摘要：You will have an outstanding platform to develop Sino-Danish partnerships within research, development, commerce, entrepreneurship
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本职位为全职职位，工作地点为上海，申请截止日期为2025年9月10日。职位详情和申请方式请参见下方英文描述，招聘详情请戳文末“阅读原文”。
Innovation Centre Denmark in Shanghai (ICDK Shanghai) is looking for an energetic and ambitious individual to join our time as an Innovation Officer with focus on green transition and life science. The position is based at the Innovation Centre Denmark at the Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai.
Vacancy:Innovation Officer Type:Full time employment on a local fixed-term contractStart date:1 January 2026Location:Room 3101, Shanghai International Trade CenterDeadline:10 September 2025Innovation Centre Denmark in Shanghai (ICDK Shanghai) is looking for an energetic and ambitious individual to join our time as an Innovation Officer with focus on green transition and life science.
The position is based at the Innovation Centre Denmark at the Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai.
This challenging and fulfilling job in an international environment offers plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development.
You will have an outstanding platform to develop Sino-Danish partnerships within research, development, commerce, entrepreneurship and innovation. A key focus is to educate and provide Danish startups with more knowledge about the Chinese market and, provide them with a platform in China given the market fits their overall interest. Value creation and impact are key principles in our daily work.
The Innovation Centre in Shanghai supports a Triple Helix Model – private companies, public authorities and universities – in its innovation activities by providing access to knowledge, networks, technology, and capital in China. It also strengthens connections between Danish and Chinese research, innovation environments, educational institutions, and authorities, focusing on advancing Danish interests.
We are particularly interested in a profile that can drive innovation activities for Danish startups within the areas of climate change, environmental protection and circular economy, sustainable food and agriculture and global health. These are areas, where collaborations would be particularly fruitful between Denmark and China. In your application you are welcome to motivate, which areas of the green transition you are most interested in working with.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of the Innovation Centre in Shanghai, you will join a team of excellent colleagues dedicated to commerce, research and innovation collaborations between Danish stronghold sectors and their Chinese counterparts.
You are expected to understand and acquire an overview of the Danish green transition strongholds and networks, with support of your colleagues at the Danish missions across China.You will be responsible for sales and execution of 1-2 innovation camps towards Danish startups per year. An Innovation camp is a short, intensive programme designed to help Danish SMEs, startups, and scale-ups accelerate development of solutions and partnerships by working closely with researchers, companies, and stakeholders in a China.You are expected to identify Chinese business and innovation opportunities towards Danish stronghold positions and Danish startups, SMEs and scaleups; and develop projects and activities that facilitate the Danish companies growth opportunities in China.We are looking for an open minded, positive, flexible and enthusiastic team player, with an eye for quality and efficiency in your daily work, and with the capability to deliver tangible results.
The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:
Preferred master degree with focus on innovation or business-related academic disciplines.Sales and consultancy experience from an international organization or industry experience from tech companies or sectors in green transition and life science.Knowledge or strong interest in the Chinese green transition and life science industries, i.e. policies, stakeholders, business models and/or innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems.Demonstrated project management skills.Cross-cultural experience is a preferred and experience in Denmark is a plus. Please specify in the application/cover letter your specific experience & engagement with Danish companies/institutions/universities.Excellent analytical and communication skills.Ability to write reports and conduct analysis in relation to innovation projects.Good business understanding.Fluency in English (written and spoken), knowledge of Mandarin a plus but not a requirement.Self-driven, good interpersonal skills, result-oriented approach, and high drive to succeed your own and the team’s projects.Application and recruitment process:
To apply for the position, please send your application to shainn@um.dk no later than 10 September 2025 at noon.
Your application should include CV and a one-page written application in English explaining your motivation and qualifications for the job, proof of relevant education. References are welcome or may be asked for.
The subject of the e-mail should read “Innovation Officer”
Interviews will be held on a continuous basis until the right candidate has been found.
Submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Personal Data Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Royal Danish Consulate General attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.
The chosen candidate must present a “Non-Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.
About us:
The Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai is one of four Danish representations in China. The representations are located in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taipei.
The Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai serves the local Danish population, and promotes trade, innovation and investments between Denmark and China. The Consulate General has four main departments:
The Trade Council – promotes Danish trade with ChinaInvest in Denmark – promotes Chinese investments in DenmarkInnovation Centre Denmark – promotes innovation and education partnershipsVisa and Consular Affairs – handles visa and passport applications, and provides consular assistance to Danish citizens in China来源：丹麦王国驻华大使馆一点号
