The Netherlands - Eindhoven |
If you are enthusiastic about driving positive change and eager to shape the future of technology in a dynamic, international environment, we invite you to join our Business and Finance team.
We are dedicated to creating meaningful technologies that make the world work. Through our innovative solutions, we contribute to building a future where everyone can thrive, resources are optimized, and connectivity brings people together.
About the role
Do you want to be part of a fast growing, high-tech entrepreneurial company? Do you have a natural interest to drive innovation in new technologies? In this case the role of the External Partnership Specialist at Prodrive Technologies is a perfect match.
Prodrive’s mission is to create meaningful technologies that make the world work. To drive innovation, Prodrive invests significantly in research & development across four dedicated technology programs. We regularly participate in national and international subsidized collaboration projects. A unique opportunity has arisen in that respect as we are currently looking for a dedicated External Partnership Specialist who will be responsible for attracting and coordinating subsidies and grants for R&D projects within Prodrive.
In this role, you will be in the center of everything that has to do with subsidies. This requires you to be in direct contact with the technical directors of the technology programs, project leaders, business developers and the finance team. We are looking for a generalist who can communicate with every type of employee at Prodrive whilst having a natural curiosity and understanding of technology.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify, together with colleagues from our Technology Programs, Dutch and European funding opportunities that match our innovations.
- Coordinate and manage the subsidy process (from identification and application to technological and financial closure).
- Manage external relations and our strategic partnerships network.
- Ensure compliance with rules and regulations for active funding projects.
- Visit (inter)national conferences and meetings across Europe to represent Prodrive Technologies.
- Work with external advisors to utilize our WBSO subsidy income potential.
- Represent Prodrive towards funding bodies (RVO, European Commission).
- Assist financial control in report and auditing of subsidies.
Strong interest in high tech innovation, specifically in semiconductor, energy transition and medical applications;
Substantial knowledge of the relevant subsidy landscape targeted at the high-tech industry;
A proven track record in writing, coordinating, or assisting in subsidy proposals and projects, preferably by means of a few years of experience;
Passion for business development;
A generalist approach: A wide technological and social interest allowing you to quickly understand and work with a variety of (technological) experts;
A ‘hunter’/entrepreneurial, performance-driven, make-it-happen mindset who can take on responsibility and is resistant to stress;
Strong networking skills;
Fluency in Dutch and English;
Thrives and grows in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
You don’t just go to work, you feel responsible for your project
You decide when, where and how much you want to work
You like to think about manufacturability when designing
You don’t sit and wait, you have a hands-on mentality