Apprentice, Proposals

About the Role

As a Fortrea Apprentice, you will support meaningful assignments that compliment an education in STEM+ Business and Healthcare disciplines, contributing to Fortrea's mission to improve health and improve lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and execute entry-level department functions in accordance with Fortrea and/or sponsor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Creation of QTs and assignment, new Quotes requests for proposals, Billing Guide/BRP generation, Creation of SharePoint space and uploading of documents (Triage form, RFP documents, client specifications).
• Managing compliance to Quotes and Quote Track completion guidelines.
• Update SFDC for Quote and Opportunity tabs related to Budget Product Line.
• Follow-up on assignments of SMEs for all APAC RFPs.
• Formatting and preparation of simple draft proposals for proposal managers based on RFP info and draft proposal text/budget.
• Share any part of GCD work as appropriate.
• Shadow Proposal Managers on all aspects of the proposal process (text, quote, budget), including collating data, following up with other departments, and taking meeting minutes.
• Support timely delivery of assigned deliverables.
• Learn to review and analyze RFP documents to understand client requirements.
• May collate follow-up questions for additional information as requested.
• Work across the organization in a matrix environment to facilitate the process and complete deliverables.
• May shadow applicable strategic and operational calls related to the opportunity.
• Seek appropriate knowledge of technical and regulatory environments.
• Complete other appropriate duties as assigned by the manager.
• Perform timely and accurate data entry into corporate databases.
• Administratively support facilitating internal and external opportunity management negotiations (e.g., pricing, process, resources, timelines).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Demonstrated computer skills – requires excellent MS Office experience (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task, and prioritize.
• Demonstrated teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Working towards master / bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Pharmacy / Biomedical Engineering / Clinical Research.
• Experience delivering multiple projects in an academic or professional setting.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and internal/external colleagues.
• Embraces diverse ways of thinking through various forms of collaboration and partnership.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Positive attitude and sense of urgency.
• Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as needed to meet client proposal deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact.

Job Location: Bangalore (Hybrid)