Innovation and Startup Advisor – Biotech, Health, Medicine 70 - 100 %
The University of Bern educates over 19,500 students, employing more than 7,800 people in around 150 institutes and 9 competence centres, in over 90 different locations. The Innovation Office is housed within the Vice-Rectorate Research and Innovation; its mission being to promote and strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Bern and the Inselspital, Bern University Hospital as a cornerstone of future success. As a catalyst, the Innovation Office accelerates the further development of ideas and inventions and strengthens the transfer of innovative research and teaching to business and society.
Your tasks will include:
* Support, advise and coach spin-off projects, startups and innovation activities in the area of Biotech, Health and Medicine at the University of Bern and the Inselspital, Bern University Hospital.
* Support, advise and coach research groups willing to get innovation-related non-dilutive funds to start their endeavour.
* Explore and develop Open Innovation collaborations with industry partners.
* Develop and support activities that foster entrepreneurship and innovation in Biotech, Health and Medicine.
* Pro-actively manage relations with key partners and stakeholders, and actively engage with the Bernese and Swiss innovation and startup ecosystem.
* Strengthen the profile of the University of Bern and the Inselspital as a thriving innovation hub in biotech, health and medicine.
Your profile:
* Academic degree at master’s or doctoral level related to biotech, health, medicine and technology (i.e., Chemistry, Medtech, Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmaceutics).
* Professional experience of several years in industry, with customer responsibilities, strong network in the clinical or regulatory environment as a plus.
* Experience in grants applications and non-dilutive funding applications.
* Interest in the startup world, with knowledge of the Swiss ecosystem.
* Excellent stakeholder management and networking skills.
* Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken German or French and English.
Our offer:
* Small, dynamic and friendly team, where your contribution will have an immediate impact.
* Remote working, up to 50% of the employment rate.
* High degree of independence and personal responsibility.
* Connection with the Swiss startup ecosystem and possibility of expanding the network beyond the Swiss borders.
* Fascinating insights and active involvement in innovation projects of the University of Bern and the Inselspital.
Contact:
Should this peak your interest and you have any questions, contact Elsa Callini, Senior Innovation and Startup Advisor at the University of Bern by e-mail elsa.callini@unibe.ch or phone +41 31 684 51 05.
We are looking forward to receiving your application! Please send your CV, Motivation Letter and Work Certificates (if possible in 1 pdf) by e-mail to: Innovationoffice@unibe.ch with the Subject “Innovation and Startup Advisor – Biotech, Health, Medicine“
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