporating graphics and tables as needed. Proactively collaborates to ensure the proposal and related documents align to operational strategy and budget, resolving conflicting feedback as needed; ensures the proposal response meets client's request and follows up with contributors and subject matter experts as needed. Works effectively with executive leadership as contributors, reviewers, or as otherwise necessary. Creates and/or reviews competitive range responses, proposal revision requests, and initial draft of bid defense presentation using tables and graphics from proposal and then passes to project team for completion. May oversee quality control across the team; identifies need for and leads process or procedure improvement within department and/or cross-functionally. Identifies and develops strategic library content. Provides super-user level support to proposal teams for proposal development software. May mentor and coach more junior team members

The Government and Public Health Services department provides clinical research services to Government and Public Health Services sponsors. As a Senior Proposal Manager/Proposal Manager, you will work on the strategy and content for PPD's technical volume, the business volume and pricing are done by a separate team within PPD.

At the direction of the proposal strategy lead and withcross functional contributors, the Senior Proposal Manager/Proposal Manager actively manages the capture planning, preparation and development of complex, compelling government and government-funded commercial proposals and content focused on client solutions that are aligned with operational strategy and technical approach. May act as a proposal strategy lead on assigned government and government-funded commercial opportunities.Primarily responsible for RFPs and supplemental documents for single, multiple, or full service clinical development programs or protocols and moderate to complex RFIs. Ensures all documents align appropriately with the operational strategy and budget, completed within appropriate timelines and quality standards.

Essential Functions: Interprets and analyzes appropriate data to write and/or review complex proposals that support client solutions, incorporating graphics and tables as needed. Proactively collaborates to ensure the proposal and related documents align to operational strategy and budget, resolving conflicting feedback as needed; ensures the proposal response meets client's request and follows up with contributors and subject matter experts as needed. Works effectively with executive leadership as contributors, reviewers, or as otherwise necessary. Creates and/or reviews competitive range responses, proposal revision requests, and initial draft of bid defense presentation using tables and graphics from proposal and then passes to project team for completion. May oversee quality control across the team; identifies need for and leads process or procedure improvement within department and/or cross-functionally. Identifies and develops strategic library content. Provides super-user level support to proposal teams for proposal development software. May mentor and coach more junior team members

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.Proven experience managing budgets and resources for client-drive projects. Previous government proposal experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 6 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advanced project management skills with ability to lead and mentor others; demonstrated financial acumen as related to business and operational strategy Expertise in the company's differentiated solutions offerings; demonstrated ability to work across therapeutic areas Excellent ability to manage multiple activities and priorities in high pressure situations, with excellent judgment and decision making skills Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with sophisticated editing skills Highly skilled at translating technical and scientific information into client-friendly proposals Strong critical and strategic thinking skills Excellent interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills and problem solving ability, with ability to interact and build relationships with individuals at all levels Strong knowledge of clinical development process including functional operations and regulatory guidelines and directives across full spectrum of development activities Strong expertise in sales and marketing strategy Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite; Xait Porter experience preferred Excellent graphics skills

Management Role: No management responsibility PPD values the health and well being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.Proven experience managing budgets and resources for client-drive projects. Previous government proposal experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 6 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advanced project management skills with ability to lead and mentor others; demonstrated financial acumen as related to business and operational strategy Expertise in the company's differentiated solutions offerings; demonstrated ability to work across therapeutic areas Excellent ability to manage multiple activities and priorities in high pressure situations, with excellent judgment and decision making skills Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with sophisticated editing skills Highly skilled at translating technical and scientific information into client-friendly proposals Strong critical and strategic thinking skills Excellent interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills and problem solving ability, with ability to interact and build relationships with individuals at all levels Strong knowledge of clinical development process including functional operations and regulatory guidelines and directives across full spectrum of development activities Strong expertise in sales and marketing strategy Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite; Xait Porter experience preferred Excellent graphics skills

Management Role: No management responsibility PPD values the health and well being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)