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catalyze is a leading consultancy company that drives the success of meaningful innovations in the field of life sciences & health, green & sustainable innovations and industrial & digital tech. with over 20 years of experience in strategic funding consultancy, we support our clients throughout their innovation journey to help bring their groundbreaking innovations to life. our clients include world-leading experts and great entrepreneurial minds that work on cutting-edge innovations. this allows us to be at the forefront of technological innovations and create a highly inspiring environment that fosters continuous growth.within our small, multidisciplinary hr team we have a vacancy for a preferably dutch native speaking hr officer (28-32 hours) what will your day look like? you start your day around 9:00 with a warm cup of coffee or tea, greet your colleagues, and catch up for a moment. you open your laptop and check in with your hr teammates to align on the day’s priorities. you see a few employment contracts have been signed—great! you immediately save them in the digital personnel files and update the changes in our hr system. that’s already a part of your monthly payroll prep done and out of the way.you check your to-do list and prioritize the day. some new international colleagues are starting soon, so you verify the expiry dates of their residence permits and prepare renewal requests. at the same time, you help one of the new hires complete their 30% ruling application, and you process everything neatly into our systems. you also take care of their registration in our erp and our benefits system, ensuring everything is ready before day one.you touch base with the recruiter and facility officer to prepare for the upcoming onboarding day. since you’ll be hosting it, you're responsible for making sure new hires feel welcome and well-informed—guiding them through our organization, explaining policies and culture, and providing them with essential materials like the employee handbook. meanwhile, the hr system flags a few contracts that are nearing their end. you reach out to the managers to discuss extensions or exits, draft the necessary documents (contracts, addenda, or termination letters), and process any related changes—like promotions, salary adjustments, or special arrangements—in all the relevant systems.after a tasty lunch (think fresh salads, warm soup, and good sandwiches), you join a few quick teams calls with managers to answer questions about payslips, leave requests, or absenteeism. someone needs a working-abroad confirmation letter—you take care of that, along with checking on an a1 statement and a pending sabbatical request. you also consult with the financial controller to finalize payroll, making sure all salary components, benefits, mobility allowances, and other elements are accurately reflected.in the afternoon, you focus on parental and maternity leave cases. you collect necessary documentation, communicate with the employee and manager, submit requests to the uwv, and update the balances. you also note that it's time to share the formal bi-annual leave balance update with employees.next, you switch gears to support learning & development. you review and update the l&d and kick-start planning, confirm bookings, align with trainers, and prepare participation lists. you send out feedback surveys from recent sessions and gather input to improve future trainings. you also update relevant policies and documents as part of ongoing hr communication efforts.toward the end of the day, you conduct an exit interview, gather feedback, and update the exit survey data. you ensure the employee is properly offboarded—finalizing documentation, removing them from systems, and, if applicable, deregistering their visa with the ind. before wrapping up, you finish your part of an ongoing hr project—maybe something like improving workflows, organizing digital personnel files, or helping prepare for a mail merge. you draft the internal hr newsletter, review your to-do list for tomorrow, and schedule any remaining tasks. then, maybe you squeeze in a quick game of table tennis with a colleague before logging off around 17:00–17:30.tomorrow you’ll work from home, but on monday, the whole hr team will be back in the office for the weekly catch-up. ideally, you… hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent level) and at least 1 year of experience in a hr office role. have a solid foundation in dutch labor law. are systems savvy communicate fluently in both dutch and english, written and spoken. are service-minded, detail-focused, and proactive. work well in a dynamic environment and enjoy being the go-to person for all employee related questions what's in it for you: a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and performance based bonus structure. a solid onboarding program and training on the job to get you up and running in hr in no time permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment. 27 holidays per year, 8% holiday allowance, a pension plan and a lease bike plan laptop learning & development opportunities flexible working arrangements, including location-independent workoptions lease bike plan healthy lunches at the office great colleagues, a pleasant, fun and supportive work environment and lots of social activities. a friendly, professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development.

