Innovation Consultant - Life Sciences & Health

• 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.

• 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.


• Living in the Netherlands or willing to relocate to the Netherlands

• 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)

• 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.