Business Development Support Manager; Bid​/Tender

Business Development Support Manager – International Organisations Health (IOH) Segment About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to transforming healthcare. With roots in the U.S. and operations in over 30 countries, we serve more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Ranked 13th on the Fortune 500 in 2025, Cigna is recognized as one of the most trusted and influential names in the industry.

Our mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve.

Join our globally recognized brand, where trust, communication, and a positive culture are at the core of everything we do. Our leadership is consistent, approachable, and supportive‑ensuring your well‑being and work‑life balance.

We're looking for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, are passionate about meaningful change, and want to grow in a company that puts people first.

Cigna International Health has an exciting opportunity for a strategic, detail‑oriented, and collaborative Business Development Support Manager to join our Bid Delivery Office, supporting the International Organisations Health (IOH) segment, (IGO, NGO & Government organisations).

In this role, you will be at the heart of our growth strategy—helping us win new commercial opportunities and secure client renewals by crafting compelling proposals that showcase our value to clients.

You’ll work closely with commercial teams and business stakeholders to design proposals that address client needs, and ensure our proposals stand out in a competitive market global health services. The ability to manage multiple projects and influence outcomes will make a direct impact on revenue and client relationships.

• You’ll develop winning proposals for major commercial opportunities.
• You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts across the business.
• You’ll have the opportunity to innovate and influence how we present our solutions to an audience of leading International Organisations.

• Lead the proposal process from intake to submission, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery.
• Develop bid delivery plans with clear milestones, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Analyse client requirements and in partnership with the commercial lead, define win themes and strategies that align with business objectives.
• Act as a conduit between sales, product, clinical and operations to define solutions for client needs, and creating compelling, client specific content in order to support overall achievement of commercial targets.
• Facilitate communication across stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Manage logistics for internal and external meetings, workshops, and pitch presentations.
• Oversee sign‑off processes and ensure compliance with internal governance standards.
• Support pipeline management and contribute to continuous improvement of bid processes.

• Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to translate complex requirements into clear, persuasive proposals.
• Fluent in English;
  French is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in proposal management, tender coordination, or commercial support roles is an advantage.

• Direct impact on winning strategic commercial opportunities and driving business growth.
• A collaborative, international environment where your ideas matter
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent opportunity to learn about the global health insurance industry, and understand all aspects of a leading global organisation to develop commercial and strategic skills for future career progression.
• A collaborative, international environment where your ideas matter
• Flexible working agreements with office HQ in Antwerp

• Competitive salary
• Multicultural and hybrid working environment
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee…