Senior Proposal Associate

Sofia - Bulgaria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This role plays a key part in supporting Fortreas endtoend proposal development process for RFPs RFIs and client budget requests. You will coordinate and prepare highquality proposal deliverables by reviewing client documents identifying information gaps and collaborating across global crossfunctional teams. Working in a fastpaced matrixed environment youll contribute to drafting text assembling budgets supporting negotiations and ensuring timely accurate submission of all materials.

Youll manage opportunities of low to medium complexity and shadow senior colleagues on more complex or strategic bids gaining exposure to varied therapeutic areas and commercial models. The role requires strong writing analytical and organizational skills along with the ability to work independently under changing timelines. You will also support process improvement activities contribute to content library updates participate in clientfacing discussions as needed and perform required quality checks and system updates to maintain accuracy and compliance.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Supports or manages all aspects of the appropriate proposal process (text quote budget and/or response to Requests for Information RFIs) for opportunities as assigned.
Responsible for managing opportunities of low to medium complexity.
Shadow and/or assist more senior colleagues on opportunities of medium to high complexity.
Responsible for managing some transactional clients.
Analyzes RFI and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to assist in identifying missing information for budget proposal and/or RFI response preparation with support. Supports follow-up with appropriate contact for additional information as required.
Identifies and resolves issues around client enquiry requirements and Fortrea capabilities with support.
Shadow or manage strategic and operational calls related to the opportunity.
Works across the organization in matrix environment across multiple time-zones and locations to support the process and complete deliverables.
Prepares standard documents in accordance with agreed strategy and Sponsor requirements and expectations under the pressure of changing timelines with minimal supervision.
Administratively supports facilitating internal and external opportunity management negotiations (i.e. pricing process resources timelines etc.) as needed.
Is responsible for timely delivery of assigned deliverables.
Escalates issues/challenges to Manager for advice on resolution.
Performs timely and accurate data entry into departmental and/or corporate databases/systems as directed.
Support client-facing and senior management-facing activities surrounding assigned opportunities as needed including supporting preparation attendance or leading applicable preparation and meetings.
Develops appropriate knowledge of the technical and regulatory environments.
Contributes to assigned process improvement initiatives and supports implementation.
Contribute to assigned client relationship improvement activities and implementation.
Perform quality control activities per the appropriate process/requirements.
Support hosting sales-focused inbound client visits.
Expected to contribute to content library by submitting new content or updates to existing content using the official content submission process.
Completes other appropriate duties as assigned by the manager which require similar skills in accordance with business needs and common sense.
All other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

Bachelors degree required in related field or equivalent work experience.
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirement

Experience (Minimum Required):

Minimum 3 years of Experience Required.
Applicable minimum years of experience in budget and/or text development or an equivalent combination of education and CRO/pharma/other related experience to successfully perform the essential job duties.
Excellent customer service skills attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact.
Demonstrated computer skills requires excellent MS Office experience (specifically Excel Word Outlook).
Demonstrated text editing and writing skills (based on business unit and/or team expectations).
Demonstrated ability to plan multi-task and prioritize.
Demonstrated teamwork communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
Proven ability to work independently.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with internal stakeholders clients and Fortrea senior management.
Positive attitude and sense of urgency.
Possesses an ability and willingness to work across Fortrea Business Units.
Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as needed to meet the clients proposal deadline.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

Knowledge of proposal management software applications (e.g. Qvidian Proposal Automation applications) is a plus.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Summary of Responsibilities:

Supports or manages all aspects of the appropriate proposal process (text quote budget and/or response to Requests for Information RFIs) for opportunities as assigned.
Responsible for managing opportunities of low to medium complexity.
Shadow and/or assist more senior colleagues on opportunities of medium to high complexity.
Responsible for managing some transactional clients.
Analyzes RFI and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to assist in identifying missing information for budget proposal and/or RFI response preparation with support. Supports follow-up with appropriate contact for additional information as required.
Identifies and resolves issues around client enquiry requirements and Fortrea capabilities with support.
Shadow or manage strategic and operational calls related to the opportunity.
Works across the organization in matrix environment across multiple time-zones and locations to support the process and complete deliverables.
Prepares standard documents in accordance with agreed strategy and Sponsor requirements and expectations under the pressure of changing timelines with minimal supervision.
Administratively supports facilitating internal and external opportunity management negotiations (i.e. pricing process resources timelines etc.) as needed.
Is responsible for timely delivery of assigned deliverables.
Escalates issues/challenges to Manager for advice on resolution.
Performs timely and accurate data entry into departmental and/or corporate databases/systems as directed.
Support client-facing and senior management-facing activities surrounding assigned opportunities as needed including supporting preparation attendance or leading applicable preparation and meetings.
Develops appropriate knowledge of the technical and regulatory environments.
Contributes to assigned process improvement initiatives and supports implementation.
Contribute to assigned client relationship improvement activities and implementation.
Perform quality control activities per the appropriate process/requirements.
Support hosting sales-focused inbound client visits.
Expected to contribute to content library by submitting new content or updates to existing content using the official content submission process.
Completes other appropriate duties as assigned by the manager which require similar skills in accordance with business needs and common sense.
All other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

Bachelors degree required in related field or equivalent work experience.
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirement

Experience (Minimum Required):

Minimum 3 years of Experience Required.
Applicable minimum years of experience in budget and/or text development or an equivalent combination of education and CRO/pharma/other related experience to successfully perform the essential job duties.
Excellent customer service skills attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact.
Demonstrated computer skills requires excellent MS Office experience (specifically Excel Word Outlook).
Demonstrated text editing and writing skills (based on business unit and/or team expectations).
Demonstrated ability to plan multi-task and prioritize.
Demonstrated teamwork communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
Proven ability to work independently.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with internal stakeholders clients and Fortrea senior management.
Positive attitude and sense of urgency.
Possesses an ability and willingness to work across Fortrea Business Units.
Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as needed to meet the clients proposal deadline.