Sr RFI Developer

IQVIA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA seeks a professional to manage stakeholder requests for information, supporting global sales teams. The role involves writing proposals, leading expert teams, and ensuring quality responses. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in proposal management or related areas.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Proposal and/or Contract Management.
• Extensive knowledge of CRO, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
• Subject Matter Expertise in core IQVIA business lines.

Responsibilities

• Research, organize, and write corporate capabilities documents.
• Lead teams to prepare formal replies to RFIs.
• Perform quality control edits on all documents.

Skills

Writing and editing

Communication

Organizational abilities

Education

Degree in Life Sciences, Business Management, Finance, IT, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

IQVIA is The Human Data Science Company, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics, and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.

Request for Information Department

The Global Business Operations (GBO) Request for Information (RFI) Department plays a pivotal role in providing information on IQVIA’s capabilities and services worldwide, focusing on three main principles: providing accurate, reproducible information that offers a competitive advantage for IQVIA.

The RFI Department specializes in collating data from across the entire IQVIA Human Data Sciences infrastructure to answer stakeholder questions in various formats.

They are experts in translating stakeholder questions into customer-facing responses, ranging from simple questionnaires and eSourcing tool responses to creating white papers and preferred provider responses that showcase IQVIA's global capabilities.

Purpose

Manage comprehensive, timely, and accurate responses to stakeholders' requests for information to support global sales teams and other internal customers.

Responsibilities

1. Research, organize, and write corporate capabilities and experience documents for proposals, sales initiatives, and customer questionnaires.
2. Lead teams of subject matter experts from multiple disciplines, coordinating their inputs to prepare formal replies to global outsourcing and preferred provider RFIs.
3. Perform quality control edits on all documents and work products.
4. Identify, test, and implement process improvements for RFI information storage and retrieval systems.
5. Serve as the principal responder to internal and external requests for information, as needed.
6. Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving RFI information systems.
7. Maintain current knowledge in relevant company management and research databases.
8. Conduct company, industry, and competitor research as required.
9. Participate in developing and maintaining department information sources, templates, and related materials.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Extensive knowledge of CRO, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
2. Subject Matter Expertise in core IQVIA business lines to lead focused responses within the area of expertise.
3. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
4. Excellent writing and editing skills.
5. Strong communication and organizational abilities.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and stakeholders.

Minimum Education and Experience

Degree in Life Sciences, Business Management, Finance, IT, or related fields.

At least 5 years of experience in Proposal and/or Contract Management, Marketing, Finance, IT, Business Development, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Additional 5 years of operational work experience or Subject Matter Expertise in core IQVIA business lines or similar fields.

Physical Requirements

Extensive use of telephone and face-to-face communication, requiring accurate speech perception.

Repetitive motion of fingers due to extensive keyboard use.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make a significant impact—helping our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at [website].