Senior Consultant CEF

CiaoTech is currently seeking a Senior Consultant Innovation. This role is of paramount importance in ensuring the successful execution of new European R&D projects. The primary responsibility of the consultant is to develop project proposals for Horizon 2020 and/or Life calls, focusing on important innovative industries, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), universities, and research centers. Within Ciaotech, we support projects in various industries such as medical/healthcare, pharmaceuticals, environment, biotechnology, energy, transportation, ICT, and the chemical sector.

Responsibilities

• Business development: Identifying opportunities with partners in the value chain for the generation of new innovative projects;
• Writing EU grant proposals: Conceptualizing, visualizing, and refining project ideas to ensure high-quality proposals;
• Leading EU-funded projects: Overseeing projects from inception to the delivery of official deliverables, including project planning, market and stakeholder analysis, workshop organization, business plan formulation, and exploitation (and/or replication) strategy planning;
• Providing high-end innovation consulting services on a senior level, particularly for European Institutions, Technology Platforms, Sector Organizations, and large corporate clients;
• Expanding your network with potentially valuable partners;
• Keeping yourself updated on the most significant developments within your area of expertise and providing coaching to junior consultants in our team.

About You

You have the following background:

• A master’s degree in a technical-scientific discipline or a Ph.D.;
• Proven experience in research and technological innovation projects within the sustainability, energy, or biochemical field;
• In-depth knowledge of European research funding programs, such as Horizon 2020/HEU, LIFE, CEF, Innovation Fund, etc.;
• Demonstrated experience in the writing and/or implementation phase of projects financed through one or more of the EU calls mentioned is a must;
• Preferably you have knowledge and experience of national and/or regional tenders;
• Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken is required.

Our Offer

We offer a competitive annual salary package, typically around €45,000 a year, and you are eligible for a bonus.

We provide a fully remote working environment, with the option to work at one of our four offices (Milan, Rome, Naples, or Bari).

Involvement in international state-of-the-art projects at the European level, collaborating with renowned industries, universities, and research centers at both the national and global levels.

Continuous training in both hard and soft skills to help you develop your potential.

Comprehensive welfare and other benefits.

Excellent opportunities for professional and financial growth within a young, dynamic, multidisciplinary, and international team.

The opportunity to personally contribute to the development of innovative ideas and projects that can have an impact on the lives of European citizens and technological advancement.

Application Process

1. Step 1: First interview
2. Step 2: Technical interview
3. Step 3: Team interview
4. Step 4: Final interview

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Questions about the job?

Please contact our Corporate Recruiter, Cristian Izquierdo.