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Fjoralba ZekaFZ

Fjoralba Zeka

Project Manager / EU Funding Advisor

€650/day
Gent, BE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Fjoralba

I am a Grant Writer / Grant Consultant with a PhD in Health Sciences and over nine years of experience in consulting and project management within the biotechnology sector. My expertise includes biomarker development and oncology, combining a strong scientific foundation with a proven track record of successfully delivering over 50 projects.

My strengths lie in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing client expectations, ensuring clear alignment and success in every project phase. I am currently expanding my skills in bioinformatics to integrate groundbreaking innovations into R&D processes.

If you are looking for a results-oriented professional who can steer grant projects from concept to completion, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency, I would be happy to discuss how I can add value to your initiatives.
  • Dutch

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Gent (up to 50km)

Experience

  • BioLizard
    Sr Project Manager
    BIOTECH
    July 2025 - February 2026 (7 months)
    Gent, Belgium
    Coordination of bioinformatics and software projects with a focus on planning, quality monitoring, and alignment of stakeholders.
    Management of cross-functional teams and tracking of project results (deliverables) within operational and scientific contexts.
    Prepared client contracts and followed invoicing and payment.
    Managed R&D activity reporting on Belspo for bio-informatics development tools (reporting to government).
    Project Management Biotechnologies Bioinformatics Belspo Invoicing
  • UZGent
    Postdoctoral Researcher
    RESEARCH
    March 2024 - February 2025 (11 months)
    Gent, Belgium
    Bridging role between researchers, doctors, and students within a clinical research project.
    Translating complex medical content into understandable communication for various audiences.
    Managing ethical approvals and keeping track of planning, KPIs, and project progress.
    Organizing kick-offs, meetings, and reporting.
    Project Management Stakeholder Coordination Treatment protocol Clinical Development
  • Deloitte
    Manager Consultant
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    June 2016 - January 2023 (6 years and 7 months)
    Zaventem, Belgium
    Project lead and manager consultant. Mapped clients’ R&D pipelines to national and European innovation grants (VLAIO, HORIZON, LIFE). Secured over 10 successful projects and 7+ million in subsidies.
    Managed 10+ tax incentive dossiers for major pharmaceutical clients.
    Oversaw audits, compliance, and performed high‑stakes reporting to the government
    Horizon Europe EU LIFE subsidies VLAIO R&D grants Withholding tax exemption

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Education

  • Advanced Bachelor in Bioinformatics
    Advanced Bachelor in Bioinformatics
  • PhD - Health
    GhentUniversity
    2016
    PhD - Health

Skill set

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