The Aixial Group is an International Contract Research Organization (CRO), a member of the ALTEN Group, providing complex services in clinical trials (phase I-IV) and non-interventional studies. Our offices are located in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, UK, Romania, US, India, and Czech Republic. Through Cmed (a part of the Aixial Group), the CRO occupies a unique position in the clinical research industry, not only as an expert in the operational delivery of clinical trials for immuno-oncology and cell & gene therapies but also as a developer of its own technologies for managing clinical data. This is a very exciting time to join as we are at the cutting edge, defining new and more efficient ways to design, capture, manage, review, and visualize clinical trial data.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and talented Bid Manager. This role can be home-based anywhere in the EU (where we have the legal entity to hire). Some locations may require a partially remote hybrid in-office schedule.
Core AccountabilitiesAssist with the creation, administration, and overall management of Aixial Group contracts and proposals activities.
Responsibilities include:Prepare proposals, contracts, and contract amendments. Responsibilities include proposal and change order preparation, payment schedule generation, task order creation, internal budget, and client grid completion.Provide accurate and timely tracking and reporting of contract and proposal data.Submit deliverables accurately and timely. Principal ResponsibilitiesContracts, Proposals, and Change OrdersWork with Subject Matter Experts ("SMEs") in CRO Operations, Technology, and Business Operations to prepare documentation for confidentiality agreements, proposals, contracts, and change orders. Manage the proposal or change order process, setting timelines for completion including critical path interim milestones and accountabilities, and contingencies in the event these milestones are not achieved. Proactively escalate issues and/or propose solutions to meet target delivery dates. Use technical and creative writing skills to ensure documentation clearly articulates Aixial Group attributes, service offerings, and contractual limitations. Use commercial, fiscal, and budgetary skills to develop budgets that match the service offering included in the proposal or change order. Includes ensuring contained costs are accurate and justifiable. Create payment schedules and terms to ensure cash neutrality and conformance with company standards for review with Senior Management. Liaise, directly or indirectly, with clients to revise proposals, contracts, and change orders as requested. Quality check deliverables prior to submission to clients. Provide ad-hoc analysis as requested to assist the company management.
Special ProjectsLead special projects to improve the quality of Aixial Group departmental procedures and tools.
TravelMinimal travel may be required for internal training, internal meetings, and/or client meetings.
The above job description in no way states or implies these duties are the only duties performed by this employee. The incumbent is expected to perform other related duties necessary for the effective operation of the department and company. The Company reserves the right to change or alter any of the above duties and responsibilities according to the operational needs of the department and Company.
Essential Work Experience, Qualifications and KnowledgeBachelor's Degree in a business field, or a life science degree with equivalent work experience.Experience in a CRO or pharma/biotech outsourcing company in a similar role.Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.Excellent communication skills. Desirable Work Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge3+ years' experience in a CRO or pharma/biotech outsourcing company in a similar role. Core Values and Guiding PrinciplesThe Bid Manager is required to exhibit and demonstrate the following values:
Client focus: Satisfaction and SolutionsDependability: Competence and QualityTrustworthy: Open and HonestInnovative: ApproachesWinners: Win-WinPlanning and Organisational Skills: Good time management skillsCommunication and Teamwork: Good communication skillsPeople Leadership: Constant communication with proposal team during development. LanguagesEnglish is mandatory.
TechnicalTechnical and creative writing skills, commercial, fiscal, and budgetary skills.
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