Managing Consultant - Green & Sustainable Innovations and Industrial & Digital Tech

Catalyze

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

32 tot 40 uur

are you passionate about driving innovations? do you thrive on turning cutting-edge scientific ideas into commercially viable solutions? we are looking for a motivated managing consultant to lead our team. in this dynamic role, you will work closely with visionary clients to transform their ground breaking ideas into reality by leading a team of highly talented consultants. about catalyze catalyze is a leading consultancy specializing in life sciences, green & sustainable innovations, and industrial & digital technologies. with over 20 years of experience, we empower entrepreneurs, academics, and organizations to secure funding, develop strategies, and achieve impactful innovations. join us in creating a positive global impact by bridging the gap between groundbreaking ideas and the resources to make them thrive.our green & sustainable innovations department is a dedicated team of specialists with expertise in areas such as the energy transition, sustainable food systems, circular economy, bio-based industry, and biodiversity. our new sector focus is industrial & digital which is working at the heart of technological progress, from quantum technology to photonics and electronics.we serve as trusted advisors throughout the life cycle of an innovation starting from early research to market strategy, and from securing financing to preparing for investors. understanding the complexities our clients face, we are committed to guiding them through every phase of their innovation journey, ensuring long-term success and impact. "be at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. empower transformative ideas. change the world with catalyze."cases - how we have helped our clients - catalyze (catalyze-group.com)for our sustainable & deep tech innovation department we are looking for a: managing consultant as managing consultant, you lead, guide, and strengthen a team of approximately 6 dedicated innovation consultants to together create impact for our clients and the planet. you will act as a role model in innovation consultancy at catalyze and play a critical role in enhancing organizational performance and in expanding market position of catalyze in high potential areas of sustainable solutions and industrial & digital tech.you will report to the business unit director green and sustainable innovations / industrial and digital technologies. this role is a combination of account management, sales & leading a team primary focus: build and manage teams executing dutch grants and highly competitive eu grants such as eic, eurostars, horizon europe etc. according to predefined targets. bring new business from existing clients & executing projects in the space of green & sustainable innovations including energy transition, sustainable food systems and biobased industry and industrial & digital tech including quantum technology, photonics, electronics, as a managing consultant, you have what it takes to bring innovations to life. you can quickly identify the key challenges in our client’s innovation development path and define the right projects that will help our clients to overcome these challenges and create impact. you have profound expertise in innovation consultancy, and establish and maintain an active network of clients and generate new business opportunities. as managing consultant, you act as the ‘team optimizer’ and ‘performance enhancer’ within the department and are responsible for the overall performance of the consultancy team, and aligning operations with the company’s mission while maintaining high-quality client service. responsibilities team leadership: provide clear guidance and purpose to strengthen team cohesion and morale. address internal or client-related escalations to maintain a productive and harmonious work environment. account management & sales: establish and maintain an active network of clients. actively contributes to identifying client needs and business opportunities. being up to date on the innovation initiatives in dutch national funding space & eu. collaborating with business unit director to enhance market presence in the netherlands & eu especially in the space of industrial & digital tech. performance management: serve as the end-responsible for the overall performance and results of the team. monitor team performance and financial outcomes accurately, intervening proactively to ensure set targets are being met. implement strategies that optimize both individual and team productivity and contribute to achieving organizational goals. planning and resource allocation: make strategic use of available resources and skills, assigning projects to consultants effectively to maximize team output. personal development and engagement: stimulate the personal and professional development of team members, being attentive to their needs, interests, and career ambitions. foster an environment that supports continuous learning and engagement to build a motivated, high-performing team. quality assurance and operational oversight: ensure that all projects and services delivered by the team meet or exceed catalyze’s quality standards. maintain up-to-date personnel, business, and financial administration, overseeing processes like hr, contracts, invoicing, and planning. actively contribute to internal strategic initiatives, process enhancements, and quality management efforts. strategic contribution: align with and uphold catalyze’s vision and mission in all activities. pro-actively contribute to improving organizational performance. client support: execute client assignments and provide hands-on project support, contributing to the team’s success through both leadership and direct project involvement, acting as a role model in innovation consultancy qualifications proven leadership skills and experience in a consultancy environment. prior team lead experience is required. a relevant master’s degree, preferably with a science and/or business focus. substantial experience (6+ years) in business development and sales, grant writing, writing strategic plans or business plans and/or in managing large projects in a client-facing role at least 5 years of work experience in a commercial environment, in an business development/advisory/consulting role demonstrable insights into the development of green & sustainable innovations / industrial and digital technologies, from ideation to commercialization. exposure to eu & national funding programs and the funding landscape. a background or experience in areas related to green and sustainable innovations, industrial and digital technologies, or life sciences and health is a plus. excellent english communication skills (written and spoken) and command over dutch language is an advantage. based in the netherlands. competences & skills leadership mentality and people management skills, bringing the team together around common goals. excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to read people, adjust communication style and steer stakeholders. excellent commercial skills to be able to spot potential business opportunities and convert them into sales. excellent conceptual skills that allow you to see the bigger picture and the complex ways that issues are interrelated. excellent time and client management skills and the ability to transfer these skills. great problem-solving and decision making skills is result-driven and has excellent commercial awareness is highly pro-active and has an entrepreneurial mindset offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. clearly defined bonus structure which is combination of your team target & individual sales target. flexible working arrangements 27 vacation days, 8% holiday allowance, a pension plan and lease bike plan. commuting allowance. a clear career path and active support for training and career development. a supportive, fun, and innovative work environment with excellent colleagues. healthy office lunches, regular vibrant social events, and a supportive, inspiring work culture. the chance to work with passionate colleagues in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment

