Iina Koskinen

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Lead, research operations @ Demos Helsinki | Strategy, impact & development @ Demos Helsinki
helsinki, uusimaa, finland
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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland, Finland
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About Iina Koskinen

With over a decade of experience leading strategic initiatives in research organizations, I am a results-oriented leader skilled in translating strategies into actionable, practical solutions and meaningful impact.At Demos Helsinki, I manage research operations, overseeing 16 multidisciplinary research and innovation projects funded by the European Commission and the Strategic Research Council — representing half of the organization’s turnover.I bring clarity to ambiguity, transforming challenges into actionable solutions and ensuring processes and projects move from concept to completion within deadlines. With a strong focus on portfolio management and its long-term impact, I consistently think ahead, anticipating future needs and trends to ensure sustainable success. Key Skills:Strategic Leadership: Expertise in translating vision into action and impact, supporting organizational growth and aligning projects with long-term objectives.Operational Management: Experience in leading large and complex organizational processes into working practices.Portfolio Management: Skilled at managing complex research and innovation project portfolios, with a focus on real-world impactStakeholder Engagement: Experienced in facilitating collaboration and co-creation between researchers, industry partners, and public sector organizations.Facilitation & Workshops: Known for gentle yet firm facilitation, I bring out the best in teams and guide workshops to productive outcomes.Research Funding:Proven success in acquiring research funding from competitive funding instruments such as Horizon Europe and Strategic Research Council of FinlandConsultative Sales & Business Management: Proven success in consultative sales, responding to national and international tenders, and managing business growth.Team Leadership: Supervisory experience with a focus on team well-being, professional development, and effective recruitment.I’m eager to leverage my experience in research, development, and strategic innovation management to drive transformative impact in forward-thinking organizations.

