Proposals Development Associate I/II or Senior

ICON Clinical Research Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and incentives

Health and wellbeing programmes

Retirement and pension plans

Life assurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

ICON Clinical Research Ltd is seeking a Proposals Development Associate I or II to join our team. You will lead the development of client proposals, including cost estimates and timelines, while collaborating with clinical operations, project management, and finance to ensure accuracy and completeness.

The role involves researching client requirements, monitoring market trends, and managing proposal workflows to meet internal deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in proposal development, clinical research, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and development of client proposals, including cost estimates, timelines, and scope of work documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and ensure proposal accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct research and analysis to understand client requirements, competition, and market trends to inform proposal strategies.
• Manage proposal process workflows, tracking status, coordinating review cycles, and ensuring adherence to processes and timelines.
• Maintain proposal templates, databases, and tools to support efficient proposal development and management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Proposal management software

CRM systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Proposal management software

Job description

Proposals Development Associate - UK/IRE/BUL ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers. We are currently seeking a Proposals Development Associate I or II to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Proposals Development Associate I or II at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in the development of client proposals, contributing to the success of our clinical trial projects, and advancing innovative treatments and therapies in healthcare.

What you will be doing

• Leading the preparation and development of client proposals, including cost estimates, timelines, and scope of work documents.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical operations, project management, and finance, to gather necessary information and ensure proposal accuracy and completeness.
• Conducting comprehensive research and analysis to understand client requirements, competitive landscape, and market trends, informing proposal development strategies.
• Managing proposal process workflows, including tracking proposal status, coordinating review cycles, and ensuring adherence to internal processes and timelines.
• Maintaining proposal templates, databases, and other tools to support efficient and effective proposal development and management.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in proposal development, clinical research, or related roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with proposal management software or CRM systems is a plus.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location. Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.