Partnership Development Manager - EPFL AI Center (80% - 100%)

EPFL; Rorschach; In loco; CHF 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

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EPFL is seeking a dynamic Partnership and Business Developer to drive strategic industry partnerships for the EPFL AI Center and the Swiss National AI Institute on campus in Lausanne, Switzerland. The role focuses on building trusted relationships with industry partners and researchers, shaping collaboration models, and guiding projects from initiation to execution.

You will engage with EPFL, ETHZ AI Center, and the VPI to understand needs, identify partners, and deliver tailored solutions while

Competenze

• Degree in science or engineering (Master or Doctorate).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in dynamic environments.
• Experience in product development and/or innovation management in tech or consulting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-cultural collaboration.
• Proficiency in English and French.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute strategic industry partnership programs.
• Support and manage lifecycle of partnership programs.
• Interact with stakeholders inside and outside EPFL and with ETHZ AI Center.
• Collaborate with EPFL Innovation ecosystem including labs, students and startups.
• Build relationships with new industry partners and identify opportunities.
• Propose collaboration opportunities by following EPFL research activities.
• Serve as communication link between companies, researchers and EPFL teams.
• Organize industrial visits and meetings; prepare progress reports.

Conoscenze

Advanced relationship management

English & French proficiency

Strategic partnership development

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Master or Doctorate in science/engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Mission

The EPFL Al Center focuses on advancing research, education and innovation in Al at EPFL and beyond. It is at the core of a vibrant EPFL community and dynamic external ecosystem that includes a large number of partners and stakeholders in Al, including academia, industry, government, and international organisations.

Mission

The EPFL Al Center focuses on advancing research, education and innovation in Al at EPFL and beyond. It is at the core of a vibrant EPFL community and dynamic external ecosystem that includes a large number of partners and stakeholders in Al, including academia, industry, government, and international organisations.
Location: EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland (this position requires being physically on campus)
Are you passionate about driving positive impact in our society through AI? Are you motivated to help EPFL unleash its enormous potential in AI and position the institution at the forefront of AI in Switzerland and worldwide? Do you have experience in establishing and managing excellent collaborations between researchers and industry partners?
The EPFL AI Center focuses on advancing research, education and innovation in AI at EPFL and beyond. It is at the core of a vibrant EPFL community and dynamic external ecosystem that includes a large number of partners and stakeholders in AI, including academia, industry, government, and international organisations. To supplement our team, we seek a dynamic Partnership and Business Developer with a can-do mindset. The Partnership and Business Developer builds, supports and nurtures a trustful relationship between industrial partners and the research, education and innovation ecosystem of the EPFL AI Center and the Swiss National AI Institute. You will be able to identify needs and requirements to develop industry-academia collaboration. You will be a privileged point of contact for multiple collaboration models in the various EPFL AI Center initiatives.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Your mission will be to develop and execute strategic industry partnership programs in the EPFL AI Center and the Swiss National AI Institute, as well as support and manage the whole lifecycle of different partnership programs.

In the course of this, you will interact with a large number of stakeholders in- and outside EPFL, and collaborate tightly with ETHZ AI Center. You will also work closely with the EPFL Vice-Presidency for Innovation and Impact (VPI), developing a solid knowledge of the EPFL Innovation ecosystem, including research laboratories, students and startups, to become a privileged point of contact for a portfolio of companies in the AI industry and a trusted point of contact for researchers in the EPFL AI Center.

• Build relationships with new industry partners, identify new potential industry partners in AI (prospecting, networking, market research,…)
• Be proactive in proposing new potential collaboration opportunities by following EPFL research activities
• Resolve any issues and problems the partner faces and deal with complaints to maintain trust and enrich existing collaboration
• Serve as the communication link between companies, researchers, EPFL AI Center, Swiss National AI Institute, as well as EPFL & VPI teams and services, for industry partnerships in AI
• Represent the EPFL AI Center and the Swiss National AI Institute, and organize industrial visits and meetings.
• Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts using key account metrics.
• Acquire a thorough understanding of companies and professors' needs and ensure appropriate collaboration models and services are delivered. Link to other EPFL entities depending on the needs.
• Acquire a strong knowledge and understanding of the EPFL AI ecosystem for helping companies to identify the right partners for their innovation projects

Profile

• Degree in science or engineering (Master or Doctorate), demonstrating in-depth understanding of entrepreneurial or project management processes and solid scientific expertise, ideally in AI;
• At least 3 years of of relevant experience, ideally in a dynamic environment;
• Former experience in product development and/or innovation management in a technology company, or consulting. Experience in providing solutions based on customer needs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organization levels and different cultures.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability in problem-solving and negotiation.
• Desire to create a wider impact through your work. Passion for the field of AI.
• Team player, autonomous, curious with a strong commitment to results.
• Familiarity with research and education sectors;
• Proficiency in English and French.

We offer

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Access to a diverse and dynamic community of researchers, entrepreneurs and industry experts.
• A stimulating and friendly work atmosphere with excellent working conditions.
• An inclusive workspace and equal opportunities for all.

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Informations

Contract Start Date : December 1, 2026

Activity Rate Min : 80.00

Activity Rate Max : 100.00

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 1 year, possibly renewable

Reference: 2586

Please note that only applications meeting the criteria of the advertisement will be considered.