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Demos Helsinki

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Lead, research operations @ Demos Helsinki | Strategy, impact & development
helsinki, uusimaa, finland
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demoshelsinki.fi
Employees:
59
Iina Koskinen Work Experience Details
  • Demos Helsinki
    Lead, Research Operations
    Demos Helsinki Feb 2024 - Present
    Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
    I am in charge of the smooth operational management of Demos Helsinki's research activities, which account for half of Demos Helsinki's turnover. In 2024, Demos has 16 ongoing multi-year and multidisciplinary research projects funded by the European Commission and Strategic Research Council funding instrument.On my table I have responsibilities such as:Impact of research activities in relation to the strategic objectives of the organisationthe overall process of research funding: the strategy for research growth and the supporting annual funding plan and management of research funding acquisitionSmooth project practices Overall profitability of activities and staff resourcing Securing of core funding (3 consecutive years of core funding for science and research institutes from the Ministry of Education and Culture)In addition, I enrich my knowledge on just and fair sustainable transition by working as a senior expert in selected research and shorter-term consultative projects.For example, I work as a senior expert in research projects such as NetZeroCities that supports the EU mission 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030 through identifying root causes and barriers to change, and acting as experimentation and innovation hub to test and share new methods, knowledge, and approaches. In 2023, I acted as project lead in the evaluation of Finnish Nature Panel that supports decision-making in biodiversity questions.I also have a solid experience in acquiring both research funding and selling shorter-term consultative projects and answering to national and international request for proposals.
  • Demos Helsinki
    Head Of Research Operations & Team Lead
    Demos Helsinki Dec 2021 - Mar 2024
    I am in charge of the strategic and operational management of Demos Helsinki's research activities, which account for half of Demos Helsinki's turnover. In 2024, Demos has 16 ongoing multi-year and multidisciplinary research projects funded by the European Commission and Strategic Research Council funding instrument.My key responsibilities:Impact of research activities in relation to the strategic objectives of the organisationthe overall process of research funding: the strategy for research growth and the supporting annual funding plan and management of research fundingSmooth project practices Overall profitability of activities and staff resourcing Securing of core funding (3 consecutive years of core funding for science and research institutes from the Ministry of Education and Culture)I am also a team led for Regenerative infrastructure team focusing on sustainable urban development and the built environment.My key responsibilities:Team’s impact goals and operational management Leading research funding and consultative sales in the teamProject profitabilityLeading people and their well-being and professional developmentRecruitment and HRI also have solid experience in managing and making sales on the consultative side, both selling new project ideas and responding to domestic and international public tenders.
  • Demos Helsinki
    Lead, Research Impact
    Demos Helsinki Feb 2020 - Dec 2021
    I led the development of the impact of Demos Helsinki's research projects. I was responsible for the strategic development of our impact expertise, methodology, impact planning for research funding proposals and projects. I acted as project manager for several multi-annual and multidisciplinary research projects (e.g. NetZeroCities under Horizon Europe) and as interaction manager for several projects funded by the Strategic Research Council. I also worked as a consultant on selected strategic projects for scientific and research organisations and was involved in consultative project sales.
  • Demos Helsinki
    Specialist, Research Co-Creation
    Demos Helsinki Sep 2016 - Feb 2020
    Helsinki Area, Finland
    I was specialized in impact of research and strategic stakeholder engagement between science community and society. At Demos Helsinki, I developed research impact, e.g. co-creation methodologies. With these methodologies, I facilitated interaction and impact of research among researchers and societal actors. I worked with universities (e.g. consultancy for their strategy work) and strategic research initiatives such Winland, URMI and BeMine funded by the Academy of Finland. I am co-authour of Tutkimuksesta toimintaan - tieteentekijän opas viestintään ja vaikuttamiseen (Arthouse, 2018).
  • Future Earth Finland, European Alliance, University Of Helsinki
    Science Coordinator
    Future Earth Finland, European Alliance, University Of Helsinki Jun 2014 - Aug 2016
    Helsinki, Finland
    I was involved in launching and coordinating Future Earth Finland and European Alliance for Global Change Research, a Finnish and an European network for global change research, bringing together researchers and knowledge users to jointly design solutions to sustainability challenges. The networks were led by Professor Markku Kulmala as part of the University of Helsinki. The networks were instrumental in bringing and building co-creation practices and thinking to Finland, which is reflected in, for example, the objectives of strategic research funding.I was in charge of the strategic planning and operational coordination of stakeholder interaction. My responsibilities included designing and implementing as a coordinator the concept of Living Lab of Global Change Research - an interdisciplinary and multi-actor network aiming at creating an interface between research, decision-making, business, and civil society; Advancing the understanding of global change as a phenomenon; Creating spaces for interaction between scientists of different disciplines and stakeholders to advance mutual learning and understanding and to incubate ideas for new collaborative projects; Developing participatory engagement methods with EU FP7 research project PE2020 - Public Engagement (Future Earth Finland Living lab of global change research has been chosen as a pilot case for PE2020); Designing and organizing co-design training, workshops and other events for the scientists and stakeholders; Coordination of communication activities (internal and external communications, project brand image and visual appearance, media relations, marketing communications and shared communication tools (social media) of Future Earth Finland, European Alliance of Global Change Research
  • Council Of Finnish Academies
    Communications Officer
    Council Of Finnish Academies Apr 2013 - May 2014
    Helsinki, Finland
    Coordination of Communications at the Council of Finnish Academies, a cooperative body for the four science academies in Finland. Writing and assisting in reports on science policy, scientific advice and international research collaboration. Responsibilities included also the coordination of communications of the European Group of the International Council of Science ICSU.
  • Tieteen Päivät
    Communications Officer
    Tieteen Päivät 2012 - 2013
    Coordination of Communications of the biggest science festival in Finland. Responsibilities included planning and coordination of the event, communications and media relations, social media.
  • Tammi Publishing House
    Independent Philosophy Translator
    Tammi Publishing House 2009 - 2011
    Translations:2011 Simone de Beauvoir: Toinen sukupuoli II – Eletty kokemus, translation by Iina Koskinen, Hanna Lukkari ja Erika Ruonakoski, Helsinki, Tammi. (Finnish translation of Le Deuxième Deuxième sexe).2009 Simone de Beauvoir: Toinen sukupuoli I – Tosiasiat ja myytit, translation by Iina Koskinen, Hanna Lukkari ja Erika Ruonakoski, Helsinki, Tammi. (Finnish translation of Le Deuxième sexe).

Iina Koskinen Skills

Public Engagement Social Media Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Sustainable Development International Team Coordination Communication Research Funding Participatory Methods Science Policy Event Organizing Fasilitating Discussions Codesign Of Research Solutions Oriented Research Coordination Philosophy Sustainability Environmental Policy Science Impact

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