Senior EU project and grant manager

Established in November 2019, Lungs Europe allows two important European organistions – European Lung Foundation (ELF) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) – to work in partnership and with all stakeholders in the respiratory field to drive policy and the regulatory environment in support of lung health at the European level. Lungs Europe is well placed to play a significant role in EU funding programmes and projects related to respiratory health and disease.

ELF is a patient-led organisation that works internationally to bring patients and the public together with healthcare professionals to improve lung health and advance diagnosis, treatment and care.

ERS is the largest scientific and clinical organisation in respiratory medicine in Europe. Its members are scientists, clinicians, allied healthcare professionals and other experts from around the world.

Job Summary: Lungs Europe is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior EU Project and grant Manager to oversee the successful application, planning, implementation, and delivery of EU-funded projects focused on respiratory health. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and expertise in lung health research or public health interventions. This individual will be based in Brussels, reporting to the European Lung Foundation Director in Sheffield, UK, and the Director of Scientific Activities in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of EU-funded projects focused on respiratory health from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Develop and maintain project plans, including timelines, budgets and resource allocation, as well as communication, dissemination and stakeholder engagement plans to ensure the successful implementation of the project objectives
• Coordinate project activities between the different offices in Belgium, Switzerland and United Kingdom and liaise with external project partners and stakeholders, including public health organizations, healthcare providers and patient groups, to ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies where necessary, and ensuring compliance with EU regulations and reporting requirements
• Provide regular project updates to senior management and internal and external project partners, highlighting any significant issues or risks affecting project delivery
• Lead project team meetings and motivate team members to achieve project objectives, ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the project team
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external project partners and stakeholders, fostering a culture of partnership and collaboration
• Manage project finances, including budget tracking, forecasting and reporting, ensuring that project resources are utilized efficiently and effectively within the allocated budget
• Constantly review and assesses opportunities within EU funding programmes of potential interest for the respiratory community
• Process requests for ELF and ERS participation in EU calls applications, contribute to the proposal writing to ensure optimal positioning of ERS and ELF in the consortium
• Develop ability and capacity for Lungs Europe to support grant writing and coordination.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree – preferably in a relevant field such as public health, medicine or biomedical sciences
• At least 5 years of experience managing EU-funded projects
• Strong knowledge of respiratory health research and implementation
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with project partners and stakeholders
• Good grounding in EU rules and regulations especially regarding reporting requirements and solid finance skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential, and proficiency in other European languages is an advantage.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience of writing or coordinating the writing of project applications desired

If you have a passion for respiratory health and a desire to make a positive impact in Europe, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead EU-funded projects focused on lung health.

Lungs Europe offers a competitive package according to the Belgian legislation and social security requirements.

Start date:  As soon as possible

Duration: Permanent

Please note: Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted