Innovation Funding (Case) Manager (100%)
Requirements at a glance
Innovation Funding (Case) Manager (100%) at Adoc Talent Management is a full-time remote role. The posting asks for 10+ years of experience and a doctorate. It does not mention visa sponsorship. Applications are submitted through Breezy HR.
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Doctorate (PhD) (mentioned)
- Visa sponsorship
- Not mentioned in the posting
- Application platform
- Breezy HR
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- Innovation Funding (Case) Manager (100%)
Our client is a leading deeptech innovation funding advisory firm specializing in Horizon Europe. Recognized as the #1 performer in the Horizon Europe framework, specifically for the EIC Accelerator programme, they are sustaining success rates equal to 5x the market average through a unique, high-performance methodology. They are a remote-first, high-performance team dedicated to deeptech and scientific innovation.
Role Overview
As the Innovation Funding Manager (Case Manager), you will be the "conductor of the orchestra" and the operational leader for a growing team of 25+ consultants. This is a critical leadership role focused on operational excellence, quality assurance, and workflow optimization to ensure every case meets the highest "Winning" standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Support and manage a remote, international team of 25+ consultants, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Lead Qualification & Allocation: Partner with Business Development to qualify incoming cases and strategically allocate them based on consultant expertise and capacity.
- Quality Assurance (QA): Oversee the entire grant writing process from inception to submission, implementing robust QC measures for all deliverables.
- Team Development: Drive professional growth through active mentorship, training, and constructive feedback loops.
- Process Optimization: Monitor workflows to ensure strict compliance with Horizon Europe requirements and internal best practices.
- Hands-on Troubleshooting: Act as the primary "Fixer," stepping in directly to solve technical or narrative roadblocks under tight deadlines.
Profile
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in an operational leadership role, with a strong track record in public fundraising, grant writing, or innovation consultancy (Horizon Europe/H2020).
- People Management: Proven ability to manage and develop large, distributed teams of high-level professionals.
- Strategic Skills: Strong expertise in lead qualification, contract negotiation, and high-level decision-making.
- Education: MSc, MBA, or PhD in Business Administration, Management, or a STEM field.
- Soft Skills: Flawless organization, detail-obsessed, and resilient under the pressure of EIC funding cycles.
- Language: C1/C2 level in English is mandatory.
What’s on Offer
- A leadership seat with significant impact on the operational success of a rapidly growing firm.
- The opportunity to shape the professional development of a dedicated, high-performing international team.
- Competitive compensation (Fee-based or Employment options) commensurate with senior-level qualifications.