Labcorp is seeking to hire a Proposal Manager I within our Specialty Central Laboratories Proposal Management Team. This position is remote and can be located anywhere in the US.

Due to an internal growth opportunity, we are looking for an experienced individual with a commercial and/or scientific background in Companion Diagnostics/Biomarkers to join our team and to work alongside our highly successful and dynamic global proposals team with colleagues located across the EU, US and Asia Pacific. You would be working with stakeholders from across Labcorp Central Laboratories and diagnostics organizations in a matrix environment and driving the enquiry to award process for our clients. Big picture thinking, a ‘gets it done’ mentality and collaboration skills are key attributes needed for this role where the individual will be required to support internal and external opportunity management negotiations associated with their deliverables.

The proposals team is a key part of the client journey, being involved from the very first enquiry through to the close out of a study and touches every part of the Labcorp Central Laboratories business resulting in a highly varied and influential role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Owns all aspects of the appropriate proposal process (text, quote, budget, and/or response to Requests for Information [RFIs]) for assigned opportunities (inclusive of managing opportunities under general supervision, establishing clear timelines, meeting client requirement, and suggesting solutions for obstacles)

• Responsible for managing opportunities of low to medium complexity

• Support integrated opportunities (i.e., spanning across multiple Business Units)

• Reviews and analyzes RFI and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to ensure adequate information for budget, proposal and/or response preparation is provided. Follows up with appropriate contact for additional information as required Work across the organization in matrix environment across multiple time-zones and locations to lead the process and complete deliverables

• Liaise with third party vendor’s/vendor managers for provision of quotations and/or information where required

• Prepares high quality and accurate documents in accordance with agreed strategy and Sponsor requirements and expectations under the pressure of changing timelines

• Ensures timely delivery of assigned deliverables

• Is responsible for resolving of issues/challenges and informing Manager; may seek Manager’s advice for complex issues/challenges

• Performs timely and accurate data entry into departmental and/or corporate databases/systems as appropriate

• Identifies and participates in ways to improve the efficiency and quality of processes and the resulting deliverables

• Contribute to assigned client relationship improvement activities and implementation

• Performs quality control activities per the appropriate process/requirements

• Responsible for coordinating on-boarding activities for new starters, including working directly with the management staff to ensure proper on-boarding

• Completes other appropriate duties, as assigned by the manager, which require similar skills in accordance with business needs and common sense.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master's preferred) required in related field or equivalent work experience

• 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)

• Knowledge of proposal management software applications (e.g., Salesforce.com, Qvidian, Proposal Automation applications) is preferred

• 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 Labcorp senior management

• Positive attitude and sense of urgency

• Possesses an ability and willingness to work across Business Unit

• Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as needed to meet the client’s proposal deadline

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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