Senior business information associate
Location: remote
Icon plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisationFrom molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.
With our patients at the center of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our successIcon people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
Icon is currently looking to add a senior business information associate (rfi writer) to join our growing team in supporting our business development effortsThis position is remote and can be located in either the uk or ireland.
Job profile summary
Produce high-quality, sales-focused informational documents in response to internal and external requests for information (rfi) that distinguish icon from its competitors.
Innovate and improve existing rfi responses and information collections, storage and presentation procedures and systems.
Maintain icon`s global company information systems
Job description
Recognize, exemplify and adhere to icon`s values which centre around our commitment to people, clients and performance.
Analyze external rfls for client needs and establish criteria and guidelines for responseLiaise with account executive if clarifications are required.
Ensure quality, accuracy and consistency of icon information used for business development and marketing purposes.
Prepare responses to rfls in timely manner in adherence with icon procedures and liaise with other department managers as necessary to achieve thisSchedule rfi kick-off calls for more complex rfls as necessary.
Support the bl manager in the review of rfi responses to ensure the highest level of quality and accuracy before being sent to the client.
Ability and willingness to travel as required (usually <10% of the time) .
Other duties as assigned.
Mentor new business information associates
Support training initiatives and other department initiatives.
Work with and provide information to icon global proposal developers for proposals requiring responses to `rfi-type` questions as part of the rfp.
Liaise with icon department heads to update service capabilities on a regular basis.
Develop and maintain a library of icon metrics/case studies for use in business development
Assist with maintenance of project database including obtaining updates from operations managers to assure database is current.
Proactively assist sales team with innovative material to assist in the pre-rfp selling process.
Liaise with other managers to improve the effectiveness of the organization.
Benefits of working in icon:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our peopleThat`s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At icon, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programsIn addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
Icon, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassmentAll qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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