Proposal Developer
IQVIA
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Centurion • 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Junior
About the role
- Review Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and identify key information for proposal text and budget development.
- Collaborate with the proposal development team to prepare and finalize proposals, rebids, and related documentation.
- Support other Proposal Developers in delivering assigned opportunities.
- Draft and revise preliminary agreements, budgets, and scopes of work, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and policies related to proposal development.
- Participate in strategy calls to clarify customer requirements and resolve discrepancies.
- Conduct quality control reviews of proposal documents and assist in finalization and distribution.
- Maintain and update corporate databases and tracking reports with accurate information.
- Participate in customer meetings as required.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Management, or a related field
- Minimum of 1 year of direct experience in proposal development or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Familiarity with the CRO (Contract Research Organization) industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Understanding of costing models
- Ability to interpret RFPs and protocols accurately
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, and customers
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
proposal developmentbudget developmentquality controlcosting modelsRFP interpretation
Soft skills
communication skillscollaborationrelationship buildingattention to detail