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are you passionate about helping startups, smes, and academics accelerate their innovation by assisting them in raising funding or providing business consulting support to bring them faster to market?are you missing out on opportunities because you cannot relocate? join us as freelance business developer (commission fee only) to expand our market position in europe we are currently seeking a talented and motivated freelance business developer to join our team in amsterdam. the ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships, and driving revenue growth for catalyze group. as part of our strategic expansion efforts in europe, we are looking for individuals who can help us penetrate key markets and establish a strong presence across europe. the target countries to expand our client portfolio include but not limited to the uk, belgium, france, spain, portugal, switzerland, germany, and the nordics. catalyze operates within the sectors of life sciences, sustainability, and industrial and digital deep tech, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about driving innovation and positive impact. key responsibilities: prospect and generate leads through networking, cold calling, and other business development strategies. develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions. collaborate with internal teams to develop compelling proposals and presentations for prospective clients. negotiate and close deals to meet or exceed sales targets and revenue objectives, while working on commission basis at catalyze, we thrive on working with the most cutting-edge innovations and top-tier clients across europe. we are committed to delivering the highest quality services and are constantly seeking exceptional individuals who share our dedication to excellence.we believe that a deep understanding of competitive european grant landscape particularly programs like horizon europe (e.g. eic accelerator) or national grants within the life sciences, sustainability, or deep tech sectors, is an advantage for a freelance business developer.this position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with the best innovators in the industry and play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our clients. if you're passionate about driving innovation, making a meaningful impact, and going the extra mile to achieve extraordinary results, we want to hear from you. this is an opportunity to work with best innovators and make sure that 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. reach out to us today!please submit your cv and a summary of your relevant work experience along with your motivation.

Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Catalyze

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

32 tot 40 uur

at catalyze we commit ourselves to accelerate innovations that have a positive impact on the world. we are the driving force for innovations across the fields of life sciences and sustainability. our offerings of strategic consulting services, funding consulting, project management and more, deliver impactful expertise in all development stages of an innovation. with a proven track record and the highest quality and success rate in the industry, we aim to be the consulting partner of choice to drive the success of meaningful innovation projects.catalyze was founded by researchers and entrepreneurs that truly understand business and know how to bring an innovation to success. we lower the thresholds to resources for companies and academics, with consistent success. to date, we have raised over €1b and built a network of more than 3000 projects and investment partners. thus, we have affirmed our status as a key player in the innovation ecosystem, headquartered in amsterdam and operating worldwide. in our commitment to make impact, we strongly believe that the best and most meaningful innovations deserve the best chance to succeed.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 which we aim to resolve for our clients. clientele our clients include world-leading experts and great entrepreneurial minds that work on cutting-edge innovations such as start-ups, small medium enterprises (sme), universities, and research organizations. this allows us to be at the forefront of technological innovations, creating a highly inspiring environment that fosters continuous growth. as innovation consultants we closely collaborate with our clients to support them along their innovation journey, helping them to turn their innovations into reality. as innovation consultants, we take a leading role in defining, shaping and co-developing innovation plans, financing strategies, developing roadmaps and planning commercialization. as the trusted guide and critical partner to our clients, it is our mission to lead them towards success. refer through the link below some of our success stories.cases - transforming businesses: success stories artificial intelligence specialist catalyze strongly believes in responsible adaptation and integration of new technological inventions. artificial intelligence is the new buzz word and we at catalyze believe in being a pioneer and at the forefront of innovation but tread this line carefully. we are very excited for this new position at our company and we would like to evaluate how ai can help us and our clients in a responsible manner so we are enthusiastically looking for an ai specialist. as an ai specialist at catalyze, the innovation consultants, you will be analyzing & evaluating ai tools such as chatgpt and similar ai technologies with respect to our consulting business. you will lead the potential integration efforts of ai tools such as chatgpt across all departments, ensuring that it aligns with our strategic goals and enhances our consulting services. your role will involve conducting in-depth assessments, collaborating with various stakeholders, and driving the successful implementation of ai solutions within our organization. responsibilities: collaborate with department heads and key stakeholders to understand their specific needs and requirements for ai integration. take a lead in executing integration plan across our cross-functional teams for a seamless adoption of ai technologies. execute roadmap and strategy for integrating ai tools (chatgpt) into our consulting work and across all relevant departments keeping best interests of our clients in mind. provide guidance and training to employees on how to effectively utilize chatgpt in their respective roles. conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of ai systems' performance, making adjustments as necessary. stay up to date with the latest advancements in ai and identify new opportunities for leveraging ai technologies within our organization and for the benefit of our clients. ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations when handling sensitive information. monitor rules & regulations on usage of ai tools published by eu commission and update the same to our directors. as a next step, help build a consultancy offering helping catalyze’ clients to integrate ai in their operations. qualifications & competences: bachelors in artificial intelligence or related study such as computer science, data science and preferably master's in business administration, policy or a related discipline. minimum 2 years of work experience preferably in implementation and integration of ai tools or related experience. strong understanding of ai technologies, particularly in the context of natural language processing and machine learning. proven experience in conducting technology assessments, analyzing business risks, and identifying opportunities for ai integration and advising management familiarity with consulting or professional services industries is highly desirable. excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights and recommendations. good project management abilities, with a track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time. good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. 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. a clear career path and active support for training and career development. a professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development. 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. if you are a motivated professional who is passionate about the potential of ai and its integration into the consulting industry and excited to contribute to our journey, we strongly encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of catalyze, the innovation consultants.

