Proposal Analyst

Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Health benefits (medical, dental, and视

401k plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Commissions/bonus opportunity

Flexible paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking a Proposal Analyst in Morrisville, NC. You will receive and analyze RFPs from Business Development, ensure SMEs are assigned, and help prepare budgets and proposal text.

You will coordinate with contracts, finance, and operations, obtain third party quotes, and manage the proposal process from receipt to delivery with guidance from a mentor or manager. Strong MS Office skills required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business or health field or equivalent experience in CRO/pharma proposal prep.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email and voicemail.
• Knowledge of clinical development from prior drug development work.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and organizational skills with multitasking ability.
• Attention to detail, strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives and analyzes RFPs from BD, ensuring SMEs are assigned and notified.
• Prepares and edits proposal text, budgets and cover letters for RFPs and rebids.
• Ensures budgets/text align with RFPs, client specs and internal assumptions.
• Obtains third party quotes as needed.
• Manages proposal process and stage gates from RFP receipt to delivery.
• Collaborates with contracts, finance and operations to initiate projects.
• Updates proposals or management tools regarding status and value.
• Coordinates and participates in project hand‑over meetings.
• Learns to present budgets in client‑specific formats.
• May provide guidance on process guidelines to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Organizational

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Proposal Analyst

Syneos Health is a leading fully‑integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity and accelerate progress.

Job Responsibilities

• Receives and analyzes Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from Business Development (BD), ensuring appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are assigned to and notified of the RFP.

• Prepares and modifies proposal text, budgets, and cover letters responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) and rebids based on feedback received from SMEs, with assistance from proposal management staff when needed.

• Ensures proposal text and budgets are in agreement with RFP, client specifications and communication, and internal assumptions.

• Obtains third party quotes as needed.

• Manages the proposals process and stage gates from RFP receipt to proposal delivery with limited support from line manager. Works with a mentor or manager to identify and develop mitigation skills and strategies in appropriate situations.

• Works with contracts, finance, and operations to facilitate project initiation as part of PlanActivation.

• Updates proposals and/or sales management tools, systems and/or forms regarding proposal or rebid status and value as directed.

• Coordinates and participates in project hand‑over meetings.

• Learns to present budgets in client‑specific/requested formats.

• May provide functional guidance and application of process guidelines to internal constituents as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent in a business or health related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; plus minimal experience / exposure working in proposal preparation in the CRO/pharmaceutical industry.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and voicemail.

• Knowledge of the clinical development process as illustrated by previous work history in clinical research or other drug development experience.

• Good analytical, negotiation and organizational skills with ability to perform several tasks simultaneously and the ability to work independently and flexibly to meet deadlines.

• Above‑average attention to detail, effective oral/written communication skills along with highly developed interpersonal and strong team orientated skills.

Disclaimer

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, health benefits to include medical, dental and vision, company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range: $47,000.00 - $79,900.00