Proposals Development Associate II

ICON Clinical Research Limited; Leinster; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Ireland is seeking a Proposals Development Associate II to manage proposal development processes. Responsibilities include preparing client proposals, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and conducting thorough research. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of related experience in clinical research or proposal development. This role comes with a competitive salary and extensive benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning options

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in proposal development or clinical research.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong detail orientation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of client proposals, including cost estimates and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for accurate proposals.
• Conduct research on client requirements and market trends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Proposal management software

CRM systems

Job description

Proposals Development Associate II - UK/Ireland

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.

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, biotech, 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.

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, TELUS Health, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised 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.

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Interested 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.

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