Technology Transfer Manager: in Life Sciences — Universität Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a large number of attractive positions in various disciplines and professional fields.
With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the university offers an inspiring working environment in cutting-edge research and education.
Use your talent and skills with us.
- As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a large number of attractive positions in various disciplines and professional fields.
- With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the university offers an inspiring working environment in cutting-edge research and education.
- They support researchers in the field of life sciences in cooperation with industry and in the commercial implementation of their research results. This includes in particular:
- Drawing up, reviewing and negotiating research contracts with domestic and foreign partners:
- Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers.
Main responsibilities
- They support researchers in the field of life sciences in cooperation with industry and in the commercial implementation of their research results. This includes in particular:
- Drawing up, reviewing and negotiating research contracts with domestic and foreign partners:
- Evaluation of inventions with regard to patentability and commercial potential
What the company offers
- Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers.
Application process
- Coordination of patent applications in cooperation with patent attorneys:
- Support for the transfer and economic exploitation of technologies
- Preparation of license agreements and conduct negotiations until the conclusion of the contract Requirements
- They 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 task.
- Now you want to take the next development step. In addition, bring with you:
- Enjoy negotiating, communicating and exchanging ideas with researchers, companies and other partners:
- Interested in dealing in depth with contracts as well as scientific, technical and legal issues
Additional details
- They support researchers in the field of life sciences in cooperation with industry and in the commercial implementation of their research results. This includes in particular:
- Preparation of license agreements and conduct negotiations until the conclusion of the contract
- Now you want to take the next development step. In addition, bring with you:
- Initial experience with patents, licenses and research contracts would be a plus.
Notes and original content
- They support researchers in the field of life sciences in cooperation with industry and in the commercial implementation of their research results.
- This includes in particular:
- Requirements
- Now you want to take the next development step.
- In addition, bring with you:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Zürich offer for this role?
Universität Zürich lists CHF 94'500 - 143'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Zürich offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Universität Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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