We are looking for a Senior Innovation Consultant to join our team in Lyon, supporting industrial clients in optimizing their R&D funding through the French Research Tax Credit and public grants.
This role is suited for an experienced consultant who can quickly become operational, combine strong analytical and writing skills with a client-focused mindset, and contribute to business development.
Senior Innovation Consultant – R&D Tax Credit & Grants (Lyon)
France, Lyon
Full-time
Permanent employee
42,000 - 45,000 € per year
Job summary (Short promotional text)
Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below
Your mission is to support innovative companies in identifying, structuring, and securing R&D funding. You will act as a trusted advisor to your clients while actively contributing to the growth of the business and the development of long-term client relationships.
Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
- Manage a portfolio of industrial clients
- Analyze their projects and identify relevant funding opportunities
- Interact directly with clients to collect and challenge technical information
- Prepare and structure high-quality technical and financial documentation
Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
- Advise clients on their R&D funding strategy
- Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts
- Collaborate with internal teams on complex funding projects
Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
- 4–6 years of experience in R&D tax credit – mandatory
- Experience with French grants is a plus
- PhD preferred, or engineering degree with relevant experience
- Proven experience working with industrial clients (industry, energy, chemistry, etc.)
Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)
- Strong analytical and scientific writing skills
- Experience in consulting and client-facing roles
- Native or near-native level of French (written and spoken) – mandatory
- Professional level of English (minimum B2)
Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
- Join a highly skilled, close-knit team with strong growth ambitions
- Work on impactful innovation projects across diverse industrial sectors
- Gain exposure to both tax incentives and public funding mechanisms
- Entrepreneurial environment with autonomy and direct impact
Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)
- Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 remote after probation period)
- Clear development path towards more complex funding projects (including European programs)
- Collaborative, quality-driven, and client-focused culture
- Competitive benefits package including €42,000–€45,000 fixed salary, meal vouchers (~€200/month), 50% transport cost coverage, 5 weeks of paid leave, and up to 12 additional days off (RTT)
About us
PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With our broad sector expertise, and more than 40 years of experience in national and European grants, we help give space to good ideas and make innovation happen.
PNO Innovation employs more than 600 professionals across offices throughout Europe: Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK. What started more than 40 years ago as a student project in the Netherlands has grown into a European industry leader with a focus on creating sustainable impact.
PNO Innovation employs more than 600 professionals across offices throughout Europe: Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK. What started more than 40 years ago as a student project in the Netherlands has grown into a European industry leader with a focus on creating sustainable impact.