[Remote] Analyst, Contract Marketing - RFP

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ICU Medical is a global market leader providing clinical innovations in IV therapy and critical care products. They are seeking an Analyst, Contract Marketing - RFP who will manage the proposal process for RFPs, ensuring timely and compliant submissions while collaborating with various internal teams.ResponsibilitiesReview, analyze, and assess RFP documents to determine the best approach for proposal response. Responsible for quarterbacking the RFP process from receipt to submission, ensuring deadlines are met. As the primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders you will be sharing information as needed and provide timely progress reports and must follow good documentation practices including accuracy, legibility, defensibility, traceability, with evidence of appropriate approvals and version controlWork with cross-functional teams (sales, legal, technical, finance, contracting) to gather necessary information and develop comprehensive proposals that align with client needs and company capabilities, including questionnaires, compliance and cross reference documents. Ensure all content is clear, compelling, and aligned with company capabilitiesEngage with internal departments (sales, marketing, legal, finance, contracting) to ensure that proposals are accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with the company’s goals that require a high level of quality, attention to detail and appropriate levels of reviewReview and ensure that proposals fully comply with RFP instructions and client requirements. Perform thorough compliance checks and quality assurance on all proposal materials before submissionMaintain a detailed record of all RFPs, including RFP Tracker for status tracking, timelines, and deadlines. Prepare reports on proposal progress, outcomes, and feedback for continuous improvement. Proofreading proposals for content, grammar, style and formatting. Develops and maintains a pipeline tracker for current and future RFP’s, working proactively to identify and target new opportunitiesEstablish and manage timelines for proposal development, review, and submission, ensuring on-time delivery. Must work well under deadlinesServe as the point of contact for internal stakeholders and clients throughout the RFP process, providing updates and clarifications as neededAssist with post-submission activities, such as clarifications, presentations, and follow-up questionsContinuously assess and refine the RFP process and content library. Recommend and implement process improvements, tools, and templates to increase efficiency, consistency, and quality in future proposalsHelp maintain and update a library of templates, responses, and best practices to be used for future opportunitiesWork on special projects as assignedSkillsExperience with proposals in response to RFPs from customers, IDNs, and GPOsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Strong organizational and project management skills, able to effectively prioritize assignments and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to multi-task and work with minimal direction and work cooperatively with various departments and stakeholders establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organizationMust be at least 18 years of ageBachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics or related field or equivalent experience1-3 years' experience in Contracting preferred with a minimum of 1 years of experience in the Medical IndustryGeneral knowledge of manufacturing, sales and distribution processesFamiliarity with proposal management software (e.g., RFPIO, RFP360) is a plusMBA is a plusCompany OverviewICU Medical connects patients and caregivers through safe, life-saving, life-enhancing IV therapy systems, software, solutions, and consumables. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in San Clemente, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.icumed.com/products/specialty/renal-systems/clearguard-hd.