Associate Business Developer Green & Sustainable Innovations

Catalyze

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

Fulltime

we are looking for recent graduates, ready to get off to a flying start in the world of business development & sales to help build technological innovations of tomorrow!as an associate business developer green & sustainable innovations at catalyze, you will find yourself at the heart of innovations in technological progress, from energy transition to sustainable food systems and biobased industry. in this role, you will build a strong network of contacts and take the first step towards a career full of impact. you are responsible for generating leads as part of our sales team and maintaining relationships that lead to impactful collaborations in the longer term.who are we?catalyze is an innovative consultancy organization. our mission is to accelerate innovations that have a positive impact on the world. we are the driving force behind innovations in the field of health, green & sustainable innovations and industrial and digital technologies. our comprehensive services, including financing advice, strategic advice, building and writing grant propositions, project management and more, provide valuable expertise that impacts all stages of development. with more than 20 years of experience, we are the partner for innovative companies. our customers' commitment to revolutionary innovations enables us to be at the forefront of technological developments and create an inspiring environment for our own employees that stimulates growth and creativity. at catalyze, we make an impact together!"join us in accelerating positive global impact”cases - how we have helped our clients - catalyze (catalyze-group.com) associate business developer - green & sustainable innovations associate business developer will have a crucial role in supporting the sales performance of the team by identifying new leads, both new and from existing clients.this role is ideal for recent graduates looking to kick-start their careers in sales within the green & sustainable innovation space. you'll be identifying innovations that have the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones, addressing big societal and environmental challenges and help them resolve their funding challenges. one day you’ll talk to the ceo of a startup company with a promising innovation such as a medical devices company, the next day to a professor within one of the leading universities in europe discussing innovations in health. you will be part of our business development team which comprises of highly talented, studious people with different backgrounds with commercial mindset. with our keen understanding of the funding landscape we put our clients in the best possible position to attract funding, empowering them to change the world for the better.what will you do? intensive network building with innovative companies and academics within the field of green & sustainable innovations. develop a pipeline of high-quality leads that will eventually grow into sales opportunities. establishing yourself as a trusted advisor in the landscape of innovation and subsidy financing. in the first few months, the focus is mainly on actively approaching new customers and building a strong network and not on direct sales results. you support our sales teams and learn on the job. this gives you the opportunity to develop yourself and make an impact in the long term.this is what you bring with you: you have recently completed msc (life sciences or engineering fields with business focus is a plus) you have great interest in sustainable and technological transitions. you are a real networker and always trying to tap into new contacts. you think ahead, show entrepreneurship, and can deal well with rejection. excellent communication skills to engage effectively with both technical experts and business leaders. excellent english skills are required, while dutch language proficiency is a nice bonus. you are already based in the netherlands this is what we offer: an attractive salary with bonus structure and excellent fringe benefits. prospect of a permanent contract after a year. laptop and mobile phone 8% holiday pay, 27 vacation days for a good work-life balance a good pension scheme, working from home allowance and a healthy lunch at the office. flexible working through a hybrid combination of home and office in amsterdam. professional growth opportunities, coaching and support from experienced colleagues. an inspiring international working environment full of innovative thinkers and groundbreaking technologies. a friendly team where people work hard but where there is also room for fun. are you the associate business developer we are looking for? apply now and contribute to the sustainable innovations that are changing the world!

