Proposals Development Associate II

ICON; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Retirement planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Discretionary benefits

Job summary

ICON plc in Ireland seeks a Senior Proposal Development Associate II to lead the development of client proposals, including cost estimates, timelines, and scope of work documents, supporting clinical trial projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams from clinical operations to finance, research client requirements, and manage proposal workflows to ensure quality and timely submissions.

This role offers exposure to healthcare intelligence, competitive analysis, and a pathway to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business administration, or related field.
• 2-3 years in proposal development, clinical research, or related roles in pharma/biotech/CRO.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and development of client proposals, including cost estimates, timelines, and scope of work documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (clinical operations, project management, finance) to gather information and ensure proposal accuracy.
• Conduct research and analysis to understand client requirements, competitive landscape, and market trends for proposal strategies.
• Manage proposal process workflows, track status, coordinate reviews, and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Maintain proposal templates and databases to support efficient proposal development and management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Proposal management software/CRM

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Proposal management/CRM systems

Job description

Senior PDA

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

As a Proposals Development Associate II at ICON, you will the development of client proposals, contributing to the success of our clinical trial projects, and advance innovative treatments and therapies in healthcare.

What You Will Do:

You will take responsibility for proposal development deliverables, applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency. Key responsibilities include:

• 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:

You will bring relevant proposal development experience, along with the following qualifications and skills. Required qualifications and experience:

• 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.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%)

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.

Our benefits examples include:

• 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