Strategic Proposal & Budget Developer

IQVIA LLC; Livingston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking an early‑career Proposal Developer to prepare high‑quality budgets and proposals supporting the global sales organization. You will review RFPs, coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders, and ensure proposals comply with customer requirements and internal policies.

You will work with business development, develop narratives and budgets for new bids and changes, and support other proposal developers while maintaining process adherence and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in proposal development, contracts, budgeting, or sales support preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate documents under deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; familiarity with proposal tools/databases a plus.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work with AI agents (e.g., Copilot).

Responsibilities

• Review Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to identify required information for proposal text and budget development; collaborate closely with the business development team to prepare and finalize submissions
• Develop proposal narratives and cost budgets for new proposals, re-bids, change orders, and related documents in alignment with defined scope of work
• Provide support and assistance to other Proposal Developers in the delivery of assigned business opportunities, as needed
• Revise or develop preliminary agreements and related budgets; ensure scope of work is clearly defined and budgets accurately reflect the agreed scope
• Develop and maintain an understanding of, and compliance with, all processes, policies, and guidelines relating to proposal development
• Participate in strategic discussions and calls to clarify customer requirements and identify any inconsistencies or gaps in customer‑provided information
• Perform quality control reviews and edits on proposal documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company standards
• Support the finalization and distribution of proposal documents to customers and relevant internal departments
• Update and maintain corporate systems and databases; ensure accurate and timely information is reflected in tracking and reporting tools
• Participate in customer meetings where required to support proposal development activities
• Contribute to departmental and process improvement initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Budgeting

Proposal development

Document editing

Cross-functional collaboration

AI Copilot familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Life Sciences/Finance or related field

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Proposal management tools

Databases

Job description

IQVIA is seeking an early‑career Proposal Developer to prepare high‑quality budgets and proposals supporting the global sales organization. You will review RFPs, coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders, and ensure proposals comply with customer requirements and internal policies.

You will work with business development, develop narratives and budgets for new bids and changes, and support other proposal developers while maintaining process adherence and data accuracy.