Project Lead in Industry Engagement

University of Zü rich

UMZH Translational Medicine Accelerator

Project Lead, Industry Engagement 60 - 80 %

Start of employment to be mutually agreed. We will review applications on a rolling basis with an initial deadline of December 15th, temporary

The Translational Medicine Accelerator (TMA) of University Medicine Zurich (UMZH) identifies and promotes projects with high translational potential and supports bio-entrepreneurs who develop promising new solutions for patients with an unmet medical need. The TMA team brings together key academic and industrial expertise to support emerging science- and patient-driven medical approaches up to early clinical development. In addition, the TMA organizes two important initiatives for the ecosystem, SPARK Zurich and The UZH Life Sciences Fund.

Your responsibilities

Project Lead, Industry Engagement, will be responsible for establishing bridges between the TMA and the broader healthcare industry with a focus on providing value for future life science spinouts. Some responsibilities include:

• Surveying, tracking, and analyzing the life science research landscape across UMZH by meeting with investigators, attending events, reading publications, etc.
• Facilitating industry calls for R&D collaborations.
• Establishing and maintaining contacts and partnerships with pharma/biotech in Switzerland.
• Coaching and preparation of research to teams to prepare for external engagement on topics such as pre-clinical and clinical development, regulatory strategy, CMC, team and company development, market analysis, non-dilutive and dilutive fundraising, pitching, etc.
• Fostering academic entrepreneurship by writing guides, giving lectures, inviting speakers, on topics related to product development in the life sciences.

Your profile

• PhD in Life Sciences disciplined preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience working in industry related settings, such as discovery, business development, external innovation.
• Exposure to a breadth of development areas.
• Strong network of industry contacts and KOLs.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an understanding of the unique challenges of the academic and clinical settings.
• Strong relationship and networking skills
• Flexible and innovative personality that can be at ease working independently or collaboratively.
• Proficient in English, proficiency in German a plus

Information on your application

The opportunity to support the growth of a large range of exciting projects and promising bioentrepreneurs with a small team of experts – the perfect job for a fast-thinking, curious mind that likes variety and loves learning. Salary according to UZH standards. The initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of changing to a permanent position. UZH is an equal opportunity employer and is further responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

What we offer

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
• Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

Learning and Development

• Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
• Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

Food

• Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
• Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

Healthcare

• Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
• Free seasonal flu vaccinations
• Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

Discounts

• Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
• Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
• Special conditions on hotel reservations

Conditions of Employment

• Policies of the UZH
• Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

International Services

• Support for people from outside Switzerland

Campuses

• Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
• Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

Location

UMZH Translational Medicine Accelerator

Moussonstrasse 15, 8044 Zü rich, Switzerland

Further information

Questions about the job

Michio Painter Head TMA