Vacancies

Innovation Consultant - Life Sciences & Health

Closing date:
30-09-2024

Are you passionate about being a part of a young and professional team that is committed to make a positive difference in human health, join our fast growing team as an innovation consultant!

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

University

32 till 40 hours

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 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 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: innovation consultant - life sciences & health 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 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. 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 an advisory/consulting role demonstrable insights into the development of life science & health innovations, from ideation to commercialization. at least a general understanding of funding programs. live in the netherlands or willing to relocate to the netherlands 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 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. opportunity to grow into a managing consultant or senior consultant position 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

Consultancy

Closing date:
31-12-2024

Are you an experienced grant writer? Are you an expert in raising non-dilutive funding?

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

University

0 hour

Consultancy

Closing date:
29-10-2024

Are you passionate about being part of a young & professional team that is committed to making a positive difference in the world? Join our new team in Barcelona & make impact!

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.

Jr. Business Developer Green & Sustainable Innovations

Business Development

Closing date:
29-09-2024

Are you passionate about being a part of a young and professional team that is committed to making a positive difference in the world?

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

University

32 till 40 hours

we are seeking a motivated and driven individual to join our team as a junior business developer in the life sciences 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 was founded by researchers and entrepreneurs that truly understand your business and know how to bring it 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. junior business developer green & sustainable innovations for strategic and financing projects are you passionate about being a part of a young and professional team that collaborates with our clients to make a positive difference in the world? as a business developer, you take the lead in scouting for high quality innovative projects in the green and sustainability field like, sustainable food systems/ energy transition / circular economy/ biobased economy and biodiversity. furthermore you are identifying their needs and supporting them there where we can add most value. think about strategic services to support them in further developing their business or our funding services to support them in trying to acquire the right amount of funding to bring them to the next step on their path to growth. why you? you are an enthusiastic business developer / sales professional passionate to help green and sustainable innovations reach the market you have insight in state-of-the art green and sustainable technologies and in the commercial needs within the field. you are proactive and independent. you are a team player and easily connect to others you thrive working in smaller teams with big vision you have good communication skills 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 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 green technology and sustainability sector with a main but not exclusive focus on the netherlands 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. type of clients the clients you work with operate in the international field of green technology and sustainability. they include mostly innovative start-ups, small and medium enterprises (smes), large corporations and multinationals, ngos, associations, universities and research institutes. cases - how we have helped our clients - catalyze (catalyze-group.com) qualifications you have some sales experience. your relevant degree 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. relevant sales experience for a minimum of 1 to 2 years with a relevant msc or a phd degree. you are looking for a position where you can contribute to the development of green and sustainable innovations in a commercial setting. it is a value addition, if you have a strong network of innovative companies/researchers and stakeholders in the netherlands. 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 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. excellent sales and negotiation skills. excellent communication skills. proactive and not afraid to take responsibility. self-critical mindset with the will to deliver quality above all. true team player. basic knowledge in commercial aspects of green and sustainable innovations. experience in negotiating is a strong advantage. humor and creativity what can you expect from catalyze a competitive gross salary based on experience with excellent secondary conditions. permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment. opportunity to grow into a business developer and later senior business developer. learning & development opportunities. performance based bonus structure. 8% holiday allowance. 27 vacation days per year. pension plan. monthly working from home allowance. laptop. lease car. lease bike plan. mobile phone. 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 Business Developer

Business Development

Closing date:
31-10-2024

Are you an experienced Business Developer in the non-dilutive funding space with an understanding of Grants and network of clients seeking these opportunities

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

University

0 hour

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 an experienced business developer in the non-dilutive funding space with an understanding of grants and network of clients seeking these opportunitiesare 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 should have minimum 5 years of relevant experience and 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.