Apprentice - Proposals

Fortrea; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea invites you to join its India Apprentice Program in Bangalore. As an Apprentice, you will engage in entry-level department functions aligned with SOPs, supporting quotes, proposals, budgeting, and document management across APAC RFPs.

You will shadow proposal managers, learn the proposal process, and assist with data entry and internal/external opportunity management. A STEM/business/healthcare oriented education supports growth in this role.

Qualifications

• Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, or Clinical Research.
• Ability to deliver multiple projects and collaborate with various stakeholders and internal/external colleagues.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; willingness to work irregular/extened hours to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in entry-level department functions (apprentice designation) following Fortrea SOPs.
• Assist with quotes, proposals, budgeting, and document management (SharePoint, RFP data).
• Shadow proposal managers and support timely delivery of deliverables; prepare draft proposal text and budget.
• Support data entry into corporate databases and assist in opportunity management (pricing, timelines, resources).

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Pharmacy / Biomedical Engineering / Clinical Research

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

India Apprentice Program

Exciting opportunity to be part of the Fortrea India Apprentice Program!

Exciting opportunity to be part of the Fortrea India Apprentice Program!

As a Fortrea Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to support meaningful assignments that compliment an education in STEM+ Business and Healthcare disciplines, and are inspiring and valuable in our mission to improve health and improve lives across the globe

Capitalize on a dedicated training and development program that will support your scientific and professional career aspirations and take pride in delivering work that helps save the lives of millions of people around the world

Job Description

The Apprentice participates in and executes the entry level department functions (Designation of Apprentice) in accordance with Fortrea and/or sponsor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Creation of QTs and assignment, new Quotes requests for proposals;, Billing Guide/BRP generation, Creation of SharePoint space and uploading of documents (Triage form, RFP documents and client specifications), Managing compliance to Quotes and Quote Track completion guidelines; Update SFDC for Quote and Opportunity tabs related to Budget Product Line.


• Following-up on assignments of SMEs for all APAC RFPs, Formatting and Preparation simple draft proposal for proposal managers based on RFP info and draft proposal text / budget, and share any part of GCD work as appropriate


• Shadow Proposal Managers on all aspects of the appropriate proposal process (text, quote, budget) (ie collating data, following up with other departments, meeting minutes, etc) and Support timely delivery of assigned deliverables, learn to review and analyze RFP documents to promote understanding of client requirements. May (based on business unit expectation) collate follow up questions for additional information as requested


• Works across the organization in matrix environment to facilitate the process and complete deliverables and may (based on business unit expectation) shadow applicable strategic and operational calls related to the opportunity; seeks appropriate knowledge of the technical and regulatory environments and complete other appropriate duties, as assigned by the manager, which require similar skills in accordance with business needs and common sense


• Performs timely and accurate data entry into corporate databases as directed, administratively supports facilitating internal and external opportunity management negotiations (i.e. pricing, process, resources, timelines, etc.) as needed

Education/Qualifications/Skills

• Working towards master / bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Pharmacy / Biomedical Engineering / Clinical Research


• Has experience delivering multiple projects in an academic or professional setting, ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and internal/external colleagues


• Embraces diverse ways of thinking through various forms collaboration and partnership and should have ability to work to deadlines, Strong analytical skills, Positive attitude and sense of urgency, Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as needed to meet the client’s proposal deadline


• Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact


• Demonstrated computer skills – requires excellent MS Office experience (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook); Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize; Demonstrated teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills

Experience

• 0 to 6 Months of experience.

Job Location:

• Bangalore (Hybrid)

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