The Role

The Grants & Competitive Projects Coordinator will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of grant-funded initiatives, from identifying opportunities to overseeing post-award compliance. This role ensures alignment between our research and innovation strategy and the evolving landscape of public and private funding opportunities. You will be at the forefront of securing resources, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring the successful execution of projects that drive Better Care’s mission.

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Key responsibilities

• Grant Identification & Strategy: Research, identify, and evaluate new funding opportunities from public and private sources, aligning them with Better Care’s strategic priorities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with R&D institutions, universities, public/private entities, and other key stakeholders to foster successful partnerships.
• Proposal Development: Coordinate the writing, preparation, and timely submission of grant applications, ensuring high-quality documentation and compliance with requirements.
• Post-Award Project Management: Oversee awarded grants, including contractual agreements, monitoring expenses, reporting timesheets, and handling all administrative tasks.
• Deliverables & Reporting: Coordinate and deliver periodic reports, technical justifications, and other project documentation in line with deadlines.
• Risk & Timeline Management: Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement solutions to keep initiatives on track.
• Strategic Contribution: Support the scaling and structuring of grant-funded initiatives to maximize their impact on company goals.

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Requirements

• University degree in Biomedical Engineering, Health Sciences, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or related fields.
• 3–5 years in grant and project management, preferably in med-tech, health sciences, or related innovation sectors.
• Proven track record coordinating or partnering on EU-funded projects (full lifecycle: from proposal to reporting).
• Experience building and managing strong relationships with external stakeholders (R&D centers, universities, public/private institutions).
• Solid understanding of rules and regulations governing European-funded projects.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Fluent in Catalan, Spanish and English (additional languages are a plus).
• Availability to travel nationally and internationally 25% of the time. The availability may increase based on projects

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Soft skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, able to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders across Europe.
• Culturally sensitive, adaptable, and effective in multicultural environments.
• Team-oriented, collaborative mindset with the ability to take ownership and lead initiatives.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to risk management.