Innovation & Business Development Manager Albacete
Are you a business development professional with a track record of securing public funding that is looking for a new role in a high growth scaling Spain based team? At European Tech Recruit we are working alongside a high growth startup, helping them to bring on board an Innovation & Business Development Manager. The team are developing a compute platform for high performance computing with a software utilizing real-time telemetry and intelligent algorithms to optimize performance, power efficiency, and scalability dynamically for HPC and AI workloads.
Responsibilities:
1. Driving business development in key sectors, including finance, energy, manufacturing, logistics, and cybersecurity.
2. Identifying growth opportunities across various geographies and industry verticals.
3. Building and managing strategic relationships with global clients and industry partners.
4. Leading the formation of consortia to secure public and private funding, supporting the company's expansion.
5. Developing and overseeing grant proposals, ensuring both technical and financial requirements are met.
6. Collaborating with internal teams to achieve objectives in collaborative R&D projects.
7. Identifying and recommending new applications for quantum and generative AI technologies.
8. Tracking and reporting on the progress of R&D projects and funding proposals.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or related disciplines).
2. At least two years of demonstrated experience in securing public funding, preferably for R&D projects at the national or European level.
3. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and close business opportunities.
4. Proficiency in English and Spanish (both spoken and written).
5. Experience in consortium building and collaborative project management.
6. Ability to work effectively in international and multicultural teams, both on-site and remotely.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. In-depth knowledge of quantum technologies, AI, and data analytics.
2. Previous experience in a similar role within consulting, technology firms, or R&D-driven organizations.
3. Familiarity with the public funding landscape in Europe and other key regions (North America, Asia).
4. Proficiency in additional languages, preferably French or German.
5. Strong ability to build and manage relationships with key clients and partners in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
If this role interests you then please apply here or send your CV directly to je@eu-recruit.com.
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