Associate Director, Business Operations - Raleigh, United States - ProPharma Group

Description

For the past 20 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. As the world's largest RCO (Research Consulting Organization), ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners' most high-profile drug and device programs.

The Associate Director, Business Operations (Proposal Development) manages the timely production of accurate proposal budgets and strategy documents through liaison with other departments and colleagues. The Associate Director reports into the Vice President, Business Operations.

Essential Functions:

• Manages a team of proposal professionals and oversees their work-product.
• Lead proposal development to prepare quality, timely budgets and proposals for complex studies or high-profile clients that support business and financial objectives.
• Review proposal materials for risk and escalate any areas of concern.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned RFIs/RFPs through the completion of a proposal, including the budget, best practices, and overall quality deliverables.
• Participates in client discussions to develop RFI/RFP strategies and tactical execution plans.
• Review proposal outputs for consistency, clarity, and compliance with client RFI/RFP requirements for proposal staff.
• Train and adhere to SOPs.
• May include line management responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Office products and very advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with project management tools preferred.
• Must have a strong work ethic and professional attitude.
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on and independently.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, learn quickly, and maintain sensitivity to confidential nature of projects.
• Strong written, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Functions effectively as part of a team and ability to demonstrate leadership qualities amongst peers.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in proposal and budget development at a contract research organization, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and/or experience in Pharmacovigilance and Medical Information.

We celebrate our differences and strive to create a workplace where each person can be their authentic self. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. With a holistic approach as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a safe space where all employees feel empowered to succeed.

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