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for over 10 years we have been changing the world for the better, by supporting innovative life sciences academics and entrepreneurs in healthcare, biotechnology, and agri, food and bioeconomy to reach their full potential. catalyze is an international market leader in obtaining funding for innovative companies and leading researchers for their ambitious r&d projects, from pre-clinical research up to clinical stage development and market entry. in addition, catalyze provides strategic and business consulting to companies (start-up, small and medium-sized (smes), research institutions, and (start-up) campuses, empowering their research and innovation. catalyze helps their clients to speed up, remain focused, get financed, create value and make impact.driven by the motto "for entrepreneurs by intrapreneurs", catalyze values a commercial and collaborative mindset. this means that we regard our clients as co-development partners and that we approach the stakeholders within our projects with positivity and transparency. we pride ourselves for our dedication, characterized by a supportive and service-oriented point of view. we foster a can-do mentality and think in opportunities and challenges. catalyze values team players that show initiative, creativity and ownership. to expand our project management team we are looking for a: eu grants and project manager (calling only applicants with excellent dutch & english language skills)are you passionate about being a part of a young and professional team that is committed to making a positive difference in the world? as project managers, we work in teams of highly talented, studious people with different backgrounds. our clients include world-leading experts and great entrepreneurial minds. this creates a highly inspiring environment that fosters continuous growth. the eu grants and project manager role is a role within the project management department, which is a fast-growing department with a large and diverse portfolio of eu funded projects. you will manage, monitor and provide expertise to a wide array of different stakeholders and clients and ensure projects achieve maximum success and create maximum impact. why you? you enjoy creating organizational clarity and guiding coordinators and consortia to create todays and future challenges, maximizing project impact and output. you have horizon 2020/europe experience and are looking for the next (commercial) challenge in managing a portfolio of different projects. you are proactive and independent, and a great planner you thrive in a commercial and fast-paced environment. you are a team player and easily connect to others. you have good analytical skills and a great eye for detail. you have excellent dutch & english language skills. what are you going to do?as eu grants and project manager you must have at least 1 – 2 years of eu horizon 2020/horizon europe project management experience. at catalyze, you will be responsible for managing a large portfolio of projects, consisting of horizon, eic and eurostars funded projects. you will also support senior project managers on complex projects of catalyze customers.you form the central point of contact for these (international) partnerships and the funding agency (e.g., european commission). you form the sparring partner and advisor to the project coordinator, and partners and guide and facilitate meetings. as eu grants and project manager you support the drawing up of 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, changes in the project, as well as 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 and you contribute to the timely achievement of the milestones.we manage projects across a wide-range of research topics, predominantly in the biomedical, life science and health field as well as the green and sustainable innovation field. therefore, knowledge of one of these field is therefore an absolute advantage as eu grants and project manager. all european grant projects, in which catalyze plays a role, are state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary (universities, smes and research organizations) and at international level.responsibilities lead on ensuring correct execution of eu (and other grant) funded projects in accordance with grant agreement legislation and regulations of the funder (eu and national funding). instigating, managing and submission of progress reports of projects. reporting and submitting project results. organizing and chairing (international) project meetings. scheduling and consult periodically with (international) project partners. reporting any project changes to the grant provider – managing eu amendment procedures. managing and supervising the correct spending of the budget. advising project partners. collect relevant project information from participating partners. the eu grants and project manager maintains close contact with the consortium partners and secretary (pi) of the project. qualifications: academic working and thinking level in a biomedical and/or sustainable direction. 1 - 2 years of relevant eu project management: this is essential experience current knowledge of laws and regulations regarding european grant funding is desirable. excellent command of the dutch and english language. strong communication skills. strong organizational skills. a good team player. a good networker. a commercial mindset our 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 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.

Associate Business Developer Green & Sustainable Innovations

Catalyze

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

Fulltime

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.

Associate Business Developer Industrial & Digital Technologies

Catalyze

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

Fulltime

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 industrial & digital technologies (idt) bij catalyze kom je terecht in het hart van technologische vooruitgang, van quantumtechnologie tot fotonica en elektronica. 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, 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 industriële en digitale technologieën. 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 en hebt een grote interesse voor digitale technologie. 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.

Associate Business Developer Life Sciences & Health

Catalyze

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

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

Catalyze

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

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.

Innovation Consultant - Life Sciences & Health - Spain

Catalyze Group

Barcelona

Fulltime

we are seeking a passionate innovation consultant to join our young and professional team that is committed to make a positive difference in the field of life sciences & health at our newly established operations in barcelona. 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 - catalyzefor our life science & health department we are looking for an: innovation consultant - life sciences & health - spain as an innovation consultant, 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. you will report to the managing consultant and have the opportunity to grow into a managing consultant or senior consultant position.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. accompany country manager / business developers to client meetings to close the deals. 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. guiding and coaching of fellow team members. establish and maintain long-term client relationships and identify and act on new funding opportunities for our established clients. qualifications passion for life science & health innovations, experience is preferred. a relevant master’s degree, preferably with a life science & health and/or business focus. substantial experience (3+ years) in grant writing, writing strategic plans or business plans, science communication, or in managing and coordinating large projects. at least 3 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 life science & health innovations, from ideation to commercialization. strong understanding of the local spanish grant landscape to support clients with identifying appropriate funding opportunities. proven track record in writing and securing local spanish grants, including knowledge of the application process, timelines and guidelines. ideally, the candidate will be located within commuting distance of the catalyze spain office sarria-sant gervasi, barcelona. competences & skills excellent analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills highly organized, independent, and result-driven with a strong commercial awareness personal and situational leadership qualities excellent social, communication and people-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 with 2 days required in the office in sarria-sant gervasi, barcelona 27 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.

Freelance Grant Writer

Catalyze

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

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.

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