Senior Business Development Specialist, Global Health

RTI International is seeking applicants for the role of Senior Business Development Specialist to serve as part of RTI’s Global Health Group (GHG). The Global Health Group is an expanding group at RTI which currently has a staff of 450 with work in over 20 countries, including two regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya and Bangkok, Thailand. GHG implements broad-based programs in HIV/AIDS, malaria prevention and vector control, neglected tropical disease control, reproductive health, maternal child health, health systems strengthening, health governance, health policy, and other related fields.

The Senior Business Development Specialist will provide support to the Global Health Group (GHG) in the design and implementation of strategies to grow RTI’s global health business. The major focus of the position will be to support the Group’s business positioning and proposal development efforts. This position is based in Washington D.C. and reports to the Vice President (VP) of Business Development, Marketing and Communications. Major responsibilities of this position include:

Business Development Responsibilities:
• Manage the new business development process for GHG including:
o Facilitation of new business development and “bid board” meetings
o Support to regional teams’ efforts to plan for new business opportunities; implement best practices for pre-proposal (capture); identify and secure potential partners; develop teaming and pre-teaming agreements; analyze competition; and identify consultants
o Serving as point of contact for all new business development tracking and coordination with business partners for proposal development;
• Oversee and/or serve as proposal leader and/or home office backstop for GH bids
• Contribute to task order management functions, including liaising with partner organizations; preparing scopes of work for consultants and subcontractors; etc.
• Build and manage pool of high-quality technical consultants available for pre-proposal and proposal writing including development of scopes of work; processing of agreements and expense reports.
• Interact and network with potential partners, competitors, and major international health groups to keep up on the latest developments in global health programmatic and funding trends.

Marketing Responsibilities:
• Support efforts to raise RTI’s profile and market programs in health with current and potential clients and other external stakeholders.
• Under the direction of the VP, Business Development, Marketing and Communications, support the internal and external marketing needs of the Global Health Collaborative.
• As directed, serve as representative for GHG at relevant and strategic conferences, meetings, and other events.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Masters Degree and 9+ years’ experience working in USAID program management and/or proposal development;
• Prior experience in business development (including technical proposal development, proposal leadership) targeting USAID and/or other donors;
• Prior experience successfully managing and leading the proposal development process; additional experience writing technical proposals preferred;
• Knowledge of USAID procurement process, cooperative agreements, and contracts;
• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and work collaboratively with others;
• Ability to interact effectively with senior staff, external clients and stakeholders;
• Fluency in English required; additional fluency in one or more of the following languages is preferred: Spanish, French, or Portuguese;
• Strong oral and written communications skills;
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Applications;
• Willingness to travel frequently.

For more information about RTI’s work in global health, visit www.rti.org/globalhealth. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

About RTI
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.

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