Job Opportunities in Switzerland

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of the selection of projects in close collaboration with the AO governance bodies.
• Project selection preparation includes evaluation of business planning, IP strategy, regulatory strategy, technical feasibility, clinical strategy.
• Project Portfolio Management of a portfolio of app. 20 projects including reporting to the AO Executive Committee and the AO Foundation Board.
• Close collaboration with AO units, AO governance bodies and clinical AO expert groups to ensure achievement of project goals and alignment of activities.
• Negotiate collaboration terms and lead contracting with selected project teams/companies and with suppliers.
• Supporting the portfolio projects with expertise, network and selection of the external partners.
• Finding appropriate partners to commercialize projects or support application of project outcomes within the AO organization.
• Manage a team of 4 highly qualified employees.
• Interface to internal and external stakeholders in a complex organization.
• Responsible for the Tech Transfer budget.

Job Requirements

• Master in natural science, engineering, or economics
• Min 10 years of professional experience, out of it min 5 years in Med Tech environment (Development and Marketing).
• Experience in business planning of medical devices.
• Experience in contracting and collaboration with external partners in the field of medical devices.
• Experience in the development process of medical devices including definition of IP, clinical and regulatory strategies.
• Experience in project- and project portfolio management.
• Certain level of experience in the following areas:

• Negotiation of contract terms incl. licensing models, convertible loans or equity
• Innovation funding application processes
• Out-licensing or selling of assets like patents and technologies in Med Tech

• Team leadership and stakeholder management in a complex organization.