Senior Innovation Consultant – R&D Tax Credit & Grants (Lyon)

France | Lyon

full-time

42,000 - 50,000 € per year

Permanent employee

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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.

Wat ga je doen?

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.

  • 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
  • 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

What do we offer you?

  • 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
  • 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–€50,000 fixed salary, meal vouchers (~€200/month), 50% transport cost coverage, 5 weeks of paid leave, and up to 12 additional days off (RTT)

Over jou

  • 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.)
  • 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)

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