Scientific Partnerships and Grants Specialist

Dompé is an Biopharmaceutical company driven by innovation and research, with headquarters in Milan and operations across Europe and the United States. The company focuses on developing and delivering therapeutic solutions in areas of high unmet medical need, combining scientific excellence, digital innovation, and a strong commitment to improving patients’ lives. For our office in L’Aquila, we are looking for a Scientific Partnerships and Grants Specialist. The role aims to support the Director in developing and coordinating R&D scientific partnerships and managing grants (EU, national, international and regional), ensuring alignment with R&D priorities and pipeline, and compliance with regulatory, financial, and contractual requirements. The position contributes to the development and execution of collaborations with academic institutions, research centers, public bodies, and industrial partners to support innovation and scientific excellence within the organization.

Responsibilities:
Scientific Partnerships:
• Identify new collaboration opportunities with universities, research centers, institutions, and industrial partners in alignment with his/her Line Manager and CSO.
• Support the scientific evaluation and definition of partnership programs, leveraging knowledge of scientific trends and research areas relevant to the company.
• Manage relationships with partners throughout the entire lifecycle of collaborations.
• Contribute to scientific content for agreements (MoU, contracts, grant agreements), reports, and institutional communication. Funded Projects (Grants) (EU, National, Regional):
• Identify new funding opportunities (regional, national, EU and international) aligned to the Dompé preclinical and clinical pipeline.
• Manage preparation and submission of project proposals, including deliverables, milestones, financial and technical reports, and consortium coordination, when the case, in alignment with the Funding Manager and the Line Manager.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, financial, and audit requirements associated with funded programs.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Procurement, and R&D teams to monitor project budget and activities. Cross-Functional Project Management:
• Support scientific and technical evaluation of partnership opportunities and funded initiatives.
• Contribute to defining and maintaining the network of collaborations in alignment with the R&D strategy. Communication & Reporting:
• Prepare and coordinate technical, scientific, and financial reports for partners, funding bodies, and internal stakeholders in line with the indications of the Line Manager.
• Involvement in the drafting of scientific articles and reviews according R&D management indications.
• Manage the collection and dissemination of scientific evidence supporting partnerships and funded research programs.
• Ensure compliance with the law and regulations in line with the model of the control pursuant to and for the effects of D. Lgs. 231/01 and codes of conduct within its area of competence.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and procedures on occupational safety and hygiene as well as environmental protection within its area of responsibility.

Qualifications:
• Education
• Master’s degree in scientific disciplines (Biotechnology, Biology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Medicine).
• PhD preferred or equivalent experience in R&D or project management.
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the Pharmaceutical/Life-science sector. Required

Skills:
• Technical Expertise
• Languages: Italian & English (fluent);
• Knowledge of the main productivity and collaboration tools (Google Workspace, MS Office AI-based tools);
• Knowledge of the legal, finance and budgeting framework and adaptation to business needs;
• Strong understanding of R&D Life Sciences processes.
• Project management principles and planning tools.
• Basic understanding of R&D regulatory frameworks, compliance, data governance, and sector-specific regulations (including applicable GxP areas).
• Ability to evaluate scientific literature, proposals, and evidence. Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of funding field is preferred.