Proposal Writer
Pharm-Olam International seeks a Proposal Writer to assist in the production accurate, timely, and relevant proposals in response to RFI's and RFP's from sponsors. The position also involves assessing feasibility studies and participation in bid defence meetings. This is a full-time position based in our European Corporate Headquarters in Ascot, United Kingdom.
Primary Goal
- To work with Client Services Manager and BD in the production of accurate, timely and relevant proposals in response to RFPs from sponsors, and to work with BD and Operations in the development of accurate contracts reflecting the scope of the awarded project
- To work with BD in relation to CDAs and Bid Defence meetings and to assist in the winning of new business
- To work with Client Services Manager in the update, review and development of new processes and tools to assist in the proposal development and contract processes.
Key Responsibilities & Critical Objectives
- Familiarization with POI proposal, contract, MSA, CDA and other relevant templates and working procedures
- Familiarization with and compliance with timelines for feasibility assessments, proposals, contracts etc.
- Writing proposals in a timely manner considering the customers needs and wants, the best recruitment scenarios proposed by POI and delineating division of responsibilities for tasks
- Requesting and tracking progress of appropriate feasibility for proposed studies for ongoing RFPs
- Production of resourcing for proposals in either POI or client bid grids
- Reviewing proposals leaving the BD department, ensuring they are correct as per the clients expectations and have been through the correct internal review procedure
- Attending the daily and weekly BD teleconferences and giving input where needed
- Attending in house ongoing training whenever possible
- Development and ongoing maintenance of tools to assist in the management of the proposal and contract processes, e.g. template proposals, contracts, CDAs, template budget spreadsheet, bidgrids, checklists etc.
- Generating re-bids in a timely manner
- Reviewing all potential change order requirements with the assigned Project Manager and generating all change orders in a timely manner and submitting to the Project Manager for review and submission to client
- Developing relevant leads with clients, as appropriate
- Attending and contributing to bid defence meetings
- Updating customer management database to reflect opportunity activity
Education Requirements and Qualifications
At least 1 year of experience within the CRO/Pharmaceutical industry with an understanding of the clinical trial processes.
A bachelors degree, (or equivalent) in a science, healthcare or business related subject. This requirement may be waived where an exemplary level of experience and/or aptitude exists.
Please send CV and salary requirements to Pharm-Olam International (UK) Ltd. - The Brackens, London Road - Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 8BJ UK or e-mail to hr-uk@pharm-olam.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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