PNO Innovation
Senior Innovation Consultant - EU Projects
Salary not disclosedOnsite
- Consulting
- France
- Full time
- 5d ago
About the role
PNO Innovation is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their European Grants team in France. The role involves advising innovative organizations on funding strategies and leading the development of complex grant applications for major R&D and industrial projects. You will manage client relationships and transform complex technical projects into compelling funding proposals.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of complex European funding applications under programmes such as Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund, LIFE and CEF.
- Assess R&D and innovation projects, identify funding opportunities and advise clients on strategy.
- Structure compelling project narratives covering excellence, innovation, impact, implementation and European added value.
- Interview senior client stakeholders, scientists and engineers to extract information for successful proposals.
- Coordinate the complete proposal development process, including work plans, consortium inputs, budgets and quality reviews.
- Manage client relationships independently and act as a trusted advisor throughout the funding process.
- Review and improve proposals prepared by other consultants and contribute to internal quality standards.
- Support the development of junior consultants and contribute to business development in France.
Required skills
- Horizon Europe
- Innovation Fund
- CEF
- LIFE
- Innovation Consulting
- Grant Writing
- Project Management
- Client Management
- French
- English
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in a scientific, engineering, technical, economic or innovation related discipline
- Several years of relevant experience in European funding, innovation consulting, or R&D project development
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
About the Company
PNO Innovation is one of Europe’s largest specialist innovation and funding consultancies, working with an international network of more than 600 colleagues and European funding specialists.