[Hiring] Innovation Consultant @PNO Innovation SL (Spain)

Role Description

Are you passionate about biotechnology, biomedical innovation and the future of healthcare? Do you enjoy connecting scientific developments with funding opportunities and real-world applications? We're looking for an Innovation Consultant – Biotechnology & Biomedicine to join our growing team in Spain.

In this role, you'll work with innovative companies, research organisations and other stakeholders to transform promising scientific and technological ideas into competitive European funding proposals. You'll contribute to proposal development, consortium building, strategic advisory and business development, while supporting the implementation of European R&D projects.

Your mission will be to help our clients secure European funding and accelerate the development of innovative healthcare technologies.

Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you'll:

• Identify funding opportunities
• Develop compelling project proposals
• Build strategic partnerships
• Support clients throughout their innovation journeys

You'll also contribute to expanding our Life Sciences & Health activities, developing relationships with key players across the biotechnology and biomedical sectors.

Qualifications

• A university degree, preferably at Master's level, in Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics or a related Life Sciences discipline. A PhD is highly valued.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in innovation consulting, R&D-intensive organisations, biotechnology, biomedical research or related innovation environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in healthcare innovation, particularly in areas such as advanced diagnostics, digital health, personalised medicine, disease prevention, hospital innovation or emerging medical technologies.
• Strong knowledge of European R&D funding programmes, particularly Horizon Europe Cluster 1 Health, IHI, EIC or the EU Cancer Mission. Familiarity with ERC funding is an advantage.

Requirements

• Experience contributing to or leading competitive R&D funding proposals, with the ability to translate scientific and technical concepts into convincing project strategies.
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaborate with international stakeholders.
• Excellent written and spoken English, including the ability to communicate complex scientific and technical information clearly and persuasively.
• A proactive, client-oriented mindset, with an interest in business development and the flexibility to travel within Spain and Europe when required.

Benefits

• Help accelerate innovative technologies and solutions addressing some of Europe's most important healthcare challenges.
• Join an expanding Life Sciences & Health business area with opportunities to contribute to its development in Spain.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues, innovative companies and leading research organisations across Europe.
• Work across biotechnology, biomedicine, digital health and other emerging healthcare technologies.
• Strengthen your expertise in European funding, innovation strategy, proposal development and client advisory.
• Enjoy a full-time, remote working arrangement while being part of a collaborative international team based in Spain.
• Work with professionals who combine scientific expertise, entrepreneurial thinking and a shared commitment to innovation.
• Gross annual fixed salary of €36,000–€42,000, depending on experience, plus an annual bonus and additional social benefits.