Strategic Development Manager

Company Description

EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a leading full-service, global healthcare agency serving the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients.

We combine the power of world-class creative and digital teams with deep market access, payer, and healthcare communications expertise to provide innovative solutions to life science companies that want to connect with consumers, healthcare professionals, and payers.

We get fired up when people talk about getting—and staying—healthy. That’s where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one’s health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need.

And as a part of EVERSANA, a pioneer in next-generation commercial services, we connect dots that other agencies can’t, helping drive commercialization success.

Our eight affiliates within the EVERSANA INTOUCH Network include EVERSANA INTOUCH Solutions, EVERSANA INTOUCH Proto, EVERSANA INTOUCH Seven, EVERSANA INTOUCH Oxygen, EVERSANA INTOUCH Engage, EVERSANA INTOUCH B2D, EVERSANA INTOUCH Media, and EVERSANA INTOUCH International.

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA INTOUCH, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve.

Job Description

The Strategic Development Manager partners closely with the BD Director and core BD team, supporting best-in-class RFI/RFP content and managing executional assignments across a number of workflows. This individual will play a critical role in supporting growth by partnering closely on written responses and pitches to deliver the highest quality in an efficient manner. The Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including RFP leads, PM, and core subject matter experts to craft winning presentations that convert leads into customers. An ability to think critically, communicate clearly, deliver with attention to detail, work to problem solve and act flexibly in a fast-moving environment is a must. This role hones skills around creating compelling content and problem solving.

The Strategic Development Manager is continuously keeping an eye open to recommend ways to strengthen quality and efficiency, providing ideas for improvements and how to elevate our work. 

The Strategic Development Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day RFI/RFP content assignments and tasks. Assignments vary; however, core tasks include content gathering and shaping for written submissions and pitches, managing bid proofing and quality updates, handling bid deliverable execution, and supporting pitch theater pull-through. Beyond RFIs and RFPs, the role includes business development asset management, supporting BD asset library quality and updates.

Partnership and honing skills around accountability, ownership, motivating others, designing and developing plans, and leading teams on certain projects. Exposure to mentoring others on the team begins. The Stategic Development Manager will provide recommendations for improvements, problem solving, and ideas around how to elevate our work. 

Qualifications

2 to 5 years of related Business Development experience; exposure to AOR and DAOR advertising agency experience preferred. Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment with exposure to leadership is a must.

• Proven content development capabilities
• Critical thinking and proactive problem solving
• Ability to deliver with accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with Agency BD RFIs/RFPs and process
• Partnership; ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Strong inter-personal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks

Additional Information

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind. 

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results. 

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now. 

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results. 

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue. 

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect. 

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $56,000 to $76,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range at any time.

Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.

From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].

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