IQVIA - Proposal Writer

IQVIA is The Human Data Science Company, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. We offer a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward. IQVIA has approximately 55,000 employees in more than 100 countries, all committed to making the potential of Human Data Science a reality, and we are actively hiring.

At IQVIA each team member has the opportunity enable our customers to drive human health outcomes forward, while building a career path that is unique to their own passions.

Role Summary:

Description

We are looking for a Proposal Writer to join our Global RFP Support Team and support IQVIA Technologies RFPs and manage our global Q&A database to positively impact sales productivity and outcomes. Our ideal candidate is organized, able to take on several moving projects at once, good at communication, detail oriented, and has the ability to adapt to change as IQVIA is a dynamic environment with a diverse sales organization. This position will report to a Global Sales Enablement Manager.

Key responsibilities:

- Review RFPs and develop proposal plan and timeline

- Prepare and respond to RFP/RFQ/RFI, setting up kick-off calls with sales team and establish timeline to complete RFPs

- Provide accurate responses to the RFPs from internal database (Qvidian) and by reaching out to the respective stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs).

- Promptly follow up with the SMEs to get responses on time

- Ensure RFPs are prepared and completed according to the RFP instructions.

- Ensure the RFPs are reviewed internally by the team and by the sales before finalizing

- Act as reviewer for RFPs completed by other members

- Update and maintain Qvidian Q&A databases as required and ensure accurate information is included in tracking reports.

- Suggest and implement strategies to improve quality of proposal response and support process.

- Ensure all SOPs and trackers are updated in a timely manner

Qualifications / Skills:

Our ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science or other related field related field and previous experience in Proposals gained within a Technology or similar corporate environment; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

- Must have at least 3 years of experience in responding to RFPs

- Able to quickly understand Technology Solution Offerings and detailed product features

- Familiar with Technology Technical terms and concepts

- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and 100% committed on timelines

- Strong team player

- Extremely good at Planning, Organizing and Execution

- Strong organizational, communication, written skills

- Fluent in English (verbal and written)

- Strong Attention to details

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Expert in MS-Office: Word, Excel, PPT

- Prior experience working with RFP tools like Qvidian, PMAPS is added advantage