Job Overview:

Covance is now part of LabCorp. LabCorp, an S&P 500 company, is a leading global life sciences company that is deeply integrated in guiding patient care, providing comprehensive clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug development services. With a mission to improve health and improve lives, LabCorp delivers world-class diagnostic solutions, brings innovative medicines to patients faster and uses technology to improve the delivery of care. LabCorp reported net revenues of over $10 billion in 2017.

We are currently recruiting for a Budget Project Manager I to be remotely based in Bulgaria.  This is an exciting role to join a growing Global team. 

Must have industry experience.

Duties – 

• Owner of all aspects of post-win through project closeout process (quote, budget, financial analysis, and database analysis) for assigned opportunities (inclusive of managing opportunities under general supervision, establishing clear timelines, meeting client requirement, escalating obstacles)
• May (based on business unit expectation) be responsible for managing opportunities of low to medium complexity
• Review and analyze internal client documents to ensure adequate information for budget management is provided. Follow up with appropriate contact for additional information as required.
• Ensure all financial billing activity aligns operationally via financial analysis of all billable data.
• Shadow applicable internal operational calls related to the opportunity
• Works across the organization in matrix environment to lead the process and complete deliverables
• Continue maintenance of high quality and accurate budgets under the pressure of changing timelines
• May (based on business unit expectation) support facilitating internal and external opportunity management negotiations (i.e. pricing, process, resources, etc.) as needed
• Prepare budget financial analysis summaries to support contractual approval, via internal documents.
• Ensures timely delivery of assigned deliverables
• Performs timely and accurate data entry into corporate databases as appropriate
• May (based on business unit expectation) generate both regularly scheduled and impromptu reports as needed
• May (based on business unit expectation) shadow client-facing and senior management-facing activities surrounding assigned projects as needed, including supporting preparation, attendance, or leading applicable preparation and meetings
• Maintains appropriate knowledge of the technical environments
• Look for and support ways to improve the efficiency and quality of processes and the resulting deliverables
• May (based on business unit expectation) contribute to both internal and external client relationship improvement activities and implementation
• Performs quality control activities per the appropriate process/requirements as indicated
• Complete other appropriate duties, as assigned by the manager, which require similar skills in accordance with business needs and common sense.

Education/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required in related field or equivalent work experience / Industry experience preferred

Experience:

Minimum 4 years

• Applicable minimum years of experience in budget and text development, or an equivalent combination of education and CRO/Pharma/Other related experience to successfully perform the essential job duties
• Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact
• 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
• Proven ability to work independently
• Knowledge of other software applications (i.e. SFDC) preferred
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with clients and Covance senior management
• Positive attitude and sense of urgency
• Possesses a general knowledge of and ability to work across Covance BU lines preferred
• Ability to work irregular hours as needed to meet the client’s proposal deadline.