Proposal Developer

IQVIA

Proposal Developer crafting proposals and budgets for client Requests for Proposal at IQVIA. Collaborating with sales and operational teams for alignment and quality.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeCenturion • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop high-quality, accurate, and competitive proposals and budgets in response to client Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
Support global Sales and Business Development teams
Review, analyze, and interpret RFPs, RFIs, and related client documentation to identify requirements for proposal narratives, scopes of work, and budget development
Develop and prepare comprehensive proposal texts, budgets, pricing models, rebids, and change orders that are accurate, compliant, and competitive
Collaborate closely with Sales, Business Development, Strategic Pricing, Contracts, and Operational Delivery teams throughout the proposal lifecycle
Develop or revise preliminary agreements, scopes of work, assumptions, and cost models, ensuring clear alignment between scope, deliverables, and pricing
Participate in proposal strategy calls to clarify customer requirements and contribute to overall bid strategy
Perform thorough quality control, accuracy, and compliance reviews of proposal documents prior to submission
Maintain and update proposal-related data in corporate systems, CRM tools, templates, and tracking databases to ensure reporting accuracy and audit readiness
Support end‑to‑end proposal project management; mentor junior proposal staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Finance, or a related field
Demonstrated experience in proposal development, pricing, contracts, or bid management, preferably in a CRO or clinical research environment
Strong understanding of proposal development processes, costing models, and commercial considerations
Experience interpreting RFPs, clinical protocols, scopes of work, and contractual requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Word; experience with CRM or proposal management systems is an advantage
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
Proven ability to build effective working relationships with cross‑functional stakeholders and senior internal customers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal developmentbudget developmentpricing modelscost modelsquality controlcompliance reviewsdata analysisRFP interpretationcontractual requirementsbid management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationrelationship buildingcollaborationtime managementmentoringstrategic thinking