Strategic Funding & Innovation Associate Lisboa

Strategic Funding & Innovation Associate
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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Strategic Funding & Innovation Associate, Lisbon

Client: SWORD Health, Inc

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

24. 06. 2025

Expiry Date:

08. 08. 2025

Job Description:

Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain. With 67% of members achieving a
- free life and a 70% reduction in surgery intent, we use AI Care to change lives and save millions for our 25, 000+ enterprise clients across three continents. We hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of evaluations, and have raised over $300 million from top venture firms. Recognized as a top employer, we focus on being a destination for the best talent. Since our market debut in 2020, we've experienced rapid growth, creating a
- driven environment. Valued at $3 billion, we are expanding and looking for passionate individuals to help us scale globally. Joining Sword means committing to core values like "do it for the patients" and "deliver more than expected. " You will work with over 900 talented colleagues across continents to build a
- free world powered by AI and human innovation.

The Finance Team maintains the company's financial health by managing planning, analysis, reporting, accounting, revenue operations, and procurement. We support innovation and organizational goals through strategic financial insights.

What you’ll be doing

1. Research and identify global innovation grant opportunities;
2. Prepare, submit, and manage applications for innovation grants;
3. Coordinate meetings to define innovation projects for funding;
4. Liaise with entities, partners, and funding bodies to ensure compliance throughout the grant lifecycle.

What you need to have

1. 3+ years in strategy consulting or innovation grant programs;
2. Strong proficiency in English;
3. Ability to conduct research and technical writing in Innovation, Research, and Technological Development;
4. Knowledge of local and European funding programs;
5. Excellent organizational and project management skills;
6. Experience working with
   - functional teams;
7. Strategic thinking and
   - solving abilities;
8. Interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

What we would love to see:

1. Experience with AI-focused R&D projects (2–3 years);
2. Ability to build trust across all organizational levels;
3. Clear communication with technical and
   - technical stakeholders;
4. Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset.

What we offer

• A dynamic, creative environment;
• Career growth and a competitive salary;
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions;
• Remote or hybrid work with unlimited vacation;
• Health and
  - being programs;
• Access to our tech stack and resources.

Compensation: Base €20, 090 - €31, 570, Variable €1, 005 - €1, 579, Net equity €4, 723 - €7, 421. Compensation is flexible based on experience and impact. Benefits include various perks and stock options, subject to change.