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at catalyze, we’re forming a team of ai and technology innovators to create the most advanced ai-powered grant-writing assistant in the industry. our mission is to empower organizations by simplifying the grant-writing process, allowing them to improve efficiency and focus on their impactful work. if you're passionate about ai, nlp, and developing meaningful solutions to create an impact, catalyze invites you to contribute to transforming how organizations secure funding. our innovation-driven team will leverage cutting-edge ai and nlp technologies to help organizations streamline their grant applications, improve proposal quality, and increase their success rates. we’re looking for curious, driven professionals who are ready to tackle meaningful challenges. catalyze is hiring! we're forming a team of innovators who would transform how organizations apply for grants. we're looking for generative ai engineers, data scientists, full stack developers to build the most advanced ai –powered grant writing assistant in the industry.join us to shape the future of grant writing! explore our open positions in ai, data science, and software development, and join us in building a solution that will empower organizations to make a difference. grow your career – expand your skills and responsibilities build something new – its a new team being build, be a part of that, be entrepreneurial, take ownership, be creative. full stack developer at catalyze, we are committed to redefining the grant-writing process through cutting-edge ai and intuitive digital solutions. as a full stack developer, you’ll play a key role in building the ai-powered grant-writing assistant that empowers organizations to apply for funding with greater ease and effectiveness. this role is ideal for someone who is versatile, solution-oriented, and passionate about creating seamless user experiences. you’ll be responsible for developing both the front-end and backend components of our grant-writing tool, ensuring a responsive, user-friendly interface and robust backend infrastructure. this is a unique opportunity to be part of a core team developing an innovative tool in a collaborative and dynamic environment. key responsibilities: frontend development: design and implement responsive, intuitive user interfaces using frameworks such as react or vue.js, ensuring a smooth, engaging user experience. backend development: develop backend services and apis using django or flask to handle data processing, ai model integration, and other key functionalities. api integration: collaborate with the ai and data science teams to integrate machine learning models into the application, ensuring efficient data flow and functionality between the frontend and backend. database management: set up, manage, and optimize databases (sql/nosql) for reliable and secure data storage and retrieval, supporting the ai model and other application features. performance optimization: continuously improve application performance, focusing on scalability, security, and user experience. testing and debugging: conduct thorough testing, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes to ensure a high-quality, reliable product. compliance & security: ensure that all application components comply with data privacy and security standards, such as gdpr, maintaining high standards of protection for user data. skills and qualifications: 2 to 3 years of relevant experience with at least bachelors in relevant study technical proficiency: proven experience with frontend frameworks (react, vue.js) and backend frameworks (django, flask), with a strong understanding of full stack development. programming skills: proficiency in javascript, python, and sql, along with a solid understanding of software engineering principles. database expertise: experience with both sql and nosql databases, including database design, management, and optimization for performance. api development: experience in designing and building restful apis, with a strong understanding of how to connect frontend and backend systems effectively. problem-solving skills: analytical and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and optimizing applications. collaborative mindset: ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team, including ai engineers, data scientists, and product managers. cloud & deployment: familiarity with cloud platforms (aws, gcp, azure) for deploying scalable applications is a plus. user-centric approach: commitment to creating intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that enhance the user experience. offer: a competitive gross salary based on experience with excellent secondary conditions. permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment. performance based bonus structure 8% holiday allowance. 27 vacation days per year pension plan monthly working from home allowance laptop lease bike plan healthy lunch at the office great colleagues and a pleasant and fun work environment and lots of social activities. a professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development. this position is not for freelancers

