Innovation Lead: Science-to-Market, Europe/Remote

Jobgether; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

European travel

Work from home flexibility

International collaboration

Job summary

Jobgether is partnering to fill an Innovation Lead role based in Switzerland. The position focuses on transforming scientific discoveries into commercially viable solutions through hands-on project leadership and IP development.

You will bridge research, technology development, and business opportunities while collaborating with universities, partners, and multidisciplinary teams across Europe. English fluency and willingness to travel within Europe are required.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Life Sciences, Biology or related field.
• Demonstrated ability translating research into applied services or opportunities.
• Strong project management mindset with ability to lead complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a defined segment of the Innovation and IP pipeline, overseeing initiatives from initial assessment and scoping through execution.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize innovation opportunities in line with strategic objectives and commercial priorities.
• Translate research and technologies into compelling value propositions, business cases, and roadmaps.
• Lead technology development and applied-service projects, ensuring delivery against milestones and budgets.
• Transform early-stage concepts into structured action plans with objectives, deliverables, responsibilities, and milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to advance projects toward market readiness.
• Develop and maintain relationships with universities, research institutions, technology partners, and licensees.
• Support technology transfer, licensing, and IP commercialization.
• Monitor and communicate progress, identifying risks and next steps.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Life Sciences degree

PhD advantageous

Job description

Jobgether is partnering to fill an Innovation Lead role based in Switzerland. The position focuses on transforming scientific discoveries into commercially viable solutions through hands-on project leadership and IP development.

You will bridge research, technology development, and business opportunities while collaborating with universities, partners, and multidisciplinary teams across Europe. English fluency and willingness to travel within Europe are required.