Senior Proposal Analyst

Senior Proposal Analyst

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.  

Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring a wide range of talented experts together across a wide range of business-critical services that support our business. Every role within Corporate is vital to furthering our vision of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life®.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know.

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people. 
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong. 

Job Responsibilities

Summary

Develops domestic and global proposal budget and text documents. Collaborates with team members, operations and business development, to develop proposal submissions, including participation in internal
meetings as required.

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 communications, 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 Plan Activation™.

• 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.

• Minimum of one year of experience in proposal preparation in the CRO/pharmaceutical industry preferred.

• Experience with real world and late phase studies will be considered an advantage.

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

• 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.

At  Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. 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.  Be