Strategic Proposal Analyst

Syneos Health; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health in Farnborough, United Kingdom, is seeking a Proposal Analyst to support end-to-end bid processes for RFPs and rebids. You will coordinate with Business Development, prepare budgets and proposal text, and ensure alignment with client specifications.

The role requires a BA/BS in a business or health-related field, strong MS Office skills, and knowledge of clinical development. You will work with contracts, finance, and operations to move projects from initiation through delivery.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in 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.

Responsibilities

• Receives and analyzes Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from Business Development, ensuring appropriate 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.

Skills

Proposal management

RFP analysis

Microsoft Office

Clinical development knowledge

Negotiation

Education

BA/BS in business or health-related field

Job description

Syneos Health in Farnborough, United Kingdom, is seeking a Proposal Analyst to support end-to-end bid processes for RFPs and rebids. You will coordinate with Business Development, prepare budgets and proposal text, and ensure alignment with client specifications.

The role requires a BA/BS in a business or health-related field, strong MS Office skills, and knowledge of clinical development. You will work with contracts, finance, and operations to move projects from initiation through delivery.