Project Lead, External Engagement - Zurich, Schweiz - Therapy Development Accelerator (TDA)

Beschreibung

Therapy Development Accelerator (TDA)_

Project Lead, External Engagement

60-80 % :The Therapy Development Accelerator of University Medicine Zurich (UMZH) at the University of Zurich identifies and promotes projects with high translational potential and supports bio-entrepreneurs who develop promising new therapies for patients with an unmet medical need. The TDA team brings together key academic and industrial expertise to support emerging science
- and patient-driven therapeutic approaches up to early clinical development. In addition, the TDA organizes two important initiatives for the community, SPARK Zurich and The UZH Life Sciences Fund.


Your responsibilities:

Project Lead, External Engagement, will be responsible for establishing and managing partnerships between UMZH and outside industry, private investors, and foundations.

The Project Lead will work closely with the Head/Deputy Head of the TDA to implement some of the following activities:

- surveying, tracking, and analyzing the life science research landscape across UMZH by meeting with investigators, attending events, reading publications, etc.
- establishing and maintaining contacts and partnerships with pharma, biotech, and investment communities active 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.
- providing access to network and actively building network, both in industry and academia; organization of networking events
- fostering academic entrepreneurship by writing guides, giving lectures within the university environment and involvement in teaching activities at UZH


Your profile:

• BA in life sciences or related disciplines (MA, MBA, or PhD preferred)
• 12 years minimum experience working with startups, and/or early stage technology, for example, as a founder or in business development, pharma/biotech, investment, technology transfer or healthcare consulting roles.

- broad experience of the drug-, medical device-, diagnostics-, and digital health development
- entrepreneurial mindset with an understanding of the unique challenges of the academic and clinical setting
- strong relationship and networking skills
- flexible and innovative personality that can be at ease working independently or collaboratively.
- proficient in English, good knowledge of German preferred, basic German required


What we offer:

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.


Place of work:
Zurich