Proposal Manager

• Respond to RFI (Requests for Information) and similar client / prospective client questionnaires
• Provide support for and respond to Request for Proposals (RfPs)
• Receive and analyze RFIs and RfPs for large scale New Business Development and ensure distribution to the operational groups in a timely manner
• Establish timelines for completion of deliverables
• Coordinate and lead group discussions with internal stakeholders relevant for this RFI / RfP
• Work with counterparts in Cencora PharmaLex departments to present a harmonized response to client requirement documents (RFI / RfPs), ensuring that deliverables are similar in content, style, structure, accuracy and quality
• Provide quality control of deliverables through review, verification, and evaluation of written proposals to assure agreement with cost estimates, client specifications, and any internal assumptions
• Verify that budgets are accurate and verify that processes are followed
• Conduct quality control checks
• Ensure final RFI / RfP response complies with the stipulated client instructions
• Ensure timely submission of high-quality proposals
• Update RfP Planner to ensure an up to date record of ongoing proposal work is maintained
• Assist with the production of Bid Defense collateral
• Assist with other proposal-related activities required as part of the pre-sales procurement cycle.

Your Profile :

• Bachelor’s Degree / Educational background in business or Life Science
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in proposal management / pre-sales
• Fluency in English (C1 level)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Writer, Teams and SharePoint)
• Numerate / analytical skills, with an aptitude for numbers
• Strong time management / organizational skills
• Autonomous, concentrated and high-quality work
• Ability to work in a team, but also independently
• Sense of responsibility
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Open minded and willingness to work in an international team
• Strong work ethic and adaptable
• Flexibility / Change Management.
• Clear understanding of processes and needs in relevance to the pharmaceutical industry
• Understanding clients’ structures and needs and pains
• Knowledge of Salesforce (preferable)
• Knowledge of database / knowledge bases e.g. Qvidian (preferable).
• Previous experience in Pharmacovigilance

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