Strategic Launch Lead for National Research Platform

École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL; Mittelwallis; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Opportunity to shape a national vision

Dynamic, interdisciplinary environment

Zusammenfassung

École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) seeks a Research Center Development Advisor to shape MCAS from its inception, starting with the EPFL Valais Wallis site. You will work with the NCCR Director to define a strategic roadmap and align EPFL services, government and industry partners, and funding streams.

Role requires leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders while delivering concrete plans, budgets, and milestone-driven roadmaps for a national

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or PhD in science, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, business development, innovation management, or setting up research infrastructures or technology platforms.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop the strategic plan for the launch of MCAS, initially focused on the EPFL Valais Wallis site, including its mission, governance, access model, service portfolio, and operating model.
• Design a financial sustainability model, including cost structures, pricing of services, and diversified funding streams.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping and needs assessments across academia, industry, and government, translating findings into the MCAS value proposition.
• Coordinate with EPFL services and NCCR partner institutions to align the centre's setup with institutional frameworks.
• Map the landscape of related Swiss research infrastructures and identify opportunities for future partnerships.
• Establish a phased launch roadmap with milestones, resources, and risk management.
• Support industry engagement and partnership development in coordination with the NCCR's TK transfer activities.
• Prepare strategic documents, business plans, and presentations for NCCR Management, EPFL leadership, and funding bodies.

Kenntnisse

Strategic planning

Business development

Innovation management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Independent working

Ausbildung

Master's degree or PhD in science/engineering/business administration

Jobbeschreibung

École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) seeks a Research Center Development Advisor to shape MCAS from its inception, starting with the EPFL Valais Wallis site. You will work with the NCCR Director to define a strategic roadmap and align EPFL services, government and industry partners, and funding streams.

Role requires leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders while delivering concrete plans, budgets, and milestone-driven roadmaps for a national