Senior Innovation Consultant – EU Projects

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential innovation consulting organization seeking a Senior Innovation Consultant to join their European Grants team in France. In this role, you will guide innovative companies and organizations through European funding strategies and lead the development of complex grant applications for major R&D, industrial, and innovation projects.

Your core responsibilities include:

• Lead the development of complex European funding applications under programmes such as Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund, LIFE, and CEF
• Assess R&D and innovation projects, identify appropriate funding opportunities, and advise clients on funding strategy
• Structure compelling project narratives covering excellence, innovation, impact, implementation, and European added value
• Interview senior client stakeholders, scientists, engineers, and technical experts to extract information required for successful proposals
• Coordinate the complete proposal development process, including work plans, consortium inputs, budgets, deadlines, and quality reviews
• Manage client relationships independently and act as a trusted advisor throughout the funding process
• Review and improve proposals prepared by other consultants and contribute to internal quality standards
• Support the development of junior consultants and contribute to business development activities

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree or PhD in a scientific, engineering, technical, economic, or innovation related discipline
• Several years of relevant experience in European funding, innovation consulting, R&D project development, or a closely related environment
• Proven experience with European funding programmes, ideally including Horizon Europe and/or other major programmes such as Innovation Fund, LIFE, or CEF
• Demonstrated experience writing or leading high-quality grant proposals
• Excellent written and spoken French and English
• Strong ability to understand complex scientific, technological, and business concepts and turn them into persuasive narratives
• Strong client management, communication, and project management skills
• Autonomous, rigorous, and comfortable managing complex assignments under demanding deadlines
• Ability to mentor less experienced consultants and contribute to team development

How We Work With You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai will guide you through the entire process. When you apply through our platform, a dedicated recruiter will conduct an initial screening to understand your experience and career goals. Once we confirm alignment, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please note that direct contact with the client is not permitted during the recruitment process—all communication flows through Get A Job.ai to ensure a professional and structured experience.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and seniority level.

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