Your tasks will include, to:

• Support, advise and coach spin-off projects, startups and innovation activities in the area of Biotech, Health and Medicine at the University of Bern and the Inselspital, Bern University Hospital.
• Support, advise and coach research groups willing to get innovation-related non dilutive funds to start their endeavour.
• Explore and develop Open Innovation collaborations with industry partners.
• Develop and support activities that foster entrepreneurship and innovation in Biotech, Health and Medicine.
• Pro-actively manage relations with key partners and stakeholders, and actively engage with the Bernese and Swiss innovation and startup ecosystem.
• Strengthen the profile of the University of Bern and the Inselspital as a thriving innovation hub in biotech, health and medicine.

Your profile

• Academic degree at master's or doctoral level related to biotech, health, medicine and technology (i.e. Chemistry, Medtech, Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmaceutics).
• Professional experience of several years in industry, with customers responsibilities, strong network in the clinical or regulatory environment as a plus.
• Experience in grants applications and non-dilutive funding applications.
• Interest for the startup world, with knowledge of the Swiss ecosystem.
• Excellent stakeholder management and networking skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken German or French and English.

Our offer

• Small, dynamic and friendly team, where your contribution will have an immediate impact.
• Flexible working hours.
• Remote working, up to 50% of the employment rate.
• High degree of independence and personal responsibility.
• Connection with the Swiss startup ecosystem and possibility of expanding the network beyond the Swiss borders.
• Fascinating insights and active involvement in innovation projects of the University of Bern and the Inselspital.

"Innovation and Startup Advisor – Biotech, Health, Medicine".