Vacancy | Subsidy Project Manager

Are you an enthusiastic project manager that believes in the power of biotech to create a more sustainable world?    

Planet B.io supports companies to successfully introduce their biotech innovations by creating an innovation ecosystem. Our team is looking for a Project Manager to manage our portfolio of subsidy projects. 
We offer: 

• A central position in our team, responsible for managing existing and new subsidy projects. Planet B.io works both with knowlegde institutes, governmental authorities, and private partners. Subsidies are an important tool for our team and our community to create programs that support successful introduction of innovative solutions in the biotech sector. Planet B.io is currently engaged in regional, national, and European subsidy programs. 
• A great working culture in a small, action-oriented team of purpose-driven colleagues in an ambitious organization, allowing you to make true impact in the biotech sector. 

About Planet B.io

At Planet B.io we believe that modern biotechnology offers unique solutions for the transition from a depleting, polluting, fossil-based economy, into a sustainable, bio-based and circular economy. The purpose of Planet B.io is to support biotech companies to successfully innovate and grow. We offer two main services:  we build a local community of biotech organizations at the Biotech Campus Delft, where we offer labs and offices, shared facilities, space to grow and produce, and a vibrant community. Secondly, we build a global network of a wide variety of organizations that offer services that support our community. 

The motto of Planet B.io is Collaboration for Impact. Our activities range from scouting interesting companies, organizing events, facilitating financial support (subsidies and investments), leveraging a network of scientific, technical and business support. 
Planet B.io is a non-profit, impact-oriented triple helix organization, founded in 2020 by dsm-firmenich, TU Delft, Municipality of Delft, Province of South Holland, and InnovationQuarter. We are a team of 8 people, highly driven by doing the right thing to create true impact. Our success is not measured by profit, but by the success of the development of the biotech sector. 

Planet B.io is located at the Biotech Campus Delft, a unique location that has been a center of excellence for industrial biotech since 1869. Today, about 1200 people and 22 biotech companies are present at the campus, varying from corporates (dsm-firmenich, Centrient) to scaleups to startups. There is also a pilot plant on campus and greenfield for new production facilities. Since 2023, a partnership with ASR Dutch Science Park Fund has secured a bright future for the Biotech Campus Delft with the intention to invest €500 million in new lab and office buildings in the coming 20 years. Planet B.io is responsible for developing the local community at the Biotech Campus Delft and connecting it to the (inter)national biotech ecosystem.

About the position

You are responsible of managing existing and starting new subsidy projects. 

Planet B.io currently receives several subsidies, these help the team to organise activities, build infrastructure at our campus, provide financial support for our community members, and build networks that facilitate market introduction of new, innovative products.  Professional project management of our subsidy projects is a key success factor for Planet B.io to support the successful growth of our biotech community.
Your job consists of the following activities:

1. Manage subsidy projects for Planet B.io and our community:

• Manage two multi-year subsidies from local authorities for the Planet B.io team (intermediate and final reporting, financial administration, and end of project accountant controls) 
• Manage a European Public Private Partnerships in which Planet B.io is a member (Project management, reporting and financial administration).  
• Co-Manage (together with a Planet B.io team member) three regional subsidies that Planet B.io receives for creating a local community, and infrastructure on campus (reporting, financial administration).  
• Manage subsidies (“vouchers”) for our community members that are coordinated by Planet B.io.
• Keep overview of all active subsidy projects, reporting deadlines etc.  
• Proactively scout for new subsidy opportunities, both for Planet B.io and for our community members, on regional, national and European level.
• Build and maintain relevant relationships with subsidy providers, grant (writing) consultants, etc.  

2. Contribute to building a strong community of both Delft-based and external community members. Collaborate with your Planet B.io’s colleagues to leverage our work in subsidy projects. Be aware of the needs of our community members, introducing relevant new calls to members, and thinking along on how to shape new programs or what collaborations could be relevant.  Also, share success stories to the community. 

3. Contribute to a successful Planet B.io organisation and be an active colleague in our great, fun team. 

Your profile

University (HBO or WO) degree, at least 3 years of experience.
•    Experience with managing subsidy projects; reporting and financial management.
•    Experience in project management.
•    Experience or affinity with (bio)technology 
•    Excellent writing skills in Dutch

Your personality

•    You are precise, well-organized and result oriented.
•    You can work independently, and you can capture new opportunities.
•    You are a good communicator; you keep colleagues and stakeholders well-informed, and you understand the importance of customer-orientation.
•    You are a team player: you fit best in our team if you strive for a better world and bring in a positive attitude and a good sense of humor. 

Offer

A 0,6 – 1 FTE job. Initial contract will be for one year, which can be prolonged upon mutual agreement. Partial working from home can be discussed. Salary in line with the experience of the candidate.

Application Process

Please submit by sending your application by December 1st, 2024 to info@planet-b.io, including your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying.