Business & Operations Assistant

**About the role:** We are looking for a smart, resourceful assistant to be our radar for international opportunities. In this role, your primary focus (70%) will be identifying EU funding calls (Horizon Europe, Eureka, EIC), scouting for open consortiums, and researching potential partners. The remaining 30% will focus on keeping our internal operations sharp and organized. **Key Responsibilities:** **1. Opportunity Scouting & Partnerships (70%)** - Actively monitor funding portals (Horizon Europe, Eureka, Digital Europe) to identify relevant open calls for AI, Smart Cities, and Deep Tech. - Research and identify winning consortiums and key coordinators (Universities, Big Industry players, Research organizations) who are forming teams. - Assist in drafting initial outreach messages and "Expertise Profiles" to pitch QX as a partner for upcoming grants. - Read and summarize complex call documents into one-page briefings for the CEO (What is it? Are we eligible? Is it worth our time?). - Coordinate parents and deliverables under project requirements. **2. Business Operations (30%)** - Manage the internal "heartbeat" of the company: updating Jira boards, organizing data, and ensuring project timelines are met. - Coordinate schedules, set up meetings with international stakeholders, and handle follow-up communications. - Support day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure the core team can focus on product and strategy. **Ideal Candidate Profile:** - **The "Detective" Mindset:** You love digging for information. You can find the email of a Project Manager in France or a specific grant detail buried in a 50-page PDF. - **Fearless Communicator:** You are comfortable reaching out to international partners and have excellent written English. - **Tech-Savvy:** You use AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini) to speed up your work (e.g., summarizing documents, drafting emails). Proficiency in Jira, Notion, and Slack is a must. - **Organized but Agile:** You can switch from deep research to scheduling a board meeting without missing a beat. - **Experience:** 1–3 years in business development, research, project coordination, or a similar role. *Experience with EU grants or tenders is a massive plus.* **What We Offer:** - **High-Level Exposure:** You will learn how high-end projects are built and funded. - **Growth Path:** Opportunity to grow into a full Partnerships Manager or Project Manager role. - Competitive compensation aligned with your experience. Burimi: https://mk.linkedin.com/jobs/view/business-operations-assistant-at-qx-4349445079

Niveli: mid level