Quantum Research Partnerships Manager

Zurich Instruments AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Instruments AG seeks a Research Collaboration Project Manager in Zurich to lead research and innovation projects with partners and internal teams. You will align contributions with PM, R&D, and Sales, and work on funding strategies while engaging with funding agencies and representing projects externally.

You will actively support sales activities with technical involvement and contribute to the company’s strategy and success. A motivated, collaborative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience writing research proposals and managing projects with external partners.
• Strong collaboration and international stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate partners and internal resources to drive research projects.
• Align contributions with Product Management, R&D, Sales and leadership.
• Identify sources of funding and develop funding strategies.
• Write and review project proposals and engage with funding agencies.
• Represent projects with partners, customers and at external events.
• Provide application-specific support within projects and foster new contacts.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Funding strategy

Proposal writing

International collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF/microwave equipment

Job description

Zurich Instruments AG seeks a Research Collaboration Project Manager in Zurich to lead research and innovation projects with partners and internal teams. You will align contributions with PM, R&D, and Sales, and work on funding strategies while engaging with funding agencies and representing projects externally.

You will actively support sales activities with technical involvement and contribute to the company’s strategy and success. A motivated, collaborative mindset is essential.