Global Innovation & Business Growth Lead

FEUGA. Fundación Empresa-Universidad Gallega; Santiago de Compostela; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible hours & free Friday middays

Professional development & training

Participation in national and intl.创新?

Job summary

FEUGA. Fundación Empresa-Universidad Gallega seeks an Innovation Manager to design, develop and implement innovation projects and services at regional, national and international levels.

The role covers innovation management, technology valorisation, market uptake, entrepreneurship support, proposal development and sustainability assessment, collaborating with companies, research centres, universities, start-ups and public institutions to identify opportunities and drive impactful innovations.

Qualifications

• STEM Bachelor degree is required.
• PhD or Master in Innovation Management is advantageous.
• Experience in innovation management and R&D projects.
• Knowledge of European, national and regional funding programmes.

Responsibilities

• Support innovation, technology valorisation and market uptake activities within R&D and innovation projects.
• Conduct market analysis, competitor benchmarking and innovation intelligence studies.
• Support the preparation and review of innovation proposals, including impact assessment, business models and exploitation pathways.
• Support business development activities, including identification of potential clients, preparation of commercial proposals and development of strategic partnerships.
• Contribute to entrepreneurship, acceleration and mentoring programmes for start-ups and spin-offs.
• Identify funding, collaboration and service opportunities aligned with organisational growth objectives.
• Represent the organisation at innovation, technology transfer and business networking events.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English

Spanish

Education

STEM Bachelor degree

PhD or Master in Innovation Management (advantageous)

Job description

FEUGA. Fundación Empresa-Universidad Gallega seeks an Innovation Manager to design, develop and implement innovation projects and services at regional, national and international levels.

The role covers innovation management, technology valorisation, market uptake, entrepreneurship support, proposal development and sustainability assessment, collaborating with companies, research centres, universities, start-ups and public institutions to identify opportunities and drive impactful innovations.