Data Scientist

at catalyze, we’re forming a team of ai and technology innovators to create the most advanced ai-powered grant-writing assistant in the industry. our mission is to empower organizations by simplifying the grant-writing process, allowing them to improve efficiency and focus on their impactful work. if you're passionate about ai, nlp, and developing meaningful solutions to create an impact, catalyze invites you to contribute to transforming how organizations secure funding. our innovation-driven team will leverage cutting-edge ai and nlp technologies to help organizations streamline their grant applications, improve proposal quality, and increase their success rates. we’re looking for curious, driven professionals who are ready to tackle meaningful challenges. catalyze is hiring! we're forming a team of innovators who would transform how organizations apply for grants. we're looking for generative ai engineers, data scientists, full stack developers to build the most advanced ai –powered grant writing assistant in the industry.join us to shape the future of grant writing! explore our open positions in ai, data science, and software development, and join us in building a solution that will empower organizations to make a difference. grow your career – expand your skills and responsibilities build something new – its a new team being build, be a part of that, be entrepreneurial, take ownership, be creative. data scientist at catalyze, we’re committed to transforming the grant-writing process with cutting-edge ai technology. as a data scientist, you will play a pivotal role in building the most advanced ai-powered grant-writing assistant in the industry. this role is perfect for someone who is curious, a natural problem solver, and passionate about data science and machine learning. you’ll leverage your expertise to work with large datasets, develop predictive models, and generate insights that will directly affect the quality of grant writing. this is a unique opportunity to lead a foundational project for catalyze in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. key responsibilities: data preparation & engineering: collect, preprocess, and analyze large datasets, including historical grant data, to ensure data quality and readiness for model training. model development: develop and implement machine learning models, including llms (e.g., gpt-3, gpt-4), that are optimized for text generation, summarization, and recommendation tasks in grant writing. data annotation & feature engineering: oversee the data annotation process and extract key features to enhance model performance and alignment with grant-writing requirements. collaboration & integration: collaborate with ai engineers and backend developers to integrate models into the application, ensuring a seamless user experience and functional backend operations. model optimization & validation: continuously optimize models for accuracy and efficiency; conduct poc testing, validate model outputs, and refine algorithms based on feedback and performance metrics. compliance & security: ensure all data operations adhere to data privacy, gdpr, and security regulations, maintaining high standards of data protection and ethical ai usage. skills and qualifications: 2 to 3 years of relevant experience with at least bachelors in relevant study. technical expertise: proven experience in developing and deploying machine learning models, with a focus on nlp and text-based applications. programming skills: strong proficiency in python and hands-on experience with data science libraries (e.g., pandas, numpy, scikit-learn) and machine learning frameworks (e.g., tensorflow, pytorch). data processing skills: expertise in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and large dataset management to ensure high-quality data for training and testing. cloud experience: experience in deploying models on cloud platforms (aws, gcp, azure) for scalability and accessibility. problem-solving mindset: strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for developing data-driven solutions that address real-world challenges. collaboration skills: ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, including ai engineers, software developers, and product managers, to bring complex solutions to life. compliance awareness: knowledge of data privacy and security best practices to ensure compliant, ethical use of ai and data science in product development. offer: a competitive salary and secondary benefits package and performance based bonus structure. permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment. 8% holiday allowance. 27 vacation days per year pension plan monthly working from home allowance laptop lease bike plan healthy lunch at the office great colleagues and a pleasant and fun work environment and lots of social activities. a professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development. this position is not for freelancers

