Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Designation: Associate Manager - Proposal Management (Research Services)
Job Location: Bangalore
Department: Commercial
About Syngene
Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development, and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods, and specialty chemical industries worldwide. Syngene's clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA, and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market, and lower the cost of innovation. The Proposal Management team is crucial in securing new business opportunities by efficiently preparing and presenting compelling project proposals to potential clients.
Job Purpose: The role will contribute to creating and delivering high-quality proposals within the Research Services Business Unit.
Key Responsibilities:

• Take complete end-to-end responsibility for the quality of proposals submitted in the Research Services space (Discovery Services and Translational & Clinical Research), taking cognizance of the scope and time commitments.
• Accountable for the timely delivery of high-quality proposals to the business development team.
• Work with the technical & business development teams to create competitive pricing.
• Work on the request for information and the response to be submitted to the customer.
• Take inputs on the scope of work, assumptions, and effort from the technical business unit team.
• Liaises with third-party vendors for quotations or information as and when required.
• Update the deal tracker on the status of the deals being worked on.
• Coordinate the execution of contractual agreements on time.
• Help transition newly awarded deals to the project management team.
• Contribute to the content library by submitting new content or updates to existing content using the official content submission process.
• Follow workplace environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements to ensure individual and lab/plant safety.
• Ensure environment, health, and safety (EHS) measures are imparted via training and adhered to within the team.

Educational Qualification:

• M.Tech/Master's degree in Biotechnology or Life Sciences, MBA desirable

Technical/Functional Skills:

• Good knowledge and experience working in the Research Services space
• Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and ability to get the task accomplished in a time-bound manner
• Demonstrated computer skills - requiring Microsoft Office experience (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Proven capability in planning, multitasking, and prioritizing, showcasing effective teamwork.
• Excellent English communication (both written and verbal) and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with internal stakeholders, clients, and Syngene senior management
• Knowledge of the pre-sales/proposal management function
• Possess the knowledge and exposure to environment, health, and safety (EHS) practices.

Experience:

• 08 to 12 years of experience in Pharma Contract Research Organization (CRO/CDMO) with an inclination to the commercial aspect of business. Experience in Proposal/Project management or Pre-sales functions is desirable.

Behavioral Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Team management
• Pro-active team working capability

Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status about public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.