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Commercial Analyst I: PPD, Inc.

Job ID00625
Company NamePPD, Inc.
Job CategoryBusiness Development; Pharmaceutical/Biotech
LocationRichmond, VA
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience1-2 Years Experience
Date PostedNovember 5, 2009 (Reposted Nov 20)


At PPD, you'll have the freedom to try new ideas and the ability to do something truly great. In our environment, innovation is encouraged. That's why the world's leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies come to us for discovery and development services. And why PPD is the best choice for you and for your career.

Commercial Analyst I

Description

Under general guidance, prepares written bids, proposals and budget estimates in response to Requests for Proposals, for submission to the client. Also makes modifications to existing proposals and contracts and tracks revisions.
Primary responsibilities include:
  • Coordinating timely collection of data for proposal and budget development in response to Requests for Proposal.
  • Prepares accurate bids and proposals that conform to PPD contract requirements and meet client needs.
  • Gathers and analyzes data for proposals and contract modifications and tracks revisions on a timely basis
  • Communicates with Cost Analysts to develop payment schedules that conform to PPD requirements and meet client needs
  • Ensures accurate information is entered into the proposal and contract tracking database so that timely and accurate reports can be generated

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business-related area and
  • Minimum of 1-2 years experience in bid preparation and/or the development and fulfillment of contracts requirements; or minimum of 3 years providing technical/administrative clinical trial project support with demonstrated ability to take on increasing levels of responsibility
  • Or equivalent combination of education, professional training and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the job
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software (minimally Word and Excel)
  • General knowledge of contractual documents
  • High quality oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to handle high level of pressure and to multi-task
  • Ability to coordinate information from and follow up with diverse sources in order to meet clients' requirements for proposal and budget development
  • Must be detail oriented
  • Strong analytical and math skills
PPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information
Position Type: Full Time, Employee
Ref Code: 00625




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