Director, Pharma & Diagnostic Solutions Proposals (Hybrid)

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for leading the Proposals function within the Pharma and Diagnostic Solutions business. The proposals team is responsible for partnering with business development and operations staff to create proposals for new potential work to be performed by the Pharma and Diagnostic solutions team.

Responsibilities

Build upon and manage existing proposal development processes to ensure the prompt submission of high quality, winning proposals for the business. Lead and manage a team of senior and junior team members creating a winning team atmosphere that drives consistent revenue growth within the business. Collaborate with Pharma leadership, cross-functional Quest partners, and customers to create innovative approaches to solving critical customer challenges.

Partner with Client, BD, and operations team to create proposals to support new projects Create new processes and practices to optimize and grow the business Able to lead solution development for potential work being contemplated including scheduling meetings with appropriate internal stakeholders and securing their approvals/disapprovals for potential work. May lead client governance interactions for select clients.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience: 12+ years of experience in laboratory, biopharma, and or diagnostic industry in a client facing operational role and/or a sales role Preferred Work Experience: 7+ years of experience in a similar role in a contract research organization.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Office work and periodic travel Knowledge: Highly skilled user of Microsoft Office suite and other computer-based applications.

Skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Quantitatively inclined Strong/expert communications Education Bachelor’s Degree (Required) Master’s Degree MBA or Master’s Degree or Equivalent (Preferred) 72981 Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.