EXPLOITATION AND INNOVATION MANAGER

ENCO is a well‑established consultancy and trusted partner in EU‑funded research and innovation projects, renowned for its expertise in the strategic design and implementation of communication, dissemination and exploitation strategies aimed at ensuring the sustainability of project results.

In view of staff expansion, ENCO is currently seeking one Exploitation and Innovation Manager, to be involved in the implementation of our Horizon Europe R&I projects.

The selected individual will be tasked with crafting strategic and quantitative analyses on industry value chains, market trends and end‑user requirements, devising business models and plans, and formulating go‑to‑market strategies for the innovative solutions developed within the assigned projects.

Working with companies, universities and research centres from all over Europe, the ideal candidate should possess the ability to swiftly grasp and elaborate on complex information, comprehend the needs of projects and consortia, lead the formulation of post‑project strategies, and translate them into effective business models and plans.

Responsibilities:

• Devising exploitation strategies and plans
• Writing project deliverables and reports
• Monitoring trends and advancements in relevant markets to align exploitation strategies with industry developments
• Defining go‑to‑market strategies and replication models; identifying potential exploitation opportunities within project outcomes and results
• Developing business models and plans
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of exploitation activities
• Tracking the implementation and adoption of exploitation strategies and adjusting plans based on feedback and results
• Managing intellectual property rights (IPR) to ensure compliance and maximize commercial potential

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in market analysis, strategy, business modelling
• Deliverables and reports’ writing
• Confidence and ability to hold presentations towards projects’ partners in the context of General Assembly meetings and review meetings with EC representatives
• 2–5 years of experience in market research, business plan development and exploitation activities in the framework of EU projects
• Master’s degree in economics, social sciences, or equivalent
• Fluency in Italian and English (minimum C1)
• Familiarity with the Horizon Europe programme is mandatory

Desired soft skills:

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes in the context of the project
• Organisational skills, meeting deadlines, managing deliverables and ability to prioritize tasks
• Critical thinking and proactive approach to problem solving
• Independent learning, entrepreneurial thinking

What we offer:

• International working environment, with the possibility of travelling across the EU

Work Location: Naples and remote (to be agreed)

Competitive salary: €30,000 – €40,000 based on the experience of the candidate

Contract: Permanent

Interested candidates can send their CV, explicitly authorising ENCO srl to process personal data (Legislative Decree 196/2003 and GDPR 679/16), along with a cover letter clearly highlighting compliance with the required qualifications to the following email:

Please indicate in the subject line of the email: “Application for Innovation and Exploitation Manager.”