EU Grant Officer

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer

About the Organisation

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), established in 1962 and based in Brussels, is a non-profit, pan-European clinical research organization. It conducts translational and clinical trials to improve survival and quality of life for cancer patients, focusing on developing new drugs, surgical techniques, and radiotherapy strategies.

To increase cancer survival rates and patient quality of life, specializing in multi-centre clinical trials that span across national borders. Comprises over 2,500 clinical investigators and researchers across more than 350 hospitals and institutions in over 30 countries, forming a large, coordinated research network.

About the role

The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) is actively involved in collaborative clinical research projects funded through the European Union (EU) programmes, with objectives to advance cancer research and improve outcomes for patients across Europe. To strengthen our involvement in EU-funded research and support the development and management of ambitious European projects, EORTC is looking for an EU Grant Officer.

The EU Grant Officer works under the hierarchical supervision of the Head of the International Affairs and Policies Department. The successful candidate will contribute throughout the EU project lifecycle, from identifying funding opportunities and preparing competitive proposals to supporting the administrative and financial management of funded projects.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor EU funding opportunities and provide relevant information on calls for proposals, scope, eligibility requirements, submission procedures and deadlines.
• Manage the preparation and submission of high-quality EU funding proposals, working with EORTC scientists and partner organisations.
• Handle the administrative and financial management of EU-funded projects, including reporting requirements and communication with relevant EU bodies.

Major Activities:

• Manage administrative aspects of proposal preparation and submission, ensuring that required information and documentation are collected in a timely manner.
• Contribute to discussions on EORTC’s participation in new European projects and review draft proposals, providing suggestions to strengthen their quality and clarity.
• Handle the financial and administrative follow-up of funded projects, including the collection of timesheets and other supporting documentation.
• Liaise with the EORTC Contracts team to support the preparation of agreements required for EU projects.
• Work closely with EORTC teams and partner organisations to facilitate effective project coordination.
• Participate, where appropriate, at EU-related meetings, events and conferences.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Required:

• Proven experience in the preparation, submission and reporting of EU-funded projects.
• Good working knowledge of the EU portal and related submission and reporting tools and processes.
• Previous experience in clinical research is an asset.
• A proactive and open-minded approach, a willingness to learn and the ability to work effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
• Stress-resistant, strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Very good command of Microsoft Office tools.
• Able to work regularly from the EORTC offices in Brussels, Belgium.

Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree or equivalent qualification, or at least three years of relevant professional experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• 30 days holiday
• Homeworking allowance
• Reimbursement of public transport
• Pension plan
• Hospitalisation insurance and ambulatory care
• Meal vouchers
• Free parking
• Wage according to our Non-Profit organisation status

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Apply on our website

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