Technology Transfer Manager Physical Sciences (m/f/d)

About the job

Would you like to accompany scientific innovations on their way to practical application and help shape the necessary contractual and economic framework conditions? To strengthen our team, we are filling a position as Technology Transfer Manager (m/f/d) in the field of Physical Sciences.

About Unitectra

Unitectra is the technology transfer office of the Universities of Basel, Bern and Zurich. We evaluate around 150 inventions annually, file about 70 patents and negotiate over 1,000 research contracts and licences with industry, spin-offs and academic partners. In doing so, we make an important contribution to the implementation of research results from the universities into marketable products and services.

Your tasks

You support researchers from the aforementioned universities and associated institutions in the field of Physical Sciences in collaboration with industry and in the commercial implementation of their research results. The design and negotiation of contracts is an important part of your work. The work includes in particular:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating research contracts with domestic and foreign partners
• Evaluating inventions with regard to patentability and commercial potential
• Coordinating patent applications in collaboration with patent attorneys
• Supporting the transfer and commercial exploitation of technologies
• Preparing licence agreements and conducting negotiations up to contract conclusion

Your profile

You have a university degree (at least Master’s) in the field of Physical Sciences, for example in physics, chemistry, materials science, electrical engineering or a related technical subject area. You have several years of professional experience in the private sector in a customer-oriented role. Now you want to take the next step in your development. Additionally, you bring:

• Enjoyment in communication and exchange with researchers, companies and other partners
• Interest in pragmatic, solution-oriented design and negotiation of contracts
• Independent, proactive and structured working style
• Ability to grasp complex issues and communicate them clearly
• Fluent German and English, both spoken and written

Initial experience with patents, licences or research contracts is an advantage but not a requirement.

We offer

• An exciting, varied and demanding role with plenty of scope for creativity
• Stimulating environment at the interface of science, business and innovation
• Small, dedicated team and thorough induction into technology transfer
• Workplaces in Basel, Bern and/or Zurich as well as the possibility of occasional home office days

Application

If you are interested in this exciting position and would like to become part of our committed team, we look forward to receiving your application. Please note that only applications with a motivation letter in German will be considered.

Enquiries to Wolfgang Henggeler (044 634 44 02). Further information about us and our areas of activity can be found on our website. -> www.unitectra.ch