CareerPlan

Senior Innovation Consultant - EU Projects

France / ParisFull-time2026-09-08 → 2026-11-15

Core

Advise innovative companies and organizations on European funding strategies and lead the development of complex grant applications for major R&D, industrial, and innovation projects.

Role type

Senior Innovation Consultant (European Grants)

Builds

High-quality European funding proposals and strategic advice for clients

Domain

European public funding, R&D, and innovation consulting

Required skills

European funding program expertise, proposal writing, project assessment, stakeholder interviewing, narrative structuring, client management, budget coordination, quality review, mentoring

Preferred skills

Strategic consulting, complex concept translation, autonomous project management

Technologies

Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund, LIFE, CEF

Responsibilities

Lead development of complex European funding applications; Assess R&D projects and identify funding opportunities; Structure compelling project narratives; Interview senior client stakeholders; Coordinate complete proposal development process; Manage client relationships independently

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities