Senior Consultant - Innovation Practice

Position: Senior Consultant Employment type: Contract for 1 year, with a path to full time role basis performance Location: Delhi Business Unit: Innovation

About Sattva

We Partner to deliver social impact at scale

Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, business and government to achieve societal impact at scale.

We believe that Civil society, Business and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory & orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms which we have built as public goods for the ecosystem and collaborative solutions and partnerships.

Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and UK, but as a global organization our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in

About the Team

Sattva’s Innovation Practice is India’s dedicated intermediary for the TRL 4–7 gap, sitting at the intersection of philanthropic capital mobilisation, impact intelligence, and AI-enabled advisory. Underlying everything the Innovation Practice does is a simple conviction: scientific discovery only fulfils its potential when it reaches the people who need it. India produces world-class science. The gap is not in research, it is in the journey from research to real-world application. Two capabilities are needed to bridge that gap, which we

are building as a part of Innovation Practice at Sattva

Translational Research Infrastructure – We are increasing our focus on enabling scientists and innovators

to prototype, test, and pilot academic research to move faster by enabling this infrastructure.

Science Communication - We are also building our capacity in science communication - translating complex technology initiatives into stories that a funder, policymaker, or citizen can understand and act on.

The Opportunity

This is an early stage role in an emerging practice, where Senior Consultant will be one of the founding team members of a practice that is being built from scratch. The ultimate aim of this role would be to inspire and guide the stakeholders to achieve intended outcomes through innovative strategy and implementation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

At Sattva we believe in outcome-orientation in everything we do. The key responsibilities for this role include:

● Business Development & Funder Management

○ Own a portfolio of active funder conversations across domestic foundations, international philanthropies, and CSR from proposal and close.

○ Lead the preparation of client proposals, Innovation Scan briefs and advisory decks.

○ Support in anchoring the roundtable series, the flagship events and other marketing channels.

○ Manage follow-through on every warm funder contact ensuring no relationship falls

through the cracks.

● Client Delivery

○ Lead delivery of innovation engagements conducting TRL assessments, synthesizing funder-ready impact briefs, and presenting findings to client stakeholders.

○ Build and manage Impact Measurement Frameworks by designing custom metrics, milestone tracking systems, and annual review structures.

○ Support Capital Raise Advisory - structuring term sheets, facilitating funder-innovator conversations, and managing deal timelines.

● Thought Leadership & Knowledge Research

○ Co-author research papers, policy briefs, and long-form blog content

○ Contribute to building the practice's proprietary methodologies

○ Monitor the Indian and global innovation philanthropy landscape

Key qualifications and experiences

At Sattva, our goal is to realize the impact on the ground and to drive a collective win by engaging with multiple stakeholders. This role will provide a high growth opportunity, exposure across all levels of leadership and will be instrumental in driving the next stage of growth. We are looking for passionate individuals who align with our vision and have the following profile:

• 4–6 years of experience in strategic consulting for science and technology-led initiatives, innovation management at research institutes, accelerators, or venture studios
• Project management, and stakeholder engagement across corporates, consulting firms, social enterprises, or development agencies.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with hands-on experience in data analysis.
• Solid understanding of innovation and science-based research landscape in India and globally
• Client-facing experience with a proven track record in stakeholder management and delivering strategic advisory.
• Problem-solver with strong communication and presentation skills, capable of navigating ambiguity and driving outcomes.
• Preferred qualifications: Graduation in a sciences stream ; MBA/M.Tech/MS or equivalent; prior team leadership is a plus.
• Demonstrates humility, curiosity, and a growth mindset, with a self-starter attitude and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to travel.

Why Sattva?

It's not about us really - Because IMPACT is everybody’s business.

• - Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and the solutions you design
• - Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• - Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow, and deliver the best you can
• - Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow

How to Prepare?

This is your opportunity to showcase not only your qualifications but also your unique personality and passion for making a meaningful impact. Approach your application with intentionality, ensuring that each word reflects your commitment to excellence and aligns seamlessly with the values of Sattva.

FAQs on the Hiring Process

Next Steps

Sattva is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, caste, creed, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected and/or marginalized characteristics. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to our business and we foster an environment of respect and a culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing all employees with education, training, and development opportunities to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.

Please note: The organization follows a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, under which employees are required to use their personal laptops for work purposes, subject to compliance with the company’s information security and IT policies. Necessary tools for operating, like MS office etc, will be provided.