EU Grants and Project Manager

Catalyze

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

32 tot 40 uur

who we are catalyze is a leading consultancy firm specializing in life sciences & health, green & sustainable innovations, and deep tech. with over 10 years of experience, the company supports clients in securing funding and developing innovative projects, from pre-clinical research to market entry. catalyze serves top experts and entrepreneurs, helping them accelerate progress, stay focused, and create impact. as a market leader in funding acquisition and strategic consulting, the company works with startups, smes, research institutions, and innovation campuses. driven by a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset, catalyze fosters a positive, service-oriented culture that values creativity, initiative, and teamwork.to expand our project management team we are looking for a: eu grants and project manager what are you going to do? the eu grant project manager role is a role within the project management and science communication department, which is a fast-growing department with a large and diverse portfolio of eu projects. we manage and monitor a variety of eu funded projects and provide expertise to our clients to ensure projects achieve maximum success. at catalyze, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects, consisting of eurostars, eic and horizon funded projects. you will also support (senior) project managers on more complex awarded european grant projects of catalyze customers. together you form the central point of contact for these (international) partnerships and the funding agency (eg european commission). more specific tasks include drawing up the grant agreements and consortium agreements, and all work related to this. post approval, you are responsible for supporting the project management of the overall project, monitoring progress, and changes in the project, as well as coordinating the financial, administrative and legal issues surrounding the project. in close consultation with the (senior) project manager you will take care of the work of project partners in order to ensure the timely achievement of the milestones. funded projects for which catalyze carries out project management activities are all in the biomedical, life science or green and sustainable innovation fields. knowledge of this (or a similar) field is therefore an absolute advantage as eu project manager. all european grant projects, in which catalyze plays a role, are state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary (universities, smes and research organizations) and contribute to innovation in healthcare, sustainability and life science at an international level. your responsibilities are: ensuring correct execution of eu (and other grant) funded projects in accordance with the legislation and regulations of the funder. monitoring and managing the progress of the project and if needed, reporting any project changes to the grant provider. managing and supervising the correct spending of the budget and if needed, adjusting the project budget in close collaboration with project partners. reporting and submitting project results to the european commission. organizing and chairing (international) project meetings. scheduling and consult periodically with (international) project partners to evaluate project progress. forming the central point of contact for the project and advising project partners. collect relevant project information from participating partners. the project manager maintains close contact with the consortium partners and secretary (pi) of the project. ideally you have/you are: academic working and thinking level in a biomedical direction. at least 2 years of relevant eu project management and/or grant writing experience (preferable eu horizon 2020/horizon europe project management) in a similar field: this is essential experience. current knowledge of laws and regulations regarding european grant funding is a desirable. proficient in both dutch and english. strong communication & organizational skills. a good team player & networker. what can you expect from catalyze: a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and performance-based bonuses. possibility to travel internationally for the projects. a professional development path tailored to your career growth. flexible working arrangements, including location-independent work options. 27 vacation days, 8% holiday allowance, a pension plan and lease bike plan. healthy office lunches, regular vibrant social events, and a supportive, inspiring work culture. the chance to work with passionate colleagues in a collaborative, entrepreneurial team and environment.

