Senior Innovation Consultant - Circular Bioeconomy

Job summary (Short promotional text)

PNO Innovation is looking for a Senior Innovation Consultant – Circular Bioeconomy to strengthen its team in Spain.

You will support leading organisations in the circular bioeconomy in transforming innovative ideas into high-impact, EU-funded projects, with a strong focus on bio-based materials, biorefineries, biofuels and circular industrial processes.

This role combines EU proposal writing, client advisory, and business development, with a strong focus on programmes such as Horizon Europe, CBE-JU, LIFE, PRIMA, EU Missions and Innovation Fund.

Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below

To design, win, and deliver EU-funded projects in the Circular Bioeconomy, enabling clients to scale innovations in bio-based materials, biofuels and circular processes, while contributing to PNO’s growth in this strategic domain.

Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Lead the preparation and submission of EU proposals (Horizon Europe, CBE-JU, LIFE, PRIMA, EU Missions, Innovation Fund)
• Develop high-quality proposal sections, especially Impact (business case, exploitation, dissemination, market uptake)
• Identify funding opportunities and strategically position clients in the Circular Bioeconomy
• Build and manage international consortia

Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

• Drive business development in bio-based materials, biorefineries, biofuels, sustainable aviation fuels, and carbon capture and utilization (CCU) of biogenous gases
• Develop and manage client relationships, identifying cross-selling opportunities
• Contribute to or coordinate EU-funded projects (delivery, reporting, compliance)
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team knowledge and best practices

Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• 5+ years of experience in EU R&D funding, proposal writing, or innovation consulting
• Proven track record in Horizon Europe proposal development (strong focus on Impact section)
• Strong expertise in Circular Bioeconomy (bio-based materials, biomass conversion, biofuels, CCU, etc.)
• Good knowledge of EU funding programmes (Horizon Europe Clusters 4–6, CBE-JU, LIFE; Innovation Fund is a plus)

Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

• Experience in client-facing roles and/or business development
• Ability to translate technical concepts into strategic, fundable proposals
• Degree in chemical or biochemical engineering, environmental engineering, industrial biotechnology, materials/polymer sciences
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus

Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Work on cutting-edge Circular Bioeconomy projects with real environmental impact
• Join a leading European innovation consultancy with strong growth in Spain
• Combine proposal writing, consulting, and business development in one role
• Remote-first flexibility with international collaboration

Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)

• Continuous learning in EU funding and innovation strategy
• Opportunity to mentor and shape a growing team
• Clear career progression within a pan-European organisation
• Competitive salary package (40k - 48k EUR) with bonus and benefits