Senior Proposal Associate

Job Responsibilities

• Supports or manages all aspects of the proposal process, including proposal text, budgets, quotes, and responses to RFIs/RFPs.

• Manages opportunities of low to medium complexity and supports senior colleagues on more complex opportunities.

• Supports the management of assigned transactional clients.

• Reviews RFIs/RFPs, identifies missing information, and follows up with stakeholders as needed.

• Identifies and helps resolve issues related to client requirements and organizational capabilities.

• Participates in strategic and operational calls related to assigned opportunities.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams across multiple locations and time zones to complete deliverables.

• Prepares proposal documents in accordance with sponsor requirements and agreed strategy with minimal supervision.

• Supports opportunity negotiations related to pricing, resources, timelines, and processes.

• Ensures timely completion of assigned deliverables and escalates issues as appropriate.

• Maintains accurate data within departmental and corporate systems.

• Supports client-facing and leadership-facing activities, including meeting preparation and participation.

• Develops knowledge of technical and regulatory environments.

• Contributes to process improvement, client relationship initiatives, and content library updates.

• Performs quality control activities and supports sales-focused client visits.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related environment to successfully perform the essential job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting proposal development, RFIs, and RFPs.

• Knowledge of clinical research, drug development, or healthcare services.

• Experience with Salesforce, proposal automation tools, or similar proposal management systems.

• Strong business writing and editing skills.

Additional Job Standards

• Excellent customer service skills with strong attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills with clients, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership.

• Strong planning, prioritization, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix environment.

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Positive attitude, sense of urgency, and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work extended or flexible hours as needed to support global schedules and client needs.

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Application Window Closes: 7/29/2026

Pay Range: $68,000 - $78,000

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. 

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