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Strengthen one of Europe’s leading life science regions – Medicon Valley
Are you a purpose-driven professional passionate about making an impact through life science, innovation, and cross-border collaboration? Do you thrive on turning ideas into impact projects, building strong consortia, and securing financing that drives societal value?
If yes – this is your chance to join Medicon Valley Alliance (MVA), the official cross-border life science cluster organization representing one of Europe’s most dynamic and competitive regions.
About the Role
As our Head of Project Development & Fundraising, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the Medicon Valley ecosystem. Your focus will be on identifying strategic opportunities, building strong consortia and partnerships across academia, industry, and the public sector, and securing funding that fuels growth and innovation.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and deliver stronghold projects that position Medicon Valley as the leading life science cluster in the EU.
- Proactively, identify and help shape stronghold projects and secure funding opportunities for these or other potential strong initiatives from EU, Nordic, national and international sources.
- Build and nurture partnerships with the EU, foundations, investors, companies, universities, and public institutions.
- Write compelling funding proposals and manage the fundraising process from idea to deal closure.
- Support MVA’s mission by enabling projects that fuel innovation, collaboration, and competitiveness.
What We’re Looking for
We seek an experienced project developer and fundraiser who can turn ideas into action and impact. You:
- Hold a relevant academic background.
- Bring at least 5 years’ experience in project development and fundraising for non-profit or purpose-driven organizations.
- Have a strong track record of project development and fundraising (proposal writing, deal-making, negotiation). Knowledge of EU funding is a strong advantage.
- Understand the fundraising landscape and innovation ecosystem in life science.
- Are a skilled communicator with excellent networking and stakeholder management.
- Thrive in triple-helix and cross-border settings, working seamlessly across academia, industry, and the public sector.
- Communicate fluently in English (Danish and/or Swedish is an advantage).
- Are self-driven, positive, team player and motivated by making a difference.
- Experience in innovation, research, entrepreneurship, or the start-up scene is a strong plus.
Why Join Us?
At Medicon Valley Alliance, you will be part of a small, passionate, and dynamic team with a big mission:
“To strengthen, position and represent Medicon Valley as the leading, most competitive, innovative, and vibrant life science hub in the European Union.”
We can offer you:
- A purpose driven role with real impact on society, health, and innovation and on the life science strategies in Denmark, Sweden and the EU.
- A unique opportunity to work in a cross-border environment with top-class researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders.
- The opportunity to build a strong network with our network of 330+ members: including universities, hospitals, pharma, biotech, investors, and public institutions.
- An informal, creative and collaborative work culture in a small team of 15 dedicated colleagues.
- A high-trust and flexible working environment with the possibility of working up to 2 days at home – work allowing.
Practical Information and Deadline
It is a full-time position, reporting to the CEO, but in close collaboration with colleagues. The location is in Ørestaden, Copenhagen (with a limited hybrid option included).
Application & Deadline: Send CV and motivation letter to P.A. Mia Ritterband Rosenbaum (mrr@mva.org) no later than 21 September 2025.
Eligibility: Only EU citizens or applicants with a valid Danish work permit can be considered.
For questions, you are welcome to contact:
P.A. Mia Ritterband Rosenbaum (mrr@mva.org) phone +45 2163 3888 or CEO Anette Steenberg – as@mva.org / +45 6087 2102
Please read more about us on www.mva.org.
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Join us and be part of shaping the future of Medicon Valley and making life science thrive for the benefit of patients, society, and the economy.