Freelance Grant Writer

Catalyze

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

0 uur

are you an experienced grant writer? are you an expert in raising non-dilutive funding? do you have experience in writing national grant programs?are you missing out on opportunities because you cannot relocate? join us as a freelance grant writer our remarkable success in raising non-dilutive funding for our clients has resulted in a strong market demand. as a result, we are looking for experienced freelancers who can provide critical additional support to our clients. we work with a small pool of fixed freelancers during peak periods to enable us to serve our clients.we are looking for the best freelance consultants who have 5 or more years of experience in writing competitive european grant proposals. you can be our freelancer if you have prior grant writing experience in programs like eic accelerators, eic pathfinders, innovation funds, swiss grants, life, innovation fund, ihi and heu multi-collaborative projects in the field of life sciences & health and green & sustainable innovations, industrial & digital technologies and artificial intelligence. we are also looking for experienced freelancers grant writers for some national grants such as spanish grants/loans including neotec, retos colaboracion, enisa loans, torres quevedo, r&d nuclis accio. danish grants/loans given out by innovation fund denmark such as innobooster, missionbooster, grand solutions. norwegian grants/loans given out by innovation norway, skattefun and norwegian research council grants such as innovation projects for the industrial sector and innovation. finnish grants/loans such as deep tech accelerator, the research, development, and piloting (r&d&p) funding given out by business finland. german grants including zim, sprin-d, kmu-innovativ, dfg personal & research grants, exist, irasme. uk grants given out by welcome trust, ukri and innovate uk. dutch grants such as nwo zwaartekracht, nwo kic. local language proficiency is good to have for above grants. at catalyze, we work with the best innovations and top clients in europe. we stand for the highest quality services for our clients. as such, we look for the best in the industry who are committed to go that extra mile striving for the same goal. this is an opportunity to work on the best innovations and make sure our clients become successful. this is also an opportunity if you cannot relocate to tap into great opportunities to optimize your skills and would like to work on remote basis. if you are within 3 to 4 hours of time difference from cet and have a proven track record, then reach out to us.

Innovation Consultant - Green & Sustainable Innovations (Native Dutch)

Catalyze

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

32 tot 40 uur

we are looking for a motivated innovation consultant with dutch language skill to join our green & sustainable innovations department. in this dynamic role, you will work closely with visionary clients to craft successful grant proposals and transform their ground breaking ideas into reality.about us: catalyze is a leading consultancy firm dedicated to advancing impactful innovations in life sciences, green & sustainable innovations, and industrial & digital technologies. with over 20 years of experience, we partner with visionary entrepreneurs, academic institutions, and global organizations to bring groundbreaking solutions to life. our mission is simple: empower change-makers with strategic support and funding they need to drive innovation and create a positive global impact.our green & sustainable innovations department is a dedicated team of specialists with expertise in areas such as the energy transition, sustainable food systems, circular economy, bio-based industry, and biodiversity. we serve as trusted advisors throughout the life cycle of an innovation starting from early research to market strategy, and from securing financing to preparing for investors. understanding the complexities our clients face, we