Empa, Materials Science and Technology
Dübendorf
Head of Business Development (80-100%) (a)
- 14 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Dübendorf
About the job
Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, the approximately 1,100 employees at Empa make decisive contributions for the benefit of society towards a liveable future. Empa is a research institution within the ETH domain.
Head of Business Development (80-100%) (a)
The Real Estate Department is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of Empa's infrastructure. It also serves as the joint client representation body for three research institutions within the ETH domain.
As a staff unit with specialist and leadership responsibilities, you are the central contact person for organisational development and digitalisation – for all three line areas Construction & Projects, Technology & Operations, as well as Management & Services, and overarching for the department as a whole. In addition, you lead a small team both professionally and personally.
Your tasks
You identify and implement strategies for organisational development and digitalisation and lead and coordinate related IT and business development projects while adhering to quality, schedule, and cost targets. You evaluate and implement new technologies and solutions for process optimisation and lead a small team (2-3 employees) in the areas of application management and data management both professionally and personally. In collaboration with department and division heads, you help develop digitalisation strategies and shape the "Empa Real Estate Strategy" in the areas of business development and IT. You analyse existing and newly emerging requirements from the federal government, ETH Board, and KBOB regarding the digitalisation of real estate management and develop concepts to optimise and digitalise administrative processes and services for employees and internal customers. Additionally, you advise and train employees in the use of new technologies and support management with reports and presentations.
Your profile
You have a completed degree in business informatics, business administration, or a related field; additional qualifications in business development or IT management are advantageous. You bring several years of professional experience in business development, ideally in the real estate sector or public sector, as well as proven experience in leading and executing IT and digitalisation projects. Experience in the professional and personnel management of employees is beneficial. You are familiar with project management and proficient in using agile methods and tools.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking as well as a high affinity for digital technologies and innovations characterise you, as does a team- and solution-oriented working style. You communicate fluently in German and have very good English skills, both spoken and written. Your workplace is in Dübendorf; you benefit from independent scheduling of your working hours with flexible working time options.
Our offer
In an exciting research environment, we offer you diverse tasks at the interface of organisational development, digitalisation, and real estate management, as well as an innovative, interdisciplinary environment where sustainable solutions are in demand.
You will find ample scope for independent, entrepreneurial action and a team-oriented environment where initiative, reliability, and commitment are valued.
"a" in our job advertisements stands for "all". We live a culture of inclusion and respect. Everyone who is enthusiastic about innovative, sustainable, and meaningful activities is welcome here – that is all that matters.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a cover letter, CV, certificates, diplomas, and contact details of two referees. Please submit these exclusively via our application portal. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered.
