Senior Proposals Development Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance offerings

Annual leave entitlements

Retirement planning offerings

Life assurance

Flexible benefits including childcare vouchers

Job summary

ICON Clinical Research, located in Dublin, is looking for a Senior Proposals Development Associate to facilitate the development and preparation of proposals for clinical trials. This role involves maintaining costing tools and supporting business development in securing new business. You will also contribute to training and mentoring team members.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. ICON offers competitive benefits and emphasizes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/CRO industry or a related field.
• Experience in proposal development and contract/change order management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain costing tools.
• Support business development efforts.
• Train and mentor new team members.

Skills

Pharmaceutical industry experience

Proposal development

Contract management

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office Excel

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Proposals Development Associate – 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.

As a Senior Proposals Development Associate at ICON, you will facilitate the development and preparation of proposals for clinical trials, thereby contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

The Role

Participate in the development, support and on‑going maintenance of all costing tools and associated modules. Support Business Development in winning new business for ICON. Support Client Contract Services in the management of contract and change orders. Recognize, exemplify, understand, and adhere to ICON’s values which center around our commitment to People, Clients, and Performance. Ensure the operational effectiveness of Business Development through development, maintenance, and training responsibilities applicable to costing systems.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

To ensure the operational effectiveness of Business Development through development, maintenance, and training responsibilities applicable to systems and analysis.

• Work with other ICON Regions and divisions to develop and maintain the costing tools.
• Participate in the development and improvement of current systems, tools, and processes.
• Maintain current systems, tools, and processes.
• Identify future needs and propose methods to best utilize technology to improve the efficiency of the department.
• Proactively assist in the identification of training and development requirements of potential users of Business Development systems and tools.
• Provide initial and ongoing training and support to all potential users of Business Development systems and tools.
• Support the team in delivering high quality client‑focused proposals, budgets and client grids for new business opportunities within given timeframe.
• Train and mentor Systems Analysts as appropriate.
• Assist the Directors, Proposals and Client Contracts Services in developing and improving training and educational materials for Proposal Development Associates and Contract Analysts.
• Contribute to the development of processes and tools to improve the accuracy and quality of proposals and contracts.
• Assist with continuous departmental process improvements and participate in special projects periodically assigned, in addition to day‑to‑day duties.
• Comply with ICON administrative, training and human resources policies.

To Be Successful in the Role, You Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical / CRO industry or equivalent.
• Prior experience in proposal development, contract/change order development, outsourcing (Sponsor) and/or relevant related experience/qualifications.
• Good understanding of industry cost drivers.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be a self‑starter, pro‑active and professional with an ability to function in a high‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be able to work independently, be highly motivated and a strong team player.
• The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English and excellent written English skills are essential.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills and proficiency with Word and Outlook.

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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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.