are committed to guiding them through every phase of their innovation journey, ensuring long-term success and impact."join us at the forefront of innovation and sustainability, where meaningful change meets expert guidance." innovation consultant – green & sustainable innovations (native dutch) your role: this role is perfect for someone who enjoys writing, thrives under deadline pressure, and can juggle multiple projects simultaneously. on a given day you can find yourself visualizing an innovation's roadmap for a project in the first half, working on commercialization strategies or diving into financials of another project in the second half. balancing client meetings, internal collaborations, and delivering exceptional results in this role requires a high level of organization and adaptability.as an innovation consultant, you will: lead the way: take ownership of client projects, driving the development of innovation strategies, financing plans, and commercialization pathways. master grant proposals: write compelling proposals supporting our clients in securing various funding programs including dutch grants (e.g., wbso) ; eu grants (e.g., eic accelerator) etc, for their transformative innovations. be a strategic partner: collaborate with clients to shape their vision, challenge assumptions, and refine their ideas for maximum impact. foster relationships: build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients, ensuring alignment and satisfaction throughout the process. bridge science & business: translate complex scientific innovations into actionable business cases, bringing commercial sense to highly technical ideas. guide and inspire: act as a consultant and mentor, steering clients toward success while managing expectations effectively. to excel in this role, you will need: languages: fluency in dutch & english both written and spoken. educational background: a master’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or a related field, with a preference for candidates with business exposure. experience: at least 3 years in a commercial, client-facing advisory role, ideally with exposure to sustainability and innovation. grant writing / business proposal crafting expertise: prior proven experience in crafting successful grant applications or writing successful business proposals. sector knowledge: understanding of green and deep-tech sectors, including energy transition, biobased industries, and sustainable foodtech is an advantage. commercial acumen: demonstrated understanding of business principles and a knack for aligning scientific innovations with market opportunities. leadership: a self-starter mindset with a proactive, "driver’s seat" approach to managing projects and achieving results. consultancy attitude: the ability to guide clients confidently, taking responsibility for outcomes and offering strategic insights. client-facing skills: excellent interpersonal abilities to build and sustain strong client relationships key skills and competencies exceptional writing and storytelling abilities. analytical and conceptual thinking. strong organizational and project management skills. curiosity about innovation and sustainability. ability to perform market and desk research effectively. why join us? at catalyze, we value independence, initiative, and growth. we offer: a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and performance-based bonuses. a professional development path tailored to your career growth towards a senior or managing consultant roles. flexible working arrangements, including location-independent work options. 27 vacation days, 8% holiday allowance, a pension plan and lease bike plan. a supportive, fun, and innovative work environment with excellent colleagues. healthy office lunches, regular vibrant social events, and a supportive, inspiring work culture. the chance to work with passionate colleagues in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment join us in driving sustainable innovations and making a global impact!

