Strategic Funding & Innovation Associate

Summary

Join Sword Health, a Forbes Best Startup Employer, and contribute to our mission of freeing two billion people from pain. As a member of our Finance Team, you will play a critical role in maintaining the company's financial health and sustainability. We are a hyper-growth company with a recent valuation of $3 billion, and we are looking for passionate and committed individuals to help us scale our global impact. This position focuses on researching and identifying new global innovation grant opportunities, preparing and managing grant applications, coordinating cross-functional meetings, and liaising with various stakeholders. You will work alongside 900+ talented colleagues across three continents, making a significant difference in building a pain-free world powered by AI. Sword Health offers a stimulating, fast-paced environment with numerous benefits, including a competitive salary, career development, flexible hours, remote work options, and access to a health and well-being program.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in strategy consulting or hands-on work with innovation grant programs
• Strong proficiency in spoken and written English
• Ability to conduct critical analysis, in-depth research, and technical writing in the areas of Innovation, Research, and Technological Development
• Solid knowledge of local and international Private and European funding programs
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate and align diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new innovation grant opportunities at a global level
• Prepare, submit, and manage applications for global innovation grants, including technical, scientific, and financial components
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings to identify and define innovation projects eligible for funding
• Liaise with promoting entities, project partners, and funding bodies to ensure alignment and compliance throughout the grant lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in preparing, submitting, and managing AI-focused R&D projects (2–3 years)
• Ability to build trust-based relationships at all levels of the organization
• Clear, structured communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• An entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving

Benefits

• A stimulating, fast-paced environment with lots of room for creativity
• A bright future at a promising high-tech startup company
• Career development and growth, with a competitive salary
• The opportunity to work with a talented team and to add real value to an innovative solution with the potential to change the future of healthcare
• A flexible environment where you can control your hours (remotely) with unlimited vacation
• Access to our health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions)
• Remote or Hybrid work policy
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Meal allowance
• Equity shares
• Remote work allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Discretionary vacation
• Snacks and beverages
• English class