Consultant Chemistry

Over PNO Innovation

What are you going to do? Your mission is to help innovative Life Sciences & Health organizations turn strong ideas into successful innovation projects and funding applications. You will contribute to proposal development, project coordination, and client support while building expertise in innovation funding and consultancy. Support the preparation and writing of Dutch and European funding proposals, translating scientific, technical, and business information into clear and convincing proposal content Manage timelines and contribute to high-quality proposal submissions under tight deadlines Support the coordination of collaborative innovation projects and multi-stakeholder applications Conduct research on funding opportunities, market trends, and innovation ecosystems Define project plans, impact strategies, work packages, and budgets together with clients Support clients with the implementation and management of funded innovation projects Collaborate closely with colleagues across different teams and disciplines Contribute to knowledge sharing, service improvement, and long-term client relationships Do you have any questions about this position? I’d love to tell you more about it! Please contact me. What do we offer you? Work on impactful innovation projects in Life Sciences & Health Join an international and collaborative innovation consultancy Learn from experienced consultants and sector specialists Clear development path with strong coaching and growth opportunities Hybrid working model with flexibility between home and office Competitive salary package (€3,200 – €4,400 gross/month depending on experience) and performance-based bonus Pension scheme, holiday allowance, and additional employee benefits Open, entrepreneurial, supportive, and impact-driven team culture About you Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, MedTech, Pharmacy, or a related field 1–5 years of relevant experience in consulting, grant writing, innovation support, research valorization, or project coordination Excellent Dutch and English communication skills, both written and spoken Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills Affinity with innovation funding and healthcare innovation Proactive, delivery-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines Collaborative, coachable, and motivated to grow in a consulting environment Commercial awareness and interest in innovation ecosystems and public funding About us PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With our broad sector expertise, generative AI tools 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, 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.