Senior Innovation Consultant - Circular Bioeconomy
This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Europe Job summary (Short promotional text) PNO Innovation is looking for a Senior Innovation Consultant – Circular Bioeconomy to strengthen its team in Spain. You will support leading organisations in the circular bioeconomy in transforming innovative ideas into high-impact, EU-funded projects, with a strong focus on bio-based materials, biorefineries, biofuels and circular industrial processes. This role combines EU proposal writing, client advisory, and business development, with a strong focus on programmes such as Horizon Europe, CBE-JU, LIFE, PRIMA, EU Missions and Innovation Fund. Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below To design, win, and deliver EU-funded projects in the Circular Bioeconomy, enabling clients to scale innovations in bio-based materials, biofuels and circular processes, while contributing to PNO’s growth in this strategic domain. Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
- Lead the preparation and submission of EU proposals (Horizon Europe, CBE-JU, LIFE, PRIMA, EU Missions, Innovation Fund)
- Develop high-quality proposal sections, especially Impact (business case, exploitation, dissemination, market uptake)
- Identify funding opportunities and strategically position clients in the Circular Bioeconomy
- Build and manage international consortia
Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)
- Drive business development in bio-based materials, biorefineries, biofuels, sustainable aviation fuels, and carbon capture and utilization (CCU) of biogenous gases
- Develop and manage client relationships, identifying cross-selling opportunities
- Contribute to or coordinate EU-funded projects (delivery, reporting, compliance)
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team knowledge and best practices
Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
- 5+ years of experience in EU R&D funding, proposal writing, or innovation consulting
- Proven track record in Horizon Europe proposal development (strong focus on Impact section)
- Strong expertise in Circular Bioeconomy (bio-based materials, biomass conversion, biofuels, CCU, etc.)
- Good knowledge of EU funding programmes (Horizon Europe Clusters 4–6, CBE-JU, LIFE; Innovation Fund is a plus)
Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)
- Experience in client-facing roles and/or business development
- Ability to translate technical concepts into strategic, fundable proposals
- Degree in chemical or biochemical engineering, environmental engineering, industrial biotechnology, materials/polymer sciences
- Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus
Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
- Work on cutting-edge Circular Bioeconomy projects with real environmental impact
- Join a leading European innovation consultancy with strong growth in Spain
- Combine proposal writing, consulting, and business development in one role
- Remote-first flexibility with international collaboration
Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)
- Continuous learning in EU funding and innovation strategy
- Opportunity to mentor and shape a growing team
- Clear career progression within a pan-European organisation
- Competitive salary package (40k - 48k EUR) with bonus and benefits
Apply for this job 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. This offer from "Innovation Engineering" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 79% flex score. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job