Proposal Analyst

1001 Syneos Health, LLC; Argentina; Hybrid; ARS 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking a Proposal Analyst to support RFP responses by coordinating with Business Development, SMEs, and finance teams. You will help craft budgets, tailor proposal content, and ensure alignment with client requirements and internal standards.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, analytical ability, and experience with proposal processes in the CRO/pharma sector. Collaboration with various internal teams is essential to success.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in business or health-related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in proposal preparation in CRO/pharma is a plus.
• Familiarity with RFP processes, budgets and client specifications.

Responsibilities

• Receives and analyzes Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from Business Development and ensures SMEs are assigned.
• Prepares and adjusts proposal text, budgets, and cover letters in response to RFPs and rebids.
• Ensures proposal content and budgets align with RFP, client specs and internal assumptions.
• Obtains third party quotes as needed.
• Manages the proposals process and stage gates from receipt to delivery with limited supervision.
• Collaborates with contracts, finance, and operations to facilitate project initiation.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Clinical development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/health field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Proposal Analyst

Syneos Health® is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress. Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring together talented experts across a broad spectrum of business critical corporate functions. Every role plays an essential part in enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our teams are agile, collaborative, and committed to delivering—for each other, for our customers, and ultimately for the people who rely on the services we support.

Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know: We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program. We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with.

Job Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Receives and analyzes Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from Business Development (BD), ensuring appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are assigned to and notified of the RFP.
• Prepares and modifies proposal text, budgets, and cover letters responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) and rebids based on feedback received from SMEs, with assistance from proposal management staff when needed.
• Ensures proposal text and budgets are in agreement with RFP, client specifications and communication, and internal assumptions.
• Obtains third party quotes as needed.
• Manages the proposals process and stage gates from RFP receipt to proposal delivery with limited support from line manager.
• Works with a mentor or manager to identify and develop mitigation skills and strategies in appropriate situations.
• Works with contracts, finance, and operations to facilitate project initiation as part of PlanActivation™.
• Updates proposals and/or sales management tools, systems and/or forms regarding proposal or rebid status and value as directed.
• Coordinates and participates in project hand-over meetings.
• Learns to present budgets in client-specific/requested formats.
• May provide functional guidance and application of process guidelines to internal constituents as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent in a business or health related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; plus minimal experience / exposure working in proposal preparation in the CRO/pharmaceutical industry.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and voicemail.
• Knowledge of the clinical development process as illustrated by previous work history in clinical research or other drug development experience.
• Good analytical, negotiation and organizational skills with ability to perform several tasks simultaneously and the ability to work independently and flexibly to meet deadlines.
• Above-average attention to detail, effective oral/written communication skills along with highly developed interpersonal and strong team orientated skills.

Disclaimer

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients. No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health. http://www.syneoshealth.com

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

Discover what our Syneos Health colleagues already know: work here matters everywhere

We are strategic thinkers who actively seek different perspectives, whether across offices or across oceans. Because we solve some of the toughest challenges facing the most prestigious healthcare companies today, you'll gain exposure and be supported with comprehensive resources including emerging technologies, data, science and knowledge sharing. The diversification and breadth of Syneos Health creates a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. We’re a growing, global company dedicated to advancing our talent past their initial role. Discover what our 29,000 employees already know: work here matters everywhere. We work hard, and smart, all in the name of getting much-needed therapies to those who need them most. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday work improves patients’ lives around the world. Selecting us as an employer secures a career in which you’re guaranteed to: Partner with the most diverse team of experts in the industry. From the top down, our people are inspiring. Everyone has a voice and is encouraged to use it. Work in specialized Syneos Health teams that are therapeutically or functionally aligned for expert collaboration. We assemble clinical teams where everyone, from CRAs to senior management, is skilled in the same therapeutic area or customer teams. With this structure, everyone on your team speaks the same language and can deliver unique insights into the therapeutic environment and patient population. We are partners with purpose. We integrate seamlessly with our customers and do what’s best for their success. Our people provide the brilliant ideas, valuable insights and endless energy that accelerates the impact of life changing therapies worldwide.