Feasibility & Proposals Analyst

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Job description

Compass life sciences are partnered exclusively with an emerging Clinical research organisation (CRO) who are looking to employ a feasibility and proposals analyst who can produce early/ late phase strategic proposals and budgets. The company is fast growing and looking for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, with particular interest in those who have experience in clinical research. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business who are keen in becoming a prominent force in the clinical research market. Can you help grow the business and be a key player in their success?

FOCUS OF THE JOB:

To facilitate the feasibility process and develop complex budgets and proposals

KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Previous CRO or IMP manufacturing experience would be highly beneficial.

Experience of reviewing protocols is preferred.

Advanced proficiency in working with MS Excel.

Degree or equivalent in business or life sciences.

Excellent communication and organisation skills with the ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently and as a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Feasibility & RFI process

Co-ordinate the feasibility process by assessing the information required

Circulate the information as appropriate and set up teleconferences to liaise with the feasibility team

Compile the Global feasibility response for management approval to meet customer deadlines

Update the feasibility library

Review "Request for Information" (RFI) for early phase, late phase, IMP manufacturing and full service requests.

Co-ordinate the responses and prepare the completed RFI for management approval to meet customer deadlines

Update the RFI library

Proposal Development

Co-ordinate the proposal development process by assessing the "Request for Proposal" (RFP)

Set up and lead a Proposal Strategy Call (PSC) to define the study scope and strategy of the project

Prepare PSC minutes and circulate

Develop the budget to reflect the protocol and services required

Work closely with internal departments such as contracts, finance, and operations to develop a high quality proposal.

Work with third party vendors to prepare accurate costs to include in the proposal

Seek management approval outlining the risks and challenges in delivering the project

Maintain the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database to track all feasibility, proposal and pipeline activity.

Co-ordinate the 'hand over' process to Project Management for awarded studies

Prepare contract 'Change Orders' to reflect a change in the study scope.

Communication and Commercial Awareness

Prepare clear and concise e-mails internally and externally in a timely manner

Maintain a high level of professionalism when communicating with customers and vendors

Participate in regular meetings with colleagues and customers.

Planning and organising

Plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines

Professional

Seek opportunities for self-development.

General

Compliance with health and Safety policy

Compliance with policy on equality and diversity

To maintain professional qualifications required for the role, including continuous personal development

To work to the requirements of SI 2004 no 1031 and amendments thereof, which includes Good Clinical Practice

To work according to SOPs, guidelines and policies

To work according to current data protection standards and practice good information management. Maintenance of strict confidentiality of study subject and business related data.

To maintain a high level of initiative and personal responsibility, liaising appropriately with team members and managers to ensure your job role is efficiently carried out

To support the aims and to represent appropriately in a professional way to all our customers

PHYSICAL, WORK ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL DEMANDS:

Position is office and home based, use of computers (office software suite and web based applications).

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for the role, please send your CV to Abigail Humphrey at

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