Generative AI Engineer

Associate Business Developer Life Sciences & Health

at catalyze, we’re forming a team of ai and technology innovators to create the most advanced ai-powered grant-writing assistant in the industry. our mission is to empower organizations by simplifying the grant-writing process, allowing them to improve efficiency and focus on their impactful work. if you're passionate about ai, nlp, and developing meaningful solutions to create an impact, catalyze invites you to contribute to transforming how organizations secure funding. our innovation-driven team will leverage cutting-edge ai and nlp technologies to help organizations streamline their grant applications, improve proposal quality, and increase their success rates. we’re looking for curious, driven professionals who are ready to tackle meaningful challenges. catalyze is hiring! we're forming a team of innovators who would transform how organizations apply for grants. we're looking for generative ai engineers, data scientists, full stack developers to build the most advanced ai –powered grant writing assistant in the industry. join us to shape the future of grant writing! explore our open positions in ai, data science, and software development, and join us in building a solution that will empower organizations to make a difference. grow your career – expand your skills and responsibilities build something new – its a new team being build, be a part of that, be entrepreneurial, take ownership, be creative . generative ai engineer at catalyze, we’re committed to transforming the grant-writing process with cutting-edge ai technology. as a generative ai engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building the most advanced ai-powered grant-writing assistant in the industry. this role is perfect for someone who is curious, a natural problem solver, and passionate about nlp and machine learning. you'll leverage your expertise to design and deploy llm-based solutions that simplify and elevate how grant proposals are crafted, directly impacting organizations' mission in driving meaningful innovation projects. this role provides a unique opportunity to lead a unique and important project for catalyze in a dynamic environment. key responsibilities: lead the technical design and implementation of the project using llm's (e.g., gpt-3, gpt-4) for the grant writing assistant. work with large datasets for data preprocessing and engineering and manage the data annotation process. integrate models into backend systems using frameworks like django or flask. collaborate with frontend developers to create seamless user experiences. optimize the ai model for text quality and accuracy based on historical grant data. conduct poc testing, validate model output, and iterate for performance improvements. ensure all ai/ml operations comply with data privacy and other security regulations. skills & qualifications: 2 to 3 years of relevant experience with at least a bachelors in relevant study. proven expertise in designing and implementing llms for applications involving text generation and natural language understanding. strong proficiency in python with a solid foundation in software engineering. proficiency with frameworks like tensorflow, pytorch, and tools for fine-tuning ai models. deep understanding of nlp and ml technologies. strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building ai-driven solutions. experience in cloud deployment (aws, gcp, azure) for scalable ai applications. ability to work independently and collaboratively. offer: a competitive gross salary based on experience with excellent secondary conditions. permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment. performance based bonus structure 8% holiday allowance. 27 vacation days per year pension plan monthly working from home allowance laptop lease bike plan healthy lunch at the office great colleagues and a pleasant and fun work environment and lots of social activities. a professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development. this position is not for freelancers

32 tot 40 uur

as an associate business developer, you will build a robust network of contacts in exciting fields of technological innovation, ranging from drug development to med-tech. you will be primarily responsible for generating leads and assist in maintaining existing relationships for our business development teams. we believe that success in this role demands a high tolerance for rejection and the ability to cultivate relationships that may not yield immediate results but will grow into meaningful partnerships over time.who we arecatalyze is a leading consultancy company that drives the success of meaningful innovations in the field of life sciences & health, green & sustainable innovations and deep tech. with over 20 years of experience in strategic 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 - how we have helped our clients - catalyze (catalyze-group.com) associate business developer - life sciences & health (calling only applicants with both dutch & english language skills)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 lifesciences and health innovation space. you'll be working with the latest technologies that have the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones, addressing big societal and environmental 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.as business developers we work in teams of highly talented, studious people with different backgrounds. 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.key responsibilities: intensive network building with innovative companies and academic leaders in the field of in lifescience and health technology fields. developing a pipeline of strong leads that will convert into sales opportunities over time. establishing yourself as a trusted advisor in the lifesciences and health funding landscape tasks: first few months will be dedicated primarily to prospecting and relationship building. you will be expected to make a high volume of cold outreach to potential clients and industry experts. build an in-depth understanding of lifesciences and health sectors, including drug development, medtech, biotech and others immediate sales results are not the primary metric of success; instead, focus will be on building a quality network and pipeline and supporting our business development teams. qualifications & competences: master's degree in life sciences & health related fields. dutch native speaker with excellent communication skills in both dutch and english. networking abilities and the drive to continuously expand your professional circle. high level of resilience and ability to maintain motivation in the face of frequent rejection. strategic thinking to identify and nurture high-potential leads for long-term success. excellent communication skills to engage effectively with both technical experts and business leaders. self-motivation and ability to work independently towards long-term goals. candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset are particularly encouraged to apply. our offer a competitive salary and secondary benefits package and performance based bonus structure. permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment. 8% holiday allowance. 27 vacation days per year pension plan monthly working from home allowance laptop lease bike plan mobile phone healthy lunch at the office’ a clear professional growth path in sales. learning & development opportunities. guidance by experienced business developers. deep knowledge of innovation, funding, startups and a rich network of innovation leaders great colleagues and a pleasant and fun work environment and lots of social activities. a professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development.