Jr. Business Developer LSH - Native Dutch

Catalyze

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

32 tot 40 uur

we are seeking a motivated and driven individual to join our team as a junior business developer in the life sciences & health sector. as a junior business developer, you will play a crucial role in identifying new business opportunities, building your own client network, and supporting the growth of our company in the dynamic field of life sciences. who we are catalyze is the partner of choice for innovators in life sciences & health. we are a mid-sized consultancy company and an international market leader in obtaining funding for biomedical and healthcare-related innovations.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 the 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. at catalyze we commit ourselves to accelerate innovations that have a positive impact on the world. we are the driving force for innovations across the fields of life sciences and sustainability. our offering of strategic consulting services, funding consulting, project management and more, deliver impactful expertise for all development stages. with a proven track record and the highest quality and success rate in the industry, we aim to be the consulting partner of choice to drive the success of meaningful innovation projects. www.catalyze-group.com junior business developer - life sciences & health -native dutch you will join a growing international team bursting with energy. you will make a positive difference in our professional and dynamic scale-up organization. our reputation and teamwork enable you to work with high potential, high quality clients while discovering the edge of your experience and skills developed so far. catalyze provides the right opportunities to elevate your career, in fast track, to the next level.as business developers 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. 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.at catalyze, we value team players who are not afraid to show initiative, creativity and responsibility. we have an entrepreneurial “can-do” culture where fun and professional development go hand in hand. we have a strong passion for the latest technological innovations and we work with a variety of life science developments including diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and healthcare solutions. why business developer at catalyze? as business developers 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. 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. as a junior business developer, you are an enabler to solve fundamental resource challenges that clients need to overcome to achieve their most important innovation objectives as a junior business developer you will be involved in: prospecting a client attracting a diversity of new and follow up business for catalyze guided by a pre-set target scouting for high quality innovative projects/companies in the life sciences & health sector through desk research / attending events/ leveraging your existing network/ conduct workshops and more. identify the needs and challenges of your potential clients regarding funding and further growth on their journey to the market. match their needs with the right catalyze services and/or external international funding opportunities. independently propose and negotiate commercial conditions. independently create new services based on the needs and challenges in the market. build up your own strong (inter)national innovation network with new and existing clients. after building your first client network, maintain existing customer relationships, visit conferences and attend client events. conversations include: thorough evaluation of projects and opportunities to raise funding prioritization of projects in their portfolio the creation of tailor made solutions for your clients in practice this means that when you have identified a strong match, you will negotiate the contract terms and close the deal which enables us to start working on, in most cases, their grant applications (and related projects). in addition, you will maintain existing customer relationships, visit conferences and attend client events. type of clients the clients you work with operate in the international field of life sciences & health sector. they include mostly innovative start-ups, small and medium enterprises (smes), universities and research institutes. your goal is to accelerate the development of their innovative products. by experience, we know that our business developers become valuable strategic partners for our clients, in managing innovations, growth and related funding challenges. cases - transforming businesses: real funding success stories (catalyze-group.com) qualifications you have some sales & prospecting experience. your relevant degree in life sciences gives you an advantage in understanding our customers when advising them on their research and development projects. you have a passion for innovation, and you strive to help our customers to bring their products to market faster. excellent dutch & english language skills. masters within the life sciences, health sciences or biomedical and a minimum of 1 year of relevant sales /business development experience or phd degree in life sciences, health sciences or biomedical with a commercial attitude. having experience in grant writing for public-private partnerships and larger consortia (such as horizon 2020, eic accelerator, eurostars) and understanding of the r&d grant landscape is an advantage. it is a value addition, if you have a strong network of innovative companies/researchers and stakeholders (sme companies and/or academia) in the life sciences field. you are looking for a position where you can contribute to the development of life sciences & health innovations in a commercial setting. in short, a challenging job for an enthusiastic, entrepreneurial type who wants to be active in a professional, commercial, knowledge-intensive organization that determines commitment, flexibility, quality and teamwork. competences you thrive in a commercial environment. energetic self-starter with strong persistence and a long term commitment attitude. excellent sales and negotiation skills. excellent communication skills. goal oriented and solution-oriented thinker. fast learner, with humor and creativity. proactive and not afraid to take responsibility. self-critical mindset with the will to deliver quality above all. true team player. experience in negotiating is a strong advantage. humor and creativity what can you expect from catalyze a competitive gross salary based on experience. career growth path towards business developer and later a senior business developer powered by our growth guide and learning & development opportunities. performance based annual bonus. permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment. 8% holiday allowance. 27 vacation days per year (based on a 40 hourly workweek). optionally you can buy 5 additional days. pension plan (defined contribution scheme via nationale nederlanden). monthly working from home allowance. a professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development. benefits at work (discount on different products/service). vitality & wellbeing program and healthy lunch in the office. great colleagues with pleasant and fun work environment. friday drinks, ski-trips, and lots of other fun activities with your colleagues. a young, ambitious, and diverse team.

