Director/Associate Director, Proposal Development - FSP

Position Summary:
The Associate Director, Proposals and Business Operations (AD) is a key, position within the business development of Precision for Medicine that will play a critical role in coordinating and scaling the department for continued growth and global expansion. This position will be responsible for supporting the Executive Director in the management of the Precision for Medicine Proposals and Business Operations Department.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
• The Associate Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of his/her direct reports; managing assigned workload and ensuring deliverables are developed and delivered according to department best practices
• The AD will be responsible for the development of deliverables such as but not limited to proposals, change orders and contracts for complex and/or high-profile clients and/or urgent requests
• The AD assists in the creation of departmental processes related to but not limited to: Proposal development, RFI development, Change Order development, Contract development
• The AD will support the continued evolution and optimization of the pricing tools, text tools and any other tools used by the department and broader teams for the development of proposals, change orders and contract budgets
• The AD will support the achievement of company sales goals
• The AD will support the training and onboarding of all new Business Operations employees
• The AD will adhere to strict code of confidentiality as it relates to study subjects, sponsors, physicians, and policies and procedures of Precision for Medicine
• Provide excellent customer service to all parties involved in the clinical study process
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:
• Graduate, postgraduate, 4-year college degree, or equivalent experience ideally in a business, 
scientific or healthcare discipline.

Other Required:
• 12 + years proposal, contract and change order development experience within a CRO
• No routine travel is expected for this position; however, periodic local travel to clients and vendors 
may be required

Competencies:
• Master knowledge of industry standards relating to proposal development, change order development and contracts including budgeting, document language processes for creation etc.
• Demonstrates mastery knowledge of relevant Precision for Medicine’s SOPs
• Exhibits high self-motivation, and is able to work and plan independently as well as in a team environment
• Consultative and collaborative approach when dealing with customers and internal team members
• Hands-on collaborative style
• Data-driven and focused on results over activity
• Present a professional company image and presence
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills with ability to effectively communicate and sell his/her ideas at all levels. Listens well and seeks input from others.
• Proven ability to generate new ideas, processes, and strategies to improve the department and ensure the success of sales for the company
• Knowledge of the industry, inclusive of competitors
• Unquestionable personal integrity
• Computer skills including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred:

• Experience with FSP