Analyst - Life Sciences & Health

32 tot 40 uur

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 deep 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 - how we have helped our clients - catalyze (catalyze-group.com) for our life science & health department we are looking for an: analyst - life sciences & health (calling only applicants with both dutch & english language skills) are you passionate about being a part of a young and professional team that is committed to make a positive difference in human health? as an analyst, you work closely with our clients to transform their innovative ideas into projects and set-up valuable partnerships. you take a leading role in conceptualizing and co-developing their project plan, development pathway and commercialization strategy. you act as the trusted guide and critical partner of our clients to lead them towards success. responsibilities independently developing project proposals for our clients in the field of life sciences & health. coordinate and manage the project application process with client and (large) stakeholder groups. writing project proposals, business cases and business plans for clients. providing strategic advice on the positioning of projects towards funding agencies. actively thinking with clients about business, commercialization and/or development strategies and positioning of their innovations and technologies. performing market research and desk research within the diverse fields of our clients. bringing 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. establish and maintain long-term client relationships and identify and act on new funding opportunities for our established clients. qualifications excellent dutch (preferably a native speaker) and english language skills (both verbal and written) passion for life science & health innovations, experience is preferred. a relevant master’s degree, preferably with a life science & health and/or business focus such as biomedical sciences, medical sciences & innovation, science & business management, management, policy analysis & entrepreneurship in health & life sciences. at least 1 year of work experience in a commercial environment, preferably in an advisory/consulting role demonstrable insights into the development of life science & health innovations, from ideation to commercialization. living in the netherlands. preferred experience in grant writing, writing strategic plans or business plans, science communication, or in managing and coordinating large projects. at least a general understanding of funding programs. competences & skills passion for writing excellent analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills highly organized, independent, and result-driven with a strong commercial awareness excellent social, communication and people-management skills pro-active and client-oriented attitude excellent dutch & english communication skills (written and spoken) offer a competitive gross salary based on experience with excellent secondary conditions. permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment. learning & development and career growth possibilities performance based bonus structure 8% holiday allowance 27 vacation days per year commuting allowance pension plan monthly working from home allowance laptop possibility to work completely location-independent for a maximum of 2 months lease bike plan healthy lunch at the office great colleagues and a pleasant and fun work environment and lots of social activities. a professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development.

Freelance Grant Writer

0 uur

join us as a freelance grant writer are you an experienced grant writer? are you an expert in raising non-dilutive funding? are you missing out on opportunities because you cannot relocate? 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 and have experience with programs like eic accelerators, eic pathfinders, innovation funds, swiss grants and heu multi-collaborative projects in the field of life sciences & health and green & sustainable innovations, artificial intelligence and industrial & digital technologies.we are also looking for experienced freelancers grant writers for some national grants such as 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. local language proficiency is needed 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.please submit your cv and a summary of your relevant work experience along with your motivation.