Business Developer Life Sciences and Health - Germany

Catalyze

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

32 tot 40 uur

we are seeking a motivated and driven individual to join our team as a business developer in the life sciences & health sector. as a business developer, you will play a crucial role in identifying new business opportunities, building your own client network, and supporting the growth of our company in the dynamic field of life sciences and expand our market position in germany. who we are catalyze is the partner of choice for innovators in life sciences & health. we are a mid-sized consultancy company and an international market leader in obtaining funding for biomedical and healthcare-related innovations.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 the 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.at catalyze we commit ourselves to accelerate innovations that have a positive impact on the world. we are the driving force for innovations across the fields of life sciences and sustainability. our offering of strategic consulting services, funding consulting, project management and more, deliver impactful expertise for all development stages. with a proven track record and the highest quality and success rate in the industry, we aim to be the consulting partner of choice to drive the success of meaningful innovation projects. business developer life sciences and health - germany you will join a growing international team bursting with energy. you will make a positive difference in our professional and dynamic scale-up organization. our reputation and teamwork enable you to work with high potential, high quality clients while discovering the edge of your experience and skills developed so far. catalyze provides the right opportunities to elevate your career, in fast track, to the next level.as business developers 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. 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.at catalyze, we value team players who are not afraid to show initiative, creativity and responsibility. we have an entrepreneurial “can-do” culture where fun and professional development go hand in hand. we have a strong passion for the latest technological innovations and we work with a variety of life science developments including diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and healthcare solutions.www.catalyze-group.com why business developer at catalyze? as business developers 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. 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. as a business developer, you are an enabler to solve fundamental resource challenges that clients need to overcome to achieve their most important innovation objectives as a business developer you will be involved in: prospecting a client attracting a diversity of new and follow up business for catalyze guided by a pre-set target scouting for high quality innovative projects/companies in the life sciences & health sector through desk research / attending events/ leveraging your existing network/ conduct workshops and more. identify the needs and challenges of your potential clients regarding funding and further growth on their journey to the market. match their needs with the right catalyze services and/or external international funding opportunities. independently propose and negotiate commercial conditions. independently create new services based on the needs and challenges in the market. build up your own strong (inter)national innovation network with new and existing clients. after building your first client network, maintain existing customer relationships, visit conferences and attend client events. conversations include: thorough evaluation of projects and opportunities to raise funding prioritization of projects in their portfolio the creation of tailor made solutions for your clients in practice this means that when you have identified a strong match, you will negotiate the contract terms and close the deal which enables us to start working on, in most cases, their grant applications (and related projects). in addition, you will maintain existing customer relationships, visit conferences and attend client events. type of clientsthe clients you work with operate in the international field of life sciences & health sector. they include mostly innovative start-ups, small and medium enterprises (smes, universities and research institutes. your goal is to accelerate the development of their innovative products. by experience, we know that our business developers become valuable strategic partners for our clients, in managing innovations, growth and related funding challenges. cases - transforming businesses: real funding success stories qualifications you have some sales & prospecting experience. your relevant degree in life sciences gives you an advantage in understanding our customers when advising them on their research and development projects. you have a passion for innovation, and you strive to help our customers to bring their products to market faster. excellent german & english language skills. experienced professional with network in lsh start-up ecosystem in germany. your background can either be a phd or masters within life sciences, health sciences or biomedical, as long as you have affinity and network in relevant field. minimum relevant work experience of 3 years. having experience in grant writing for public-private partnerships and larger consortia (such as horizon 2020, eic accelerator, eurostars) and understanding of the r&d grant landscape is an advantage. you are looking for a position where you can contribute to the development of life sciences & health innovations in a commercial setting. in short, a challenging job for an enthusiastic, entrepreneurial type who wants to be active in a professional, commercial, knowledge-intensive organization that determines commitment, flexibility, quality and teamwork competences you thrive in a commercial environment. energetic self-starter with strong persistence and a long term commitment attitude. excellent sales and negotiation skills. excellent communication skills. goal oriented and solution-oriented thinker. fast learner, with humor and creativity. proactive and not afraid to take responsibility. self-critical mindset with the will to deliver quality above all. true team player. experience in negotiating is a strong advantage. humor and creativity what can you expect from catalyze a competitive gross salary based on experience. career growth path towards a senior business developer powered by our growth guide and learning & development opportunities. performance based annual bonus. permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment. 8% holiday allowance. 27 vacation days per year (based on a 40 hourly workweek). optionally you can buy 5 additional days. commuting allowance (public transport 2nd class, most economical way, or € 0,23 per km). pension plan (defined contribution scheme via nationale nederlanden). monthly working from home allowance. a professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development. benefits at work (discount on different products/service). vitality & wellbeing program and healthy lunch in the office. great colleagues with pleasant and fun work environment. celebratory drinks, ski-trips, and lots of other fun activities with your colleagues. a young, ambitious, and diverse team.

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