Senior Proposal Associate - Remote - Life Science

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

Work Schedule

09:00 - 18:00 - 40 hours based on a five-day working week, Monday to Friday.

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.

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

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

• 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
• Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as needed to accommodate global schedules or meet the client's delivery needs.