Junior EU Grants & Project Manager

Associate Business Developer Green & Sustainable Innovations

32 tot 40 uur

bij catalyze – the innovation consultants streven we ernaar om innovaties te versnellen die een positieve impact hebben op de wereld. catalyze is een innovatieve consultancy organisatie. onze missie is het versnellen van innovaties die een positieve impact hebben op de wereld. wij zijn de motor achter innovaties op het gebied van gezondheid, duurzaamheid en technologische (deeptech) innovaties. onze uitgebreide dienstverlening, waaronder financieringsadvies strategisch advies, projectmanagement en meer, biedt waardevolle expertise die van invloed is op alle stadia van ontwikkeling. met meer dan 20 jaar ervaring zijn wij dé partner voor innovatieve ondernemingen. doordat onze klanten zich inzetten voor revolutionaire innovaties, stelt dit ons in staat om voorop te lopen in technologische ontwikkelingen en voor onze eigen medewerkers een inspirerende omgeving te creëren die groei en creativiteit stimuleert. bij catalyze maken we samen impact! voor onze project management afdeling hebben we momenteel een mooie uitdaging voor een: junior eu grants & project manager als project managers werken we in teams van getalenteerde, leergierige mensen met diverse achtergronden. onder onze klanten bevinden zich wereldwijd toonaangevende experts vanuit academia en het bedrijfsleven. dit creëert een zeer inspirerende omgeving die voortdurende groei stimuleert. de functie van junior eu grants & project manager is een functie binnen de afdeling project management, een afdeling met een grote en diverse portefeuille van eu gefinancierde projecten. alle europese subsidieprojecten, waarin catalyze een rol speelt, zijn state-of-the-art, multidisciplinair (universiteiten, mkb en onderzoeksorganisaties) en dragen bij aan innovatie in gezondheidszorg en duurzaamheid op internationaal niveau. over de rolals junior eu grants & project manager ondersteun je het project management team bij het opstellen van de grant agreements en consortium agreements, en alle werkzaamheden die hiermee samenhangen. na goedkeuring van beide agreements ben je verantwoordelijk voor het ondersteunen bij het managen van het gehele project. dit houdt in: het bewaken van de voortgang van het project, waar nodig wijzigingen in het project doorvoeren en communiceren met de subsidieverstrekker en het managen van de financiële, administratieve en juridische zaken rondom het project. in nauw overleg met de (senior) project manager volg je de werkzaamheden van projectpartners op de voet en draag je bij aan het tijdig behalen van de milestones. samen vormen jullie het centrale aanspreekpunt voor het (internationale) samenwerkingsverband en de subsidie verstrekker (bijv. de europese commissie). met training, ondersteuning en begeleiding werk je toe naar het beheren van je eigen projecten portfolio. de projecten waarvoor catalyze projectmanagementactiviteiten uitvoert, zijn projecten binnen gezondheid, duurzaamheid en technologische (deep tech) innovaties. kennis van dit (vak)gebied is dan ook een vereiste als junior eu grants & project manager. wat ga je doen? zorgdragen voor de correcte uitvoering van eu-gesubsidieerde projecten (en andere subsidie programma's) zoals in de grant agreement overeen is gekomen. ondersteunen en adviseren van de hoofdaanvrager en project partners bij de uitvoering van eu (en andere subsidies) gefinancierde projecten in lijn met de wet en regelgeving van de subsidieverstrekker. ondersteunen van (senior) project managers bij complexe en/of grote horizon gefinancierde projecten. het initiëren, managen en indienen van voortgangsrapportages van projecten. organiseren en voorzitten van (internationale) fysieke en online projectbijeenkomsten. plannen en faciliteren van periodiek overleg met (internationale) projectpartners. rapporteren van projectwijzigingen aan de subsidieverstrekker - managen van eu wijzigingsprocedures. beheren van en toezien op de juiste besteding van het budget. adviseren van projectpartners. verzamelen van relevante projectinformatie van deelnemende partners. nauw contact onderhouden met de consortiumpartners en de coordinator (pi) van het project. dit breng je mee: naast dat nederlands jouw moedertaal is, beheers je de engelse taal goed, zowel mondeling als schriftelijk. afgeronde relevante hbo opleiding in een biomedische/duurzame richting accuratesse sterke communicatieve vaardigheden. sterke organisatorische en time management vaardigheden. een goede teamspeler. een goede netwerker. gevoel voor bestuurlijke verhoudingen / politiek-bestuurlijke sensitiviteit en dit bieden wij: een contract voor 40 uur (36 uur is ook bespreekbaar) een gedegen inwerktraject en goede begeleiding een competitief salaris met goede secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden, zoals een jaarlijkse bonus, reiskostenvergoeding, een goede pensioenregeling en een thuiswerkvergoeding. 27 vakantiedagen voor een goede werk-privé balans en als kers op de taart mag je 1 keer per jaar maximaal 2 maanden werken vanaf een locatie naar keuze! flexibel werken door een hybride combinatie van thuiswerken en op kantoor in amsterdam. volop kansen om jezelf verder persoonlijk en professioneel te ontwikkelen werken in een ambitieus en divers team dat buiten de gebaande paden denkt. veel ruimte om impact te maken en jezelf te laten zien! gezonde lunch, vitaliteitsprogramma’s en een internationale werkomgeving waar inclusiviteit voorop staat na 1 jaar krijg je, bij goed functioneren, een vast contract.

