Technology Transfer Manager Life Sciences
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Zürich
- Company
- Unitectra AG, Scheuchzerstrasse 21, 8006 Zürich
- First posted
Technology Transfer Manager Life Sciences (w/m/d)
Technology Transfer Manager Life Sciences (w/m/d)
80-100% | Patents, licenses, research contracts
Would you like to accompany scientific innovations from universities on their way to practical application? To strengthen our team, we are filling a position as Technology Transfer Manager (w/m/d) with a focus on Life Sciences.
About Unitectra
Unitectra is the technology transfer office of the universities of Basel, Bern and Zürich. We evaluate around 150 inventions annually, file about 70 patents and negotiate over 1,000 research contracts and licenses with industry, spin-offs and academic partners. In doing so, we make an important contribution to the implementation of research results from the universities into marketable products and services.
Your tasks
You support researchers in the field of Life Sciences in collaborating with industry and in the commercial implementation of their research results. This includes in particular:
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating research contracts with domestic and foreign partners
Evaluation of inventions with regard to patentability and commercial potential
Coordination of patent applications in cooperation with patent attorneys
Support of the transfer and the economic exploitation of technologies
Creation of license agreements and conducting negotiations until the contract is concluded
Your profile
You have a university degree in the field of Life Sciences, e.g. biology, biochemistry, pharmacy or medicine. You have several years of professional experience in the private sector in a customer-oriented role. Now you want to take the next developmental step. Additionally, you bring:
Joy in negotiating, in communication and exchange with researchers, companies and other partners
Interest in dealing in depth with contracts as well as scientific, technical and legal issues
Independent, proactive and structured way of working
Ability to grasp complex matters and convey them understandably
Proficient German and very good English in speaking and writing
Initial experience with patents, licenses and research contracts would be a plus.
We offer
A exciting, versatile and demanding function with a lot of creative freedom
Stimulating environment at the interface of science, economy and innovation
Small, dedicated team and sound induction into technology transfer
Workplaces in Basel, Bern and/or Zürich; possibility for individual home office days
Application
If you are interested in this exciting position and would like to become part of our dedicated team, we look forward to your application. Information from Gisi (). Further information about us and our areas of activity can be found on our webpage: jpide8806ccjm jit0834jm jiy26jm
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