Junior Project Manager (60-80%)

Stryker Corporation; Deutschland; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A Swiss innovation firm seeks a motivated Junior Project Manager (60-80%) for its office in Lausanne to manage startup programs and workshops. You will be responsible for organizing entrepreneurial events and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a background in business or technical fields and are business fluent in French and English. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the vibrant Swiss startup ecosystem and contribute to innovative projects.

Qualifikationen

• Outgoing and highly motivated personality who likes to get people on board.
• Passion for innovation and high-tech entrepreneurship.
• Business fluent in French (native/C2) and English (C1/C2).

Aufgaben

• Responsible for successful operations of startup programs.
• Independently organize and execute workshops and events.
• Interact with founders, trainers, investors, and ecosystem partners.

Kenntnisse

Event management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Digital tools

Marketing

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or master's degree in a business-related or technical field

Tools

CRM

Office tools

Video conferencing

Social media

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

"World-class Startups. Swiss made." Since 2004, Venturelab has been designing and operating flagship startup programs in Switzerland such as Venture Kick, Venture Leaders, the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award or the Innosuisse Start-up Training to support the best entrepreneurial talents. Together with successful founders, academic and industry partners, we help high-tech and life science entrepreneurs build their startups, get funded and accelerate their global business development. In order to successfully perform our tasks in this innovative environment, we need a convincing team in the background: We are looking for a versatile, entrepreneurial

Junior Project Manager (60-80%) for our office at EPFL Innovation Park in Lausanne (Switzerland).

Your Mission

You are part of a young team responsible for the successful operations of our startup programs, including the independent organization and execution of entrepreneurial workshops and events, from planning and promotion to implementation and controlling. You are the creative and organizational driver interacting with founders, trainers, investors, and ecosystem partners. Your main focus is our 5-day training "Innosuisse Start-up Training", where you are responsible for entrepreneurial workshops in the Romandie. Furthermore, you are supporting university events, workshops with our corporate partners, or the annual TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award.

Expected Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a business-related or technical field (university, ETH/EPFL, university of applied sciences)
• Outgoing and highly motivated personality who likes to get people on board
• Passion for innovation and high-tech entrepreneurship (startup experience is a plus)
• Good communication skills (promotion, marketing)
• Experience in event management is a plus
• Being able to work in a team as well as independently with partners, universities and students
• Comfortable in a digital environment (office tools, social media, CRM, video conferencing)
• Business fluent in French (native/C2) and English (C1/C2)

Application Process

Only apply through the form below with a meaningful CV and cover letter in English. Mention why you want to work for Venturelab, what attracts you to the Swiss startup ecosystem, and what the three most promising Swiss startups are in your opinion.

Employment level: 60-80%

Workplace: EPFL Innovation Park, Lausanne

Contact: Philipp Winteler, Co-Managing Director, Venturelab, [e-mail]

Application deadline: February 28, 2026

Selection for interviews: ongoing

Start: As soon as possible