Associate Business Developer Industrial & Digital Technologies

bouw mee aan de technologische innovaties van morgen! ben jij recentelijk afgestudeerd en klaar voor een vliegende start in de wereld van business development en innovatie? als associate business developer green & sustainable innovations bij catalyze kom je terecht in het hart van technologische vooruitgang, van energy transitie tot duurzame voedselsystemen en biobased industrie. in deze rol bouw je een sterk netwerk van contacten op en zet je de eerste stap naar een carrière vol impact. je bent verantwoordelijk voor het genereren van leads en het onderhouden van relaties die op langere termijn leiden tot impactvolle samenwerkingen. wie zijn wij? catalyze is een innovatieve consultancy organisatie. onze missie is het versnellen van innovaties die een positieve impact hebben op de wereld. wij zijn de motor achter innovaties op het gebied van gezondheid, groene & duurzame innovaties en industriële en digitale technologieën. onze uitgebreide dienstverlening, waaronder financieringsadvies, strategisch advies, het bouwen en schrijven van subsidie proposities, projectmanagement en meer, biedt waardevolle expertise die van invloed is op alle stadia van ontwikkeling. met meer dan 20 jaar ervaring zijn wij dé partner voor innovatieve ondernemingen. doordat onze klanten zich inzetten voor revolutionaire innovaties, stelt dit ons in staat om voorop te lopen in technologische ontwikkelingen en voor onze eigen medewerkers een inspirerende omgeving te creëren die groei en creativiteit stimuleert. bij catalyze maken we samen impact! wat ga je doen? in jouw rol als associate business developer: bouw je aan een sterk netwerk met innovatieve bedrijven en academici binnen de afdeling groene en duurzamen innovaties. ontwikkel je een pipeline van hoogwaardige leads die op termijn uitgroeien tot verkoopkansen. word je een vertrouwde adviseur in het landschap van innovatie en subsidie - financiering. de eerste maanden ligt de focus vooral op het actief benaderen van nieuwe klanten en het opbouwen van een sterk netwerk en niet op directe salesresultaten. je ondersteunt onze sales teams en leert on the job. zo krijg je de kans om jezelf te ontwikkelen en op de lange termijn impact te maken. dit breng je mee: je hebt onlangs een hbo of universitaire opleiding afgerond, (denk aan biomedische wetenschappen, biotechnologie of medische biologie) en hebt een grote interesse in duurzame en technologische transities. naast nederlands als moedertaal, beheers je ook de engelse taal vloeiend, zowel mondeling als schriftelijk. je bent een echte netwerker en altijd bezig om nieuwe contacten aan te boren. je denkt vooruit, toont ondernemerschap, en kunt goed omgaan met afwijzing. dit bieden wij: een aantrekkelijk salaris met bonusstructuur en uitstekende secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden. uitzicht op een vast contract na een jaar. laptop en mobiele telefoon 8% vakantiegeld, 27 vakantiedagen voor een goede werk-privé balans en als kers op de taart mag je 1 keer per jaar maximaal 2 maanden werken vanaf een locatie naar keuze! een goede pensioenregeling, thuiswerkvergoeding en gezonde lunch op kantoor. flexibel werken door een hybride combinatie van thuis en op kantoor in amsterdam. professionele groeikansen, coaching en ondersteuning van ervaren collega’s. een inspirerende internationale werkomgeving vol innovatieve denkers en baanbrekende technologieën. een gezellig team waar hard gewerkt wordt maar waar ook ruimte is voor fun.