UMZH Translational Medicine Accelerator
Project Lead, Entrepreneurship & SPARK Zurich 80 - 100 %
Start of employment 01.09.2025The Translational Medicine 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 TMA team brings together key academic and industrial expertise to support emerging science- and patient-driven healthcare approaches up to early clinical development. In addition, the TMA organizes two important initiatives for the community, SPARK Zurich and The UZH Life Sciences Fund.
Your responsibilities
Project Lead, Entrepreneurship & SPARK Zurich, will be responsible for a wide range of activities within the TMA, directly reporting to the Head of the TMA. These include:
- coaching and providing expertise to individual projects, helping to shape their trajectory from an idea to a successful spinout. Topics include pre-clinical and clinical development, regulatory strategy, CMC, team and company development, market analysis, non-dilutive and dilutive fundraising, pitching, etc.
- organizing SPARK Zurich on a quarterly basis – selecting and preparing projects as well as maintaining a network of key advisers.
- establishing and maintaining contacts and partnerships with pharma, biotech, and investment communities active in Switzerland.
- fostering academic entrepreneurship by writing guides, giving lectures within the university environment and involvement in teaching activities at UZH.
- increasing visibility of UMZH/TMA through external engagement and participation in panels, juries, other events.
Your profile
BA in life sciences or related disciplines (MA, MBA, or PhD preferred)
- 2-4 years minimum experience working with start-ups, 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
- outstanding communication ability
- flexible and innovative personality that can be at ease working independently or collaboratively.
- proficiency in English and German required.
- domain expertise in cancer drug development or medical devices/diagnostics, 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
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Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/explore/work.html
We will review applications on a rolling basis
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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