Senior Proposal Analyst

About the role

Syneos Health, a fully integrated life sciences services organization, is hiring a Senior Proposal Analyst in Buenos Aires on a hybrid basis. The role develops domestic and global proposal budgets and text documents and works closely with team members, operations and business development to prepare proposal submissions.

Key responsibilities

• Receive and analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from Business Development, making sure the right Subject Matter Experts are assigned and notified.
• Prepare and modify proposal text, budgets and cover letters in response to RFPs and rebids, using feedback from SMEs and proposal management staff when needed.
• Check that proposal text and budgets match the RFP, client specifications and internal assumptions.
• Obtain third-party quotes as needed.
• Manage the proposal process and stage gates from RFP receipt to delivery, with limited support from the line manager.
• Work with a mentor or manager to build mitigation skills and strategies.
• Work with contracts, finance and operations to help start projects under PlanActivation, and update proposal and sales management tools and forms.
• Take part in project handover meetings and learn to present budgets in client-specific formats.
• May give functional guidance and apply process guidelines internally.

Required profile

• BA/BS degree or equivalent in a business or health-related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimal experience in proposal preparation in the CRO/pharmaceutical industry; at least one year preferred.
• Knowledge of the clinical development process, such as clinical research or drug development experience, is preferred.
• Good analytical, negotiation and organizational skills, able to work independently and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email and voicemail.
• Attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills.