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Junior Innovation Advisor

Deadline for application: 10th of January 2026

JUNIOR INNOVATION ADVISOR

Deadline for application: 10th of January 2026


Position: Jr Innovation Advisor – Planetary Health & Life Science


Type of employment: Full-time employment for 2 years on a local contract


Starting date: March 1st, 2026


Location: Innovation Centre Denmark in Boston
                 50 Milk St, 16th Fl, Boston, MA 02109, USA

 

 

Join our team in Boston

Are you passionate about innovation, sustainability, life science, and emerging technology? Do you enjoy working where research, business, and policy meet? Are you motivated to help Danish companies, start-ups, and research institutions succeed in the United States?

If so, you may be our new Junior Innovation Advisor - Planetary Health & Life Science at Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) in Boston.

ICDK Boston is one of seven global Innovation Centres under the Danish Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Higher Education and Science. From one of the world’s leading innovation hubs, we connect Danish and US researchers, entrepreneurs, companies, investors, and public stakeholders to build partnerships, share knowledge, and create business opportunities in the US.

 

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Support and expand ICDK Boston’s network within Planetary Health & Life Science.
  • Conduct outreach to Danish companies and connect them with market opportunities through market intelligence, ecosystem mapping, and project support.
  • Assist in designing and presenting innovation-, internationalization-, and market-entry strategies for Danish start-ups, SMEs, corporates, and research institutions.
  • Support advisory and consulting tasks through research, analysis, and coordination of paid project activities.
  • Engage with relevant segments of the US innovation ecosystem, including corporates, investors, accelerators, hospitals, universities, and public stakeholders.
  • Assist in planning and executing high-level events, delegations, and workshops that strengthen the Danish–US knowledge bridge.
  • Contribute to regional and global ICDK cooperation efforts and collaborate closely with colleagues across North America and the global Innovation Centre network.

 

To succeed in this job

  • You have a strong interest in innovation within Planetary Health & Life Science.
  • You thrive in dynamic, international environments and enjoy interacting with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • You build meaningful relationships across sectors and cultures and are motivated by supporting Danish companies abroad.
  • You understand how innovation and business development interact, and you are comfortable identifying emerging opportunities.
  • You are an effective project coordinator with strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • You can deliver high-quality work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

 

Required qualifications

  • BSc or MSc in life sciences, natural sciences, sustainability/green transition, new technologies, business, innovation, or another relevant field.
  • Academic or work experience in Planetary Health & Life Science.
  • Experience with project management, research, consulting, or business development is considered an advantage.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken). Danish is not required but will be considered an asset.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to conduct stakeholder mapping, ecosystem understanding, and opportunity assessment.
  • Ability to network and build relationships with Danish and North American companies, researchers, and authorities.

 

Employment conditions

  • You will be hired on local terms as a Junior Advisor by Innovation Centre Denmark in Boston.
  • Starting date is March 1st, 2026.
  • You will be offered full-time employment for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. Standard working hours are 37 hours per week, with flexibility and no upper limit on hours.
  • The position includes 5 weeks (25 working days) of paid vacation per year, group healthcare benefits, and participation in a pension scheme.
  • The contract is regulated according to the Local Staff Rules of the Danish representations in North America.
  • Travel activity should be expected depending on projects and delegation programs.

 

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, recommendations, and proof of education) to [email protected], marked “Junior Innovation Advisor – Planetary Health & Life Science”, no later than 10th of January 2026.

Innovation Centre Denmark in North America embraces equal opportunities for all and welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age, or disability.

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview on the week from 12-16 of January 2026.


The chosen candidate must be able to present a No Criminal Record and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.

Further information about Innovation Centre Denmark in Boston can be found on www.usa.um.dk.

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact [email protected].