Innovation AnalystWe are looking for an enthusiastic talented starter to join us as an Innovation Analyst
The development of disruptive innovations is a complex process, taking many years and requiring substantial funds. While many great relevant innovative ideas and technologies are emerging at an accelerating rate, it often proves difficult for academics and early-stage companies to make the translation from lab to the market. “How to position the innovation in the market best?”, “How to obtain funding for the next development step?”, “With whom can I collaborate to lift my innovation to the next level?” are all essential questions on the road to success.
Who we are
Catalyze is a leading consultancy company that drives the success of meaningful innovations in the field of Life Sciences & Health, Green & Sustainable Innovations and Industrial & Digital Technolgies. With over 20 years of experience in strategy and funding consultancy, we support our clients throughout their innovation journey to help bringing their groundbreaking innovations to life. Our clients include world-leading experts and great entrepreneurial minds that work on cutting-edge innovations. This allows us to be at the forefront of technological innovations and create a highly inspiring environment that fosters continuous growth.
(CALLING ONLY APPLICANTS WITH BOTH DUTCH & ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS)
As an Innovation Analyst, you work with clients that operate in the fields of green technology, sustainability, industrial and digital technologies. Our clients include innovative startups, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), universities and research institutes. You will work in close collaboration with our clients to transform their innovative ideas into projects and to set-up valuable partnerships. You take a leading role in conceptualizing and co-developing the project plan, development pathway and commercialization strategy.
An Innovation Analyst is our Talented Starter who supports various projects and leads them towards success. You will report to the Managing Consultant and have the opportunity to grow into an Associate Innovation Consultant position.
Responsibilities
Co-develop project proposals for our clients in the fields of Green & Sustainability and Industrial & Digital technologies suppporitng innovations in topics such as Energy transition, Protein transition, Sustainable food systems, Clean tech, Aritificial Intelligence etc.
Contribute to 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.
Establish and maintain long-term client relationships and identify and act on new funding opportunities for our established clients.
Qualifications
Excellent Dutch (preferably a native speaker) and English language skills (both verbal and written)
Passion for innovation.
A relevant Master’s degree in Sciences preferably with a Business focus study.
Related work experience in a commercial environment, preferably in an advisory/consulting role or an internship is a plus
You thrive in a fast paced business environment.
Living in the Netherlands.
Passion towards grant writing, writing strategic plans or business plans, science communication.
General understanding of funding programs.
Competences & skills
Passion for writing
Excellent analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills
Highly organized, independent, and result-driven with a strong commercial awareness
Excellent social, communication and people-management skills
Pro-active and client-oriented attitude
Excellent Dutch & English communication skills (written and spoken)
Offer
A competitive gross salary based on experience with excellent secondary conditions.
Permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment.
Learning & Development and career growth possibilities
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.
CatalyzeCatalyze is een snelgroeiend en ambitieus consultancy bedrijf gespecialiseerd in het ophalen van financiering voor de biotechnologie en life sciences industrie. Catalyze opereert binnen een sterk Europees netwerk en biedt ondersteuning aan ondernemers en onderzoekers bij het aanvragen van nationale en internationale (EU) subsidies (zoals HORIZON2020), overheid gegarandeerde leningen (Innovatiekrediet, BMKB) en fiscale stimuleringsregelingen (WBSO). Daarnaast levert Catalyze diensten op gebied van business cases, het schrijven van ondernemingsplannen, projectmanagement en administratieve diensten. Catalyze levert diensten aan verscheidende type organisaties zoals het Midden Klein Bedrijf (MKB), grote bedrijven (multinationals), universiteiten en onderzoeksorganisaties. Catalyze onderscheidt zich door creativiteit en ondernemerschap. Catalyze is internationaal actief met klanten in meer dan 20 landen.SollicitatieApply Are you interested in this position? Then we would like to receive your details by submitting our Online Application Form.
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