Senior Innovation Consultant - Spain

Catalyze Group

Barcelona

Fulltime

join us in driving innovations and be part of our growth in spain to help groundbreaking startups and researchers secure funding and to bring their ideas to life. engage with ceos, university leaders, and pioneering entrepreneurs working in cutting-edge fields.as a senior innovation consultant in spain, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of cutting-edge innovations. your expertise in crafting winning proposals and securing funding will help our clients bring their visionary projects to life.at catalyze we strive to accelerate innovations that have a positive impact on the world. the development of disruptive innovations is a complex process, taking many years and requiring substantial funds. while many great relevant innovative ideas and technologies are emerging at an accelerating rate, it often proves difficult for academics and early-stage companies to make the translation from lab to the market. “how to position the innovation in the market best?”, “how to obtain funding for the next development step?”, “with whom can i collaborate to lift my innovation to the next level?” are all essential questions on the road to success. who we are catalyze is a leading consultancy company that drives the success of meaningful innovations in the field of life sciences & health, green & sustainable innovations and industrial & digital tech. with over 20 years of experience in strategy and funding consultancy, we support our clients throughout their innovation journey to help bringing their groundbreaking innovations to life. our clients include world-leading experts and great entrepreneurial minds that work on cutting-edge innovations. this allows us to be at the forefront of technological innovations and create a highly inspiring environment that fosters continuous growth. "join us in accelerating positive global impact” cases - transforming businesses: real funding success stories spain team the spain team is a growing, dynamic unit established in 2024, based in barcelona (sarria-sant gervasi). you will be joining a highly qualified team, including our country manager and an innovation consultant, collaborating closely with colleagues in the netherlands to drive impact globally. this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and expanding division, where your contributions will directly shape business development efforts in spain’s life sciences & health sector. our spain based consultants are integrated into our teams based in the netherlands and work on the projects together with our consultants based in netherlands. for our spain team we are looking for a: senior innovation consultant (calling applicants with both spanish & english language skills & experienced innovation consultants)as senior innovation consultant, you have what it takes to bring innovations to live. you can quickly identify the key challenges in our client’s innovation development path and define the right projects that will help our clients to overcome these challenges and create impact. our senior innovation consultant is the ‘quality booster’ and ‘domain expert’ within the department. as senior, you independently and successfully lead multi-stakeholder projects, act as a role model in designing and delivering high-quality service to our clients and support more junior consultants in their job. with your experience and knowledge, you play an essential role in quality assurance and optimization of our projects and improving our services within the department. you have profound domain expertise, and establis and maintain an active network of clients and generate new business opportunities. responsibilities independently design strategies to advance innovations and projects for our clients in the fields of life sciences & health, green & sustainable innovations and industrial & ditial tech. independently develop project proposals for our clients. independently coordinate and manage multi-stakeholder project applications, design financing strategies, writing project proposals, business cases and business plans for clients. accompany country manager / business developers to client meetings to close the deals. providing strategic advice to our clients on innovation, financing, commercialization and/or development strategies and positioning of their innovations and technologies towards funding agencies. actively thinking with clients about business, commercialization and/or development strategies and positioning of their innovations and technologies. establish and maintain long-term partnerships with our clients, and actively manage key client accounts. bring together companies, universities, and research institutes to establish long-term partnerships. actively follow new developments and innovations in the industry and contribute to strengthen our expertise. identify and act on new opportunities for clients to pro-actively support them to advance their innovations and create new business opportunities. identify and act on new funding opportunities for our established clients. establish and maintain an active network of key accounts and pro-actively act upon business opportunities by engaging from established expertise. act as an expert and keep track of new insights and trends in a certain domainquality assurance and improvements within the department guiding and coaching of fellow team members. qualifications passion for innovations in the fields of life sciences & health, green & sustainable innovations or industrial & digital tech. experience is preferred. a relevant master’s degree, preferably with a science and/or business focus. substantial experience (5+ years) in grant writing such as eic accelerators, writing strategic plans or business plans, science communication, or in managing and coordinating large projects. at least 5 years of work experience in a commercial environment, preferably in a supporting role to business development teams in a consulting/advisory firm. demonstrable insights into the development of scientific innovations, from ideation to commercialization. strong understanding of the local spanish grants/loans such as neotec, retos colaboracion, enisa loans, torres quevedo, r&d nuclis accio. proven track record in writing and securing natonal spanish grants, including knowledge of the application process, timelines and guidelines. while our office is based in barcelona, we welcome candidates from other locations as long as they are willing to travel to barcelona once a month. competences & skills excellent strategic thinking, conceptual and critical thinking capabilities highly organized, independent, and result-driven strong commercial awareness, account management and business development skills strong personal and situational leadership skills quality-and improvement driven excellent social, communication and stakeholder management skills pro-active and client-oriented attitude excellent english and spanish communication skills (written and spoken) offer permanent contract for this contract we work on an employer of record basis. a competitive gross salary based on experience. bonus potential. flexible working conditions. 23 vacation days per year commuting allowance monthly working from home allowance laptop a professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development.

