Senior Proposal Associate - Remote - life sciences industry

Labcorp; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services and is seeking a remote Senior Proposal Associate to join our Proposal Management team. The role focuses on managing proposal and budget activities for diverse opportunities, supporting client-facing work, and driving process improvements to deliver high-quality responses.

Based in Bulgaria, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and senior management to ensure timely, accurate proposals while maintaining excellent customer service and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Clinical research, Pharmacy, Biology or Chemistry is required.
• 5+ years in health science, clinical research or pharma field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage or support the full proposal/budget process for opportunities of varying complexity (text, quote, budget, RFIs).
• Analyze RFI/RFP documents to identify missing information for budget/response preparation.
• Support strategic/operational calls related to opportunities.
• Assist with internal/external negotiations on pricing, processes, and timelines as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Written & verbal comms

Independent work

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce.com

Proposal Automation tools

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a remote Senior Proposal Associate to join our Proposal Management team in Bulgaria.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports or manages all aspects of the appropriate proposal/budget process for all levels of complexity (text, quote, budget, response to Requests for Information [RFIs], financial analysis and database analysis) for assigned/accountable opportunities (inclusive of managing opportunities autonomously, establishing clear timelines, meeting client requirement, proving answers and resolving obstacles with appropriate support
• Analyzes RFI and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to assist in identifying missing information for budget, proposal and/or RFI response preparation, with support. Supports follow-up with appropriate contact for additional information as required.
• Shadow or manage strategic and operational calls related to the opportunity
• Administratively supports facilitating internal and external opportunity management negotiations (i.e., pricing, process, resources, timelines, etc.) as needed
• Support client-facing and senior management-facing activities surrounding assigned opportunities as needed, including supporting preparation, attendance, or leading applicable preparation and meetings
• Escalates issues/challenges to Manager for advice on resolution
• Performs timely and accurate data entry into departmental and/or corporate databases/systems as directed
• Contributes to assigned client relationship improvement activities as well as process improvement initiatives and supports implementation
• Perform quality control activities per the appropriate process/requirements
• Expected to contribute to content library by submitting added content or updates to existing content, using the official content submission process
• Develops appropriate knowledge of the technical and regulatory environments
• Completes other appropriate duties, as assigned by the manager, which require similar skills in accordance with business needs and common sense.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Economics, Clinical research, Pharmacy, Biology or Chemistry

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 or more years’ experience in a health science or clinical research or pharmaceutical field

Additional Job Standards:

• Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with internal stakeholders, clients and Labcorp senior management
• Knowledge of proposal management software applications (e.g., Salesforce.com,Proposal Automation applications) is preferred
• Demonstrated text editing and writing skills (based on business unit and/or team expectations)
• Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize
• Demonstrated teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work independently
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Strong analytical skills
• Positive attitude and sense of urgency

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, based on a five-day working week (Monday-Friday).

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.