About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detailoriented Delivery & Proposal Associate Manager to support the development of medium to lowcomplexity clinical trial proposals within our global Sales Contract & Proposal Development team. You will play a key role in reviewing RFPs preparing budget deliverables supporting proposal text and scope development and ensuring consistent highquality outputs for our customers.
This role is ideal for a candidate with strong analytical skills experience working with RFPs and an interest in driving operational excellence across proposal processes. Would also suit individuals looking to move into the commercial space from an operational area.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal Review & Budget Development
- Review RFPs for clinical trial addon and standalone budget opportunities.
- Support budget development for medium and lowcomplexity proposals.
- Identify necessary inputs for proposal text scope of work and budget preparation.
- Ensure alignment between defined scope and budget accuracy.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with global proposal development teams to finalize customer deliverables.
- Participate in internal strategy calls to clarify customer requirements and discrepancies.
- Distribute finalized documents to internal stakeholders and clients.
Quality & Process Improvement
- Conduct quality control reviews and editing of proposal documents.
- Update and maintain internal databases and reporting tools.
- Participate in and sometimes lead internal initiatives focused on process improvement.
Training & Team Support
- Support onboarding training and mentoring of new team members.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices across the proposal team.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Business Management or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in proposals contracts or relevant industry operations (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Typically 23 years of prior experience in a proposal development environment.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of the CRO industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
- Ability to interpret RFPs and clinical trial protocols.
- Excellent analytical written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements misrepresentations or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application or termination of employment if discovered later in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
Required Experience:
Manager
About the RoleWe are seeking a motivated and detailoriented Delivery & Proposal Associate Manager to support the development of medium to lowcomplexity clinical trial proposals within our global Sales Contract & Proposal Development team. You will play a key role in reviewing RFPs preparing budget d...
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detailoriented Delivery & Proposal Associate Manager to support the development of medium to lowcomplexity clinical trial proposals within our global Sales Contract & Proposal Development team. You will play a key role in reviewing RFPs preparing budget deliverables supporting proposal text and scope development and ensuring consistent highquality outputs for our customers.
This role is ideal for a candidate with strong analytical skills experience working with RFPs and an interest in driving operational excellence across proposal processes. Would also suit individuals looking to move into the commercial space from an operational area.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal Review & Budget Development
- Review RFPs for clinical trial addon and standalone budget opportunities.
- Support budget development for medium and lowcomplexity proposals.
- Identify necessary inputs for proposal text scope of work and budget preparation.
- Ensure alignment between defined scope and budget accuracy.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with global proposal development teams to finalize customer deliverables.
- Participate in internal strategy calls to clarify customer requirements and discrepancies.
- Distribute finalized documents to internal stakeholders and clients.
Quality & Process Improvement
- Conduct quality control reviews and editing of proposal documents.
- Update and maintain internal databases and reporting tools.
- Participate in and sometimes lead internal initiatives focused on process improvement.
Training & Team Support
- Support onboarding training and mentoring of new team members.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices across the proposal team.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Business Management or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in proposals contracts or relevant industry operations (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Typically 23 years of prior experience in a proposal development environment.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of the CRO industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
- Ability to interpret RFPs and clinical trial protocols.
- Excellent analytical written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements misrepresentations or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application or termination of employment if discovered later in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
Required Experience:
Manager
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