IQVIA

Proposal Manager, French Speaking

IQVIA

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Beirut • Lebanon

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About the role

  • Manage multiple bids with competing priorities through effective organization and timely delivery.
  • Be responsible for the entire bid lifecycle and ensure the bid response is articulated with key messages, value propositions, and differentiators.
  • Liaise with business functions and secure resources from a variety of stakeholders, including product, delivery, PMO, sales, finance, legal, and senior management.
  • Engage with partners and/or vendors, contribute to the establishment of relevant non-disclosure and teaming agreements, and negotiate MSAs/contracts with support from Legal and Finance.
  • Validate bids for technical, commercial, legal, and financial compliance; review/challenge bid responses.
  • Carry out detailed costing and pricing to achieve profitable yet commercially competitive submissions.
  • Ensure implementation of bid procedures, governance, and processes, including periodic bid reviews with all stakeholders informed of status and obtaining necessary sign-offs.
  • Participate in bid clarifications, presentations, bid defence/negotiations, and contract reviews.
  • Contribute proactively to the development and implementation of initiatives to improve quality, cost-effectiveness, system compliance, and the success of all bid and contract submissions.
  • Serve as a mentor/role model for best‑practice sharing and developing expertise areas for strategic pursuits, bid management knowledge transfer, and training.

Requirements

  • Fluent French speaker is a must.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or Business Management.
  • 5+ years of experience leading multi-functional project teams in complex organizations (IT healthcare domain).
  • 3+ years of tender or bid management experience.
  • Participation in business development projects or commercial/customer engagements.
  • Excellent knowledge of proposals, contracts, and budget processes.
  • Experience in preparing and managing large and complex bids and contracts.
  • In-depth commercial awareness, including experience with licensing, costing models, and commercial constructs.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills across technical and commercial areas.
  • Strong communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation.
  • Excellent knowledge of software packages: MS Excel, MS SharePoint, MS CRM.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
bid managementtender managementcosting modelsbudget processescommercial constructsproposalscontract negotiationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsproject management
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsleadershipmentoringcollaborationpresentation skillsstakeholder engagementnegotiationstrategic thinkingquality improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in ITBachelor’s degree in Business ManagementMaster’s degree in ITMaster’s degree in Business Management