Job Description
Location/Division Specific Information
Title: Lab Proposal Writer
Location: Athlone, Ireland (remote-based)
A Lab Proposal Writer manages cross-functional proposal processes, stakeholders, and timelines to ensure contract proposals and/or modifications are completed accurately throughout the project lifecycle.
A Day in the Life:
- Manages proposal bid and budget negotiation process, synthesizing detailed client requirements with internal data in collaboration with key internal stakeholders to determine appropriate resource and budget allocation.
- Leads proposal bidding strategy calls to discuss customer requirements and budget strategy development and/or modifications.
- Works within bidding system to perform analysis of client budget to actual data, validate calculations and forecasting, and ensure accurate output of data in client required templates.
- Finalizes documents for distribution to the customer and internal departments, performing quality control edits to ensure accuracy, proper data formatting and validation, and compliance with contract requirements.
- Ensures proposals concisely and accurately reflect strategy discussions, meet client needs, offer consistent messaging, include relevant differentiators, and convey value proposition and critical success factors.
- Delivers training to junior team members. May assist in updating training materials and/or revising training programs.
- Participates in and may occasionally lead departmental projects and initiatives.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Experience
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years).
- Required: Scientific/laboratory experience
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Project leadership and consultancy skills with ability to function as an effective and respected partner to clients.
- Advanced knowledge of financial principles and best practices.
- Ability to apply advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise to analysis.
- Good business acumen with ability to understand complex organizational structures and environments.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
- Advanced level of skill in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data.
- Ability to work with ambiguity and complexity.
- Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
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