Title: Senior Proposal Associate
Location: Bulgaria
Type: home-based or hybrid
Position type: Full-time, permanent role

About Labcorp:
We are a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that helps doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities, our 60,000+ employees combine cutting-edge innovation, science and technology to solve some of today's biggest health challenges, accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and impact lives around the world.

Job Overview:

Individual contributor role focused on quoting and delivering to our clients' complex needs by collaboration and effective communication under the supervision of a mentor, Manager or above.

• Supports or manages all aspects of the appropriate proposal/budget process for all levels of complexity (text, quote, budget, response to Requests for Information [RFIs], financial analysis and database analysis) for assigned/accountable opportunities (inclusive of managing opportunities autonomously, establishing clear timelines, meeting client requirement, proving answers and resolving obstacles with appropriate support

• Analyzes RFI and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to assist in identifying missing information for budget, proposal and/or RFI response preparation, with support. Supports follow-up with appropriate contact for additional information as required.

• Shadow or manage strategic and operational calls related to the opportunity

• Administratively supports facilitating internal and external opportunity management negotiations (i.e., pricing, process, resources, timelines, etc.) as needed

• Support client-facing and senior management-facing activities surrounding assigned opportunities as needed, including supporting preparation, attendance, or leading applicable preparation and meetings

• Escalates issues/challenges to Manager for advice on resolution

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

• Contributes to assigned client relationship improvement activities as well as process improvement initiatives and supports implementation

• Perform quality control activities per the appropriate process/requirements

• Expected to contribute to content library by submitting added content or updates to existing content, using the official content submission process

• Develops appropriate knowledge of the technical and regulatory environments

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

• Bachelor's degree required in related field or equivalent work experience

• Minimum 3 years' 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

• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with internal stakeholders, clients and Labcorp senior management

• Knowledge of proposal management software applications (e.g., Salesforce.com, 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

• Positive attitude and sense of urgency

• Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as needed to accommodate global schedules or meet the client's delivery needs.