About Novotech
Novotech is internationally recognised as the leading independent and full-service contract research organisation (CRO) in the Asia Pacific region. We provide a wide range clinical development services across all research phases and therapeutic areas; and have been instrumental in the success of hundreds of Phase I – IV clinical trials throughout the Asia Pacific.
Powered by the highest quality people, Novotech strives to set the benchmark for both business and clinical trial performance.
Our people are one of our key strengths. We value our people and recognise the work they do. We are lucky to have the best people and talent from across the Asia Pacific region work together to deliver to clinical trial success for our clients.
Our people and those we look to recruit have an attitude of making things happen. They are problem solvers, driven with a focus on delivering quality, accountability and a high level of performance.
Brief Position Description
The "Proposal, Budget and Contracts Associate" is responsible for the development and preparation of proposals, budgets and contracts for new business. The PBC Associate will be accountable for generating high quality and timely proposals, budgets and contracts. PBC Associates work closely with the Business Development team and Projects Managers to ensure high quality documents are delivered according to client expected timelines.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Graduate in a clinical or life sciences-related field.
- Relevant experience/qualifications in allied professions may also be considered.
- At least three years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Previous experience working directly with clients will be highly regarded.
- Must be able to communicate clearly, able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Must have advanced Microsoft office capabilities, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
Develop proposal:
- Prepare high-quality proposals and presentation materials
- Collate required content and finalise proposal (involves substantive editing & drafting to ensure readability, consistency in formatting to ensure that proposals accurately reflect customers’ requirements and is consistent with Novotech branding guidelines)
- Ensure proposal templates remain relevant and compliant and of a high visual standard
- Research, compile and present statistics and company information
Develop a Budget
- Prepare a budget for projects based on client information provided to schedule timeframe
- Prepare other budgets elements (client mapping etc.) as required to timeframes
- Liaise with vendors to obtain quotations
Develop Contracts
- Prepare all new client contracts and execute in accordance with agreed timeframes and guidance
- Obtain appropriate format of Budget for inclusion in contracts
- Contracts executed in accordance with Novotech Contract Review SOP
- Follow Start-Up Work Authorisation process to activate project for handover to Operations team
- Contact vendors and obtain quotes:
- Contact vendors for quotes based on protocol and vendor lists
- Engage Operation team as required for assistance
Other
- Understand the responsibilities of Novotech as a service provider in the pharmaceutical industry and ensure all communication with external parties is presented in a positive and professional manner
- Attend calls with internal teams and clients in the development of opportunity documents.
- Maintain and update opportunity status within SalesForce.
- Maintain contracts records in SalesForce and SharePoint.
Opportunities And Benefits
To deliver clinical trial and research excellence for our clients, our people are 'best in class'. At Novotech, we seek and nurture people with exceptional talent. We are committed to providing our people with regular internal and external training, a competitive bonus structure and a supportive work environment. We are also focused on providing our people with a wide variety of career growth and development opportunities. For more information about where your next career step at Novotech might take you, visit http://novotech-cro.com/novotech-careers