Industrial Liaison Officer — EPFL

NewCHF 60'500 - 91'500

EPFL · Lausanne (VD)

Categoria: Amministrazione Contratto: full-time Salario: CHF 60'500 - 91'500

SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500

The Industry Liaison Officer develops, supports and nurtures a trustful relationship between EPFL's industrial partners and EPFL ecosystem.

You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining long-term relationship between industrial accounts and EPFL.

You will be able to identify needs and requirements to develop industry – academia collaboration.

The Industry Liaison Officer develops, supports and nurtures a trustful relationship between EPFL's industrial partners and EPFL ecosystem.
You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining long-term relationship between industrial accounts and EPFL.
Main duties and responsibilities
Foster trustful relationship with a portfolio of companies having a long-term relationship with EPFL.

Main duties and responsibilities
Foster trustful relationship with a portfolio of companies having a long-term relationship with EPFL.
Build relationships with new industry partners.
Actively contribute to the design, delivery and continuous improvement of our Open Innovation Program, ensuring a high-value experience for participating companies and alignment with institutional objectives.
Acquire a thorough understanding of companies and professors' needs and ensure appropriate collaboration models and services are developed and delivered.
Link to other EPFL entities depending on the needs.
Acquire a strong knowledge and understanding of EPFL ecosystem for helping companies to identify the right partners for their innovation projects
Be proactive in proposing new potential collaboration opportunities by following EPFL research activities.
Resolve any issues and problems the partner faces and deal with complaints to maintain trust and enrich existing collaboration.
Serve as the communication link between companies, researchers, EPFL & VPI teams and services.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organization levels and different cultures.
Excellent organizational skills and ability in problem-solving and negotiation.
Excellent presentation skills.
Languages: Fluency in English and French is required, and other languages (e.g., German/) would be a plus.
Team player, autonomous, curious with a strong commitment to results. We offer
Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Access to a diverse and dynamic community of researchers, entrepreneurs and industry experts.
A stimulating and friendly work atmosphere with excellent working conditions.
An inclusive workspace and equal opportunities for all. Remark
Only candidates who applied through EPFL website or our partner Jobup’s website will be considered.

You will work with other EPFL services and entities to promote EPFL's research competencies and innovation capabilities.
Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts using key account metrics.
Support the different VPI and EPFL industry support programs and contribute developing new services for VPI and EPFL.
Team player, autonomous, curious with a strong commitment to results.
An inclusive workspace and equal opportunities for all.
Files sent by agencies without a mandate will not be taken into account. Contract Start Date : 09/01/2026

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