Hiring: Senior Bid Defence Facilitator | Clinical Research / CRO Background

Role: Senior Facilitator Bid Defence & Executive Communication
Engagement Type: Freelance / Contract / Project-Based

Work Mode: Virtual
Target Audience: Senior Leaders, VPs, Business Development & Client Partnership Leaders
Domain: Clinical Research / CRO

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Facilitator / Trainer with a strong Clinical Research, CRO or CRA background to deliver an established Bid Defence capability-development program for senior business leaders.

The ideal candidate should combine clinical research/CRO domain credibility with strong expertise in executive communication, storytelling, presentation skills, influencing and bid defence/client-facing communication.

This is a freelancing/project-based engagement, and the facilitator should be comfortable delivering sessions virtually to senior professionals across APAC, including China/Korea time zones.

Key Responsibilities

- Facilitate senior-level sessions focused on:

- Strategic Message Positioning
- Pitch Precision
- Executive Communication
- Storytelling & Persuasive Narratives
- Client-facing communication and presentation

- Conduct interactive workshops, discussions and practical exercises for senior leadership.

- Help participants improve their ability to communicate, position and present effectively during Bid Defence and client-facing situations.

- Adapt facilitation style and examples for a senior audience comprising:

- VPs
- Senior Business Development professionals
- Client Partnership Directors
- Operations / Delivery Leaders

- Deliver an existing program and content while incorporating relevant CRO/clinical research examples, scenarios and discussions.

- Engage senior stakeholders effectively and create an interactive, high-impact learning experience.

- Coach and provide constructive feedback to senior professionals on their communication and presentation approach.





Mandatory Requirements

Candidates MUST have a Clinical Research / CRO / CRA background.

We are looking for professionals with:

- Strong experience in Clinical Research, CRO or CRA environments.

- Proven experience as a Senior Facilitator, Trainer, Coach, Consultant or Learning Professional.

- Experience working with or facilitating sessions for senior leaders / executives.

- Strong expertise in:

- Executive Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Storytelling
- Influencing & Persuasion
- Leadership Communication
- Workshop Facilitation

- Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills.
- Ability to facilitate engaging virtual sessions for senior audiences.
- Flexibility to work according to APAC / China / Korea time zones.

Preferred Experience

- Experience in Bid Defence / Bid Defence presentations.
- Experience with client pitches, proposals or business development.
- Experience coaching senior BD, Client Partnership or Operations leaders.
- Experience in leadership development or executive coaching.
- Strong understanding of the CRO / clinical research business setting.

Program Scope

The established program consists of four sessions:

1. Strategic Message Positioning
2. Pitch Precision – Part 1
3. Perspective, Narratives & Storytelling
4. Pitch Precision – Part 2

Engagement Details

Engagement: Freelance / Contract / Project-Based
Work Mode: Virtual
Audience: Senior Leaders, VPs, BD & Client Partnership Leaders
Domain: Clinical Research / CRO
Time Zone: Flexibility to support APAC / China / Korea timings

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for senior Clinical Research / CRO professionals who have moved into facilitation, training, executive coaching, business development, client engagement or leadership development and have strong experience working with senior stakeholders.

Please note: Clinical Research / CRO / CRA experience is mandatory for this role.

Interested candidates can share their profile at:

[email protected]

📌 Senior Bid Defence facilitator || Freelancing Role (Gurugram)
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