Senior Proposal Strategy Director @ Alimentiv

Salary Range: 110000 to 184000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

This role is responsible for the creation of high-quality, client-focused proposals that support the acquisition of new business and the retention of existing clients, aligned with Alimentiv’s goals and therapeutic area strategy. This role will collaborate with cross function teams including Operations, Medical, Legal, Finance, Business Development and Proposals to ensure proposals are strategically aligned, competitive and compliant.

In addition, the role will collaborate with project leadership, functional leadership and the Alimentiv Site Network (ASN) team to develop the operational strategy countries/sites/timelines/key project success factors, outsourcing vendor needs, risk identification and mitigation strategies etc..), prepare and review commercial proposals for new studies as well as prepare operational strategy content for bid defenses.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Proposal Strategy Director, your role will include:

Proposal Strategy Development

Collaborate with project leadership and key internal stakeholders to define the operational and pricing strategy and ensure alignment across all functional and business teams as necessary/appropriate.
Review and understand RFPs and related documents to identify project requirements.
Research past trial performance metrics, competing landscape, and regulatory strategy.
Engage with external experts and clients to gather operational requirements.
Review proposals to ensure alignment with strategy
Attend handover meetings and provide background on strategy and risks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with internal leadership to understand protocol design and study challenges, chairing the internal strategy meetings.
Request and review pre-feasibility results to adjust strategy as needed.
Confirm vendor recommendations for proposed trials.
Recommend operational strategy to internal decision makers.
Develop strategic messaging and value propositions tailored to client needs and Alimentiv’s differentiators.
Ensure functional leads identify resourcing needs for new projects and bid defense meetings.
Contribute to the development of bid defense content and participate in bid defense meetings as necessary.

Process Optimization

Maintain familiarity with business tools that inform operational strategy.
Continuously improve proposal templates, tools and processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
Monitor industry trends and competitor strategies to inform proposal development.

Team Influences & Mentorship

Provide mentorship to proposal development team as required.
Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation across all involved in proposal development.

Qualifications

BSc and 10+ years of related experience in (Business Development, Proposals, Feasibility, Clinical Project Management); equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Deep understanding of clinical trial delivery and sponsor expectations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence without authority
High degree of professionalism and executive presence
Organizational agility and strong problem-solving orientation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with CRM tools and project tracking systems
Ability to travel (10%) and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

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Senior Proposal Strategy Director

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