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SUMMARIZED PURPOSE:

Manages the preparation and development of advanced, compelling proposals focused on client solutions that are aligned with commercial and operational strategy. May act as a proposal strategy lead on assigned commercial opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interprets and analyzes appropriate data to write and/or review study-specific proposals that support client solutions, incorporating graphics and tables as needed

• Works collaboratively to ensure the proposal and related documents align to operational strategy and budget; ensures the proposal response meets client's request and follows up with contributors and subject matter experts as needed.  

• Works effectively with senior leadership as contributors and/or reviewers.  

• Creates initial draft of bid defense presentation using tables and graphics from proposal and then passes to project team for completion.  

• Provides quality control and feedback on process or procedure improvement within department and/or cross-functionally.  

• Assists in identifying need for and/or managing strategic library content.  

• May mentor and coach junior team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).

• 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 AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent project management skills and financial acumen as related to business and operational strategy 

• Expertise in the company's differentiated solutions offerings; ability to work across therapeutic areas 

• Strong ability to manage multiple activities and priorities, with effective judgment and decision-making skills 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with strong editing skills 

• Adept at translating technical and scientific information into client-friendly proposals 

• Critical and strategic thinking skills 

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills and problem-solving ability, with ability to interact and build relationships with individuals at all levels

• Knowledge of clinical development process, including functional operations and regulatory guidelines and directives across full spectrum of development activities

• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite

WORKING 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.

• As a condition of employment with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, in this role, you must have received your Covid-19 vaccine and you must disclose proof of your vaccination status upon employment.

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