Senior Innovation Consultant – Life Sciences & Health

Job Summary

As a Senior Innovation Consultant -- Life Sciences & Health, you will support innovative companies and research organisations in securing national and European funding and shaping strong R&D and business strategies. You will lead high-quality funding proposals, act as a trusted advisor to clients, and contribute to the growth of PNO Innovation's Life Sciences & Health team in the Netherlands.

Your Mission

Your mission is to help Life Sciences & Health innovators transform strong ideas into successful, fundable projects. By combining strategic thinking, proposal leadership, and client advisory skills, you will strengthen innovation strategies, maximise funding success, and create long-term impact for our clients.

Your Tasks

• Lead the preparation of high-quality national and European funding proposals
• Take ownership of key proposal sections such as impact, exploitation, sustainability, and business strategy
• Advise clients on R&D and innovation funding strategies tailored to their objectives
• Support companies and researchers with business planning, market analysis, and funding roadmaps
• Act as a strategic sparring partner, challenging and strengthening project concepts
• Coordinate internal project teams and collaborate with external partners
• Mentor and coach junior consultants in proposal writing and consulting skills
• Contribute to the growth of the Life Sciences & Health practice through knowledge sharing

Your Profile

• 5 years of relevant experience after your MSc, ideally in an innovation funding or R&D consultancy
• Proven experience in leading successful funding proposals
• Strong knowledge of EU and/or national funding programmes (e.g. Horizon Europe, IHI, ERC, EIC Accelerator, Eurostars)
• Solid background or strong affinity with Life Sciences & Health innovation
• Master's degree (PhD is a plus)
• Strong consulting and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with autonomy and quality
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)

Why Us?

• A gross monthly salary between EUR 4,600 and EUR 6,300, depending on experience
• For candidates with 8 years of relevant experience, a senior salary range of up to EUR 7,400 gross per month is possible
• Work on cutting-edge Life Sciences & Health projects across Europe
• Be part of an international and entrepreneurial consultancy
• Join a collaborative team that values knowledge sharing and support
• Benefit from continuous training, coaching, and development opportunities
• Enjoy a hybrid working model with flexibility and trust
• Participate in team events and a people-focused working culture

About Us

PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With our broad sector expertise, and more than 40 years of experience in national and European grants, we help give space to good ideas and make innovation happen.

PNO Innovation employs more than 600 professionals across offices throughout Europe: Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK. What started more than 40 years ago as a student project in the Netherlands has grown into a European industry leader with a focus on creating sustainable impact.