Financial Business Partner - Clinical Research London, England
Job description
Richmond Pharmacology is a leading medicines research organisation based in the heart of London, engaged in the testing of new medicines targeting both rare disease areas and those diseases that impact huge global populations.
We conduct clinical trials on a multitude of volunteer panels including healthy young, elderly, Japanese and patients from primary and secondary care; to develop new medicines, treatments and cures for the future, helping to improve the quality of life for others.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Financial Business Partner, where you will work closely with our Operations Director in developing high quality bid proposals for our sponsors. This includes developing proposals and other business development materials, coordinating proposal teams, and ensuring the timely and accurate submission of proposals. The successful candidate will have a strong background in life sciences and experience in proposal development.
Responsibilities
- The development of proposals for the conduct of commercial research ensuring that the project has adequate funding
- The management of the contract development for clinical research studies awarded
- Communicating with clients to gather requirements for new projects
- Planning and conducting meetings with clients to discuss out of scope project details, review deliverables, and receive signoff on deliverables before moving forward with implementation
- Information, writing and editing content, and ensuring timely submission
- Create and maintain proposal templates and other business development materials
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop win strategies and ensure that proposals align with business objectives
- Ensure proposals meet client requirements and are compliant with company policies and procedures
- Manage multiple proposals simultaneously and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
- Develop and maintain a library of proposal materials, including case studies, client references, and other supporting documentation
- Provide guidance and support to proposal team members on best practices for proposal development
- Track and analyze proposal metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize the proposal development process
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and other business development activities as needed
Qualifications
- Previous experience working as a financial analyst preferably in life sciences or a related industry
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a lay audience
- Familiarity with the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or medical device industries
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from start to finish
If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about contributing to the growth of the life sciences industry through proposal development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
If you believe that you have the skills and experience necessary for this role and would like to apply, please submit a current copy of your CV via our Bamboo HR web portal. You will be asked to supply basic contact details along with your CV.
