RFP Consultant

Company details

• Dynamic European organisation representing stakeholders of the EU healthcare and pharmaceutical supply chain.
• Preventing falsified medicines from entering the legal supply chain.
• Working closely with 2000+ pharmaceutical companies and 30 National Medicines Verification Organisations.
• Min 20h/week, up to 40h/week as from 1^st February to 30^th September 2025
• Innovative systems.
• Involved in large-scale projects.
• Friendly, multicultural, motivated colleagues.

Function

As EMVO’s RFP Consultant, you will be involved in:

• RFP Document Creation:
  • Develop comprehensive RFP documents that clearly outline the organization's requirements, objectives, and expectations.
  • Ensure the RFP documents are well-structured, detailed, and aligned with EMVO's strategic goals.
• Requirement Gathering:
  • Collaborate with various departments within EMVO to gather detailed requirements and specifications for the RFP.
  • Understand the needs and priorities of different stakeholders to ensure all relevant aspects are covered in the RFP.
• Legal and Market Analysis:
  • Conduct a thorough analysis of current legal regulations relevant to the RFP process and content to ensure compliance.
  • Stay updated with market best practices and industry standards to incorporate competitive elements into the RFP.
  • Ensure all legal requirements are integrated into the RFP to avoid compliance issues.
• Negotiation Positioning:
  • Develop strategies within the RFP to enhance EMVO's negotiation position, maximizing value and minimizing risk.
  • Ensure that the RFP terms are favorable and provide leverage in negotiations with potential vendors or service providers.

Profile

EMVO is looking for someone with the skills and qualities to carry out EMVO’s projects.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst (BA) in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
• Experience as a Project Management Officer (PMO) with a strong track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Familiarity with GAMP5 (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice) guidelines and best practices.
• Proven track record in drafting and managing RFPs for complex IT systems, particularly within regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, such as FMD (Falsified Medicines Directive) and NIS2, relevant to pharmaceutical verification systems.
• Experience with IT infrastructure and software development projects, including knowledge of cloud solutions and cybersecurity

Language

• Fluent in English, with near-native proficiency in both written and spoken communication

Offer

• An exciting consultant position working with ground-breaking systems in major projects.
• Contract from 1^st February to 30^th September 2025, from minimum 20h/week to 40h/week
• 1 day per month in the office in the EMVO’s office (Brussels) for the Steering Committee Meeting (EMVO does not cover travels)
• Laptop provided by EMVO
• Remote work location