Proposals Development Associate I - Lab Services

ICON Clinical Research; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme (

LifeWorks

Job summary

ICON Clinical Research in Dublin is seeking a Proposals Development Associate II to support Business Development by delivering high quality proposals and budgets for clinical trials in response to RFPs. This hybrid role combines collaboration with internal teams and client-focused work.

You will lead proposal development, coordinate budgets and client grids, chair kick-off and strategy meetings, and ensure timely, accurate submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science or Business subject is required or equivalent
• Previous professional experience within the CRO, Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industry in a Laboratory environment is preferred
• Ability to evaluate RFPs and identify critical issues and questions and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Self-starter who can work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent numeracy, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to travel at least 5% of the time (international and domestic)

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and prepare client-focused proposals, budgets and client grids for new business opportunities within given timeframes
• Chair kick-off, budget and strategy meetings and coordinate participation of appropriate personnel
• Liaise with sales, proposals and operations teams to ensure the proposal meets business needs
• Prepare budgets for proposals by coordinating with operational departments and prepare budgets and contract specifications for new awards

Skills

Proposal development

Budgeting

RFP evaluation

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Science or Business

Job description

Proposals Development Associate II - Ireland, Dublin Hybrid: Office/Remote

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.

As a Proposals Development Associate II you will support Business Development in the winning of new business for ICON Laboratory Services through delivery of high quality customer-focused proposals and budgets for the conduct of clinical trials in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

What You Will Do

• You will play an essential role within the overall commercial/sales process, working closely with internal stakeholders across throughout our business (Business Development; Project Management; Laboratory Operations; Scientific Affairs).
• Lead, coordinate and prepare client focused proposals, budgets and client grids for new business opportunities and ensure that all the required information is provided in the final proposal within given timeframe
• Chair kick-off, budget and strategy meetings as appropriate and coordinate the participation of appropriate personnel in the proposal development process. Liaise with the sales, proposals and operations teams throughout the proposal generation to ensure that the proposal and strategy meets the business needs.
• Prepare budgets for proposals by interacting with operational departments to coordinate budgets and assumptions. You will also prepare budgets and specifications for contracts for new business awards

Your Profile

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a Science or Business subject
• Previous professional experience within the CRO, Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industry within the Laboratory environment
• Ability to evaluate RFPs and identify critical issues and questions and also the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• You will be a self-starter who is able to work independently and remain highly motivated in a high-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent numeracy, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to read and understand clinical trial protocol, Schedule of events and basic knowledge of testing associated
• Prior proposals experience, you will have the ability to evaluate RFPs and have an understanding of industry cost drivers and costing algorithms
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 5% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive)

What ICON can offer you

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site ( to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here ( in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.