Job Description

Company Description
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Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.
In 2018, Eurofins generated 4.2 billion Euro proforma turnover in 800 laboratories across 47 countries, employing about 45.000 staff.

Position Summary:
Proposal Developer supports the overall functions of proposal development and will provide support to Business Development Director's when required.
S/he reports to the Manager, Proposal Department; works closely with the Manager, Proposal Department; Eurofins Business Development, Eurofins Central Laboratory (ECL), Scientific Affairs, Transport and Kits and Supplies as key internal customers. Career pathway to a Proposal Developer I.
Job Requirements:

• Review clinical trials protocols and Request for Proposal (RFP) materials to develop competitive pricing strategy in conjunction with Scientific Affairs groups and Business Development.
• Assist with all functions of Central Laboratory Proposal and Budget generation, providing support for all Clinical Trials Business Development Directors and their clients.
• Assist in strategy pertaining to proposal development in order to optimize proposal process.
• Liaise between Scientific Affairs groups and affiliate laboratories to obtain pricing, as required.
• Ensure clear communication with internal departments and Clients, as required.
• Ensure all Proposal generation for timely delivery to Business Development and/or clients; interact with clients and participate in client meetings, as required.
• Assist with all areas of Central Laboratory Proposal and Budget generation, including maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), as required.
• Assist and mentor in training of new Proposal Developers, as required.

Qualifications
Education/Experience :
BSc/MSc or equivalent in healthcare/life sciences (laboratory or clinical services, Education or experience with focus on laboratory sciences preferred,), with 3 - 8 years of experience in Review of clinical trial protocols, RFP, Etc and preparation of proposals/ quote accordingly...
Additional Information
Key Candidate Attributes:

• Self-motivation; excellent quality of work and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and internal/external clients
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and to move easily from task to task
• Ability to handle prioritization and multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to use a personal computer and learn necessary programs
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Organizational ability and good judgement
• Science background/education and/or laboratory experience
• Strong Math Skills
• Logical Thinking, Good Reasoning Ability
• Motivation to excel
• Coaching/mentoring of peers

Skills Required