
Business Information Associate II
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Analyze external RFIs for client needs and establish criteria and guidelines for response. Liaise 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 RFIs in a timely manner in adherence to ICON procedures and liaise with other department managers as necessary to achieve this. Schedule RFI kick-off calls for more complex RFIs as necessary.
- Work with and provide information to ICON global proposal developers for proposals requiring responses to RFI-type” questions as part of the RFP.
- Assist with maintenance of ICON’s a library of ICON metrics/case studies for use in business development responses.
- Assist with maintenance of Project Database including obtaining updates from Operations Managers to assure database is current.
- Proactively assist the sales team by creating innovative material to assist in the pre-RFP selling process.
- Where appropriate, liaise with clients on RFI/proposal matters, in a coordinated manner with the relevant Account Manager.
- Support training initiatives and other department initiatives.
- Possible travel up to 10%
- Bachelors Degree or local equivalent in science, business, technology or information technology or equivalent degree/experience.
- Understanding of clinical research operations is strongly desired.
- Strong writing and communication skills are essential.
- Strong Excel skills preferred, but not essential
- Oral and written fluency in English.
- Exceptional attention to detail, timeliness, and quality.
- Strong organizational skill set required including time management, demonstrated by the ability to multi-task and re-prioritize based upon continuous deadlines and new assignments.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills and the ability to work under tight timelines with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to develop and build successful cooperative relations with all internal contributors to the RFI.
- Competent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to learn new programs and systems, such as Access.
- Ability to liaise successfully with ICON Account Executives and clients.
- Ideally looking for someone with a keen interest in customer service who is highly motivated (this is a small team in a fast-paced environment), willing to learn, and thrives in a collaborative environment