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.