Innovation Consultant – Biotechnology, Biomedicine

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain.

📋 Description

• Identify and evaluate funding opportunities within Europe for biotechnology, biomedicine, and healthcare innovation.

• Lead the development and submission of competitive proposals for European R&D funding.

• Transform complex scientific ideas into engaging project narratives.

• Create Impact sections for proposals, including business cases, exploitation and dissemination strategies, market positioning, and stakeholder engagement plans.

• Build, coordinate, and manage international consortia that include companies, research institutions, healthcare organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Offer strategic innovation consulting services, such as funding roadmaps, ecosystem mapping, market analysis, and technology intelligence.

• Cultivate and sustain client relationships, pinpoint new business opportunities, and enhance the presence of European health innovation.

• Engage in the coordination and execution of EU-funded projects, aiding in delivery, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.

• Represent PNO Innovation at industry events, conferences, networking activities, and European innovation initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree, ideally at the Master's level, in Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related Life Sciences field.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in innovation consulting, R&D-intensive organizations, biotechnology, biomedical research, or similar innovation environments.

• Proven expertise in healthcare innovation, encompassing advanced diagnostics, digital health, personalized medicine, disease prevention, hospital innovation, or emerging medical technologies.

• Strong understanding of European R&D funding programs, particularly Horizon Europe Cluster 1 Health, IHI, EIC, or the EU Cancer Mission.

• Experience in contributing to or leading competitive R&D funding proposals.

• Capability to convert scientific and technical concepts into convincing project strategies.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities, work autonomously, and collaborate with international stakeholders.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• Skill in clearly and persuasively communicating complex scientific and technical information.

• A proactive, client-focused mindset.

• Interest in business development.

• Willingness to travel within Spain and Europe as necessary.

• A PhD is highly regarded.

• Familiarity with ERC funding is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Meaningful impact: Contribute to the acceleration of innovative technologies and solutions tackling Europe's healthcare challenges.

• Opportunities to aid in the growth of the expanding Life Sciences & Health business sector in Spain.

• International exposure through collaboration with colleagues, companies, and research organizations throughout Europe.

• Diverse projects spanning biotechnology, biomedicine, digital health, and emerging healthcare technologies.

• Professional growth in European funding, innovation strategy, proposal development, and client advisory.

• Full-time remote working arrangement.

• Collaborative environment within an international team.

• Annual bonus.

• Additional social benefits.