Cytel Vacancies 2022 Apply For RFI Manager Jobs In Johannesburg, Gauteng

Cytel provides unrivaled biostatistics and operations research knowledge to our customers in the life sciences industries in the form of both software and services. At Cytel, we work hard to create successful careers with significant professional growth for our employees, as a result of which they work hard to make Cytel successful. Cytel is a place where talent, experience and integrity come together to advance the state of clinical development.

Job Location: South Africa, Ireland, UK, Europe (Remote)

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The RFI Manager is responsible for preparation and management of Requests for Information (RFIs). This position provides both technical support and project management to ensure RFIs are accurate and successful. A team player with strong industry experience works closely with the Sales teams, Proposals team, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Strategic Account Managers (SAMs), Business Unit Leaders, Quality Assurance and other internal stakeholders to meet strategic and sales goals as well as supports the public presence of Cytel by interactions with clients as needed. The RFI Manager may or may not have team lead management responsibilities.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of the RFI process from receipt of RFIs through submission to clients, including tracking RFIs and assignments in Salesforce and coordination of team to prepare RFIs.
• Analyze client needs based on RFIs and present the relevant Cytel capabilities and offerings to position Cytel as the preferred vendor.
• Organize internal RFI strategy meetings to collaborate with the Sales team, Proposals Team, SMEs, SAMs, Business Unit Leaders, Quality Assurance and other internal stakeholders to strategize responses to RFIs
• Coordinate responses to RFIs through the use of Qvidian, a data repository adopted by Cytel to be utilized in the preparation of RFIs.
• Prepare RFI text, including any technical written material supplied by internal stakeholders.
• Review and validate RFIs for accurate content, consistent format and compliance.
• Ensure responses to RFIs are coherent, persuasive, and delivered on time and in line with the request itself, and the appropriate Cytel review & management approval process.
• Responsible for managing the inclusion and accuracy of data saved in Qvidian, including development and coordination of a documented review process to ensure data is current and accurate.
• Responsible to develop a plan to maximize the use of Qvidian in the development of RFIs.
• Contribute technical information and strategic insights and suggestions to improve processes and quality of deliverables.

Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in business management, clinical sciences, statistics, or equivalent experience in job performance.

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