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

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 (w/m/d) in the area of Physical Sciences.

About Unitectra

Unitectra is the technology transfer office of the universities of Basel, Bern and Zürich. Every year we evaluate around 150 inventions, file around 70 patents and negotiate over 1,000 research contracts and licenses 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 named universities and associated institutions in the field of Physical Sciences in their collaboration with industry and in the commercial implementation of their research results. The design and negotiation of contracts is an important part of your activity. The work includes in particular:

• Drafting, checking and negotiating research contracts with domestic and foreign partners
• Evaluation of inventions regarding patentability and commercial potential
• Coordination of patent applications in cooperation with patent attorneys
• Support for the transfer and economic exploitation of technologies
• Creation of license agreements as well as conducting negotiations until the conclusion of the contract

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 field. You have several years of professional experience in the private sector in a customer-oriented role. Now you want to take the next developmental step. Additionally, you bring with you:

• Joy in communication and exchange with researchers, companies and other partners
• Interest in the pragmatic, solution-oriented design and negotiation of contracts
• Independent, proactive and structured way of working
• Ability to grasp complex issues and convey them understandably
• Business fluent German and English in speaking and writing

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

We offer

• An exciting, versatile and demanding function with a lot of scope for design
• Stimulating environment at the interface of science, economy and innovation
• Small, dedicated team and a thorough induction into technology transfer
• Workplaces in Basel, Bern and/or Zürich as well as the possibility for individual home office days

Application

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

Information from Wolfgang Henggeler (). Further information about us and our areas of activity can be found on our webpage. ->

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