Head of Technology (80-100%)

About the job

Ideas drive people. Research takes them further.

Do you want to contribute to the success of our innovative industries?

scienceindustries is the Swiss business association for chemistry, pharmaceuticals and life sciences and advocates for the world’s best framework conditions for its over 250 member companies. These companies, as the largest export industry, contribute over 50% of total exports and nearly 40% of private research expenditure in Switzerland. scienceindustries is a key member of economiesuisse, the umbrella organisation of the Swiss economy.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed individual from 1 May 2027 or by arrangement as

Head of Technology (80–100%)

New technologies are fundamentally changing the design of research, development and industrial production. In this newly oriented role, you will be responsible for central technology policy issues for the chemistry, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. You will assess opportunities as well as regulatory framework conditions of new technologies and combine technical responsibility with a cross-sectional function across scienceindustries. You will also work on important future topics around new technologies and contribute to the competitiveness of Switzerland as an industrial and innovation location.

Your tasks will include in particular:

• Monitoring, analysing and industry-specific evaluation of technological, political and regulatory developments at national and international levels
• Evaluating pioneering research and production technologies (including AI, digitalisation, automation) including assessing their potential and regulatory need for action for the chemistry, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries
• Responsibility for biotechnological topics, including the further development of genomic methods and genetic resources
• Developing positions, statements and technical bases on technology policy issues
• Supporting working groups and advising member companies on technological and regulatory matters

Your profile:

• University degree in natural sciences, engineering, economics or law, life sciences or a comparable field related to technology and innovation topics
• Good understanding of the chemistry, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries to assess the potential of new technologies and their regulatory implications and to classify them strategically
• Professional experience related to one or more technology and innovation topics, for example digitalisation and artificial intelligence, biotechnology, automation or new production technologies
• Strong interest in new research and production technologies as well as political and regulatory issues
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technological and regulatory topics, prepare them clearly and bring together different perspectives
• Enjoy working at the interface of business, science, politics and administration
• Independent, proactive and solution-oriented working style
• Negotiation skills, confident manner and strong communication skills
• Very good German and English skills; French skills are an advantage

We offer you a varied, diverse and socially relevant role with great scope for design. You can expect a small, committed team, progressive employment conditions and an attractive workplace in a central location in Zurich.

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents with a meaningful cover letter by 1 December 2026 by e-mail.

For further information, Ms Anna Bozzi is happy to assist you at Tel. 076 523 59 71.