Managing Consultant - Spain

Catalyze Group

Barcelona

Fulltime

join us in driving innovations and be part of our growth in spain to help groundbreaking startups and researchers secure funding and to bring their ideas to life. engage with ceos, university leaders, and pioneering entrepreneurs working in cutting-edge fields.as a managing consultant in spain, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of cutting-edge innovations. your expertise in crafting winning proposals, securing funding and leading teams will help our clients bring their visionary projects to life.at catalyze we strive to accelerate innovations that have a positive impact on the world. the development of disruptive innovations is a complex process, taking many years and requiring substantial funds. while many great relevant innovative ideas and technologies are emerging at an accelerating rate, it often proves difficult for academics and early-stage companies to make the translation from lab to the market. “how to position the innovation in the market best?”, “how to obtain funding for the next development step?”, “with whom can i collaborate to lift my innovation to the next level?” are all essential questions on the road to success. who we are catalyze is a leading consultancy company that drives the success of meaningful innovations in the field of life sciences & health, green & sustainable innovations and industrial & digital tech. with over 20 years of experience in strategy and funding consultancy, we support our clients throughout their innovation journey to help bringing their groundbreaking innovations to life. our clients include world-leading experts and great entrepreneurial minds that work on cutting-edge innovations. this allows us to be at the forefront of technological innovations and create a highly inspiring environment that fosters continuous growth. "join us in accelerating positive global impact” cases - transforming businesses: real funding success stories spain team the spain team is a growing, dynamic unit established in 2024, based in barcelona (sarria-sant gervasi). you will be joining a highly qualified team, including our country manager and an innovation consultant, collaborating closely with colleagues in the netherlands to drive impact globally. this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and expanding division, where your contributions will directly shape business development efforts in spain’s innovation ecosystem. while our spain based consultants are currently integrated into our netherlands-based consultancy teams, we have the ambition to establish a dedicate spain consultancy team by the end of 2025. for our spain team, we are now looking for a: managing consultant (calling applicants with both spanish & english language skills & experienced team lead)as a managing consultant, you lead, guide, and strengthen a team of ~6 innovation consultants to create impact for our clients and society. you will act as a role model in innovation consultancy at catalyze and play a critical role in enhancing organizational performance. you play a critical role in expanding market position of catalyze, closely collaborating with our country manager in spain. you have what it takes to bring innovations to live. you can quickly identify the key challenges in our client’s innovation development path and define the right projects that will help our clients to overcome these challenges and create impact. you have profound expertise in innovation consultancy, and establish and maintain an active network of clients and generate new business opportunities.as managing consultant, you act as the ‘team optimizer’ and ‘performance enhancer’ within the department and are responsible for the overall performance of the consultancy team, and aligning operations with the company’s mission while maintaining high-quality client service. responsibilities team leadership: provide clear guidance and purpose to strengthen team cohesion and morale. address internal or client-related escalations to maintain a productive and harmonious work environment. performance management: serve as the end-responsible for the overall performance and results of the team. monitor team performance and financial outcomes accurately, intervening proactively to ensure set targets are being met. implement strategies that optimize both individual and team productivity and contribute to achieving organizational goals. planning and resource allocation: make strategic use of available resources and skills, assigning projects to consultants effectively to maximize team output. personal development and engagement: stimulate the personal and professional development of team members, being attentive to their needs, interests, and career ambitions. foster an environment that supports continuous learning and engagement to build a motivated, high-performing team. quality assurance and operational oversight: ensure that all projects and services delivered by the team meet or exceed catalyze’s quality standards. maintain up-to-date personnel, business, and financial administration, overseeing processes like hr, contracts, invoicing, and planning. actively contribute to internal strategic initiatives, process enhancements, and quality management efforts. strategic contribution: align with and uphold catalyze’s vision and mission in all activities. pro-actively contribute to improving organizational performance. client support: execute client assignments and provide hands-on project support, contributing to the team’s success through both leadership and direct project involvement, acting as a role model in innovation consultancy account management & business development: establish and maintain an active network of clients. actively contribute to identifying client needs and business opportunities. being up to date on the innovation initiatives in spanish national funding opportunities and eu. collaborating with the spain country manager to enhance catalyze’s market presence in spain. your qualifications proven leadership skills and experience in a consultancy environment. passion for innovations in the fields of life sciences & health, green & sustainable innovations or industrial & digital tech. a relevant master’s degree, preferably with a science and/or business focus. substantial experience (6+ years) in grant writing such as eu funding programs, writing strategic plans or business plans, science communication, or in managing and coordinating large projects in a client-facing role. at least 5 years of work experience in a commercial environment, preferably in a supporting role to business development teams in a consulting/advisory firm. demonstrable insights into the development of scientific innovations, from ideation to commercialization. strong understanding of the national spanish grants/loans such as neotec, retos colaboracion, enisa loans, torres quevedo, r&d nuclis accio. proven track record in writing and securing natonal spanish grants, including knowledge of the application process, timelines and guidelines. while our office is based in barcelona, we welcome candidates from other locations as long as they are willing to travel to barcelona once a month. competences & skills excellent leadership and people management skills result-driven excellent strategic thinking, conceptual and critical thinking capabilities highly organized, pro-active and independent strong commercial awareness, account management and business development skills quality-and improvement driven excellent social, communication and stakeholder management skills excellent english and spanish communication skills (written and spoken) what we offer: permanent contract for this contract we work on an employer of record basis. a competitive gross salary based on experience. bonus potential. flexible working conditions. 23 vacation days per year commuting allowance monthly working from home allowance laptop & mobile phone a professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development.

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