Workload:
100% | Location: Zurich or Zug, Switzerland (on-site) | Start Date: By agreement | Contract Type: Permanent
Help Global Pharma Thrive
At Quantum Economics, we are a data-driven economics and strategy consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations make confident decisions in complex environments. Our work spans FinTech, Life Sciences, and other innovation-heavy sectors, underpinned by a strong belief in the power of quantitative insights, strategic clarity, and global collaboration.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Consultant with a PhD background in life sciences or pharmaceutical science, who excels at the intersection of science, business, and international cooperation. In this key role, you will provide data-backed strategies to advise clients, particularly focusing on Swiss-Chinese collaborations in the pharma and biotech industries.
Your Impact
- Lead and support consulting projects centered on strategic development, cross-border collaboration, and innovation management in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
- Analyze market trends, R&D pipelines, regulatory frameworks, and business models to deliver data-driven recommendations.
- Advise multinational clients on partnerships, market entry, and research collaborations between Switzerland and China.
- Facilitate stakeholder workshops and client meetings; translate technical research insights into actionable business strategies.
- Conduct due diligence and innovation scouting for pharma clients interested in Chinese markets or partnerships.
- Represent the company in interactions with key stakeholders from the Swiss and Chinese pharma/biotech industry.
What You Bring
- PhD in Life Sciences or Pharmacy, with strong academic and research credentials.
- Proven experience in pharmaceutical research, ideally with exposure to the industry side (R&D, partnerships, or strategy).
- Demonstrated collaboration or project experience involving Chinese pharma companies or Swiss-Chinese cooperation (e.g., joint ventures, tech transfers, co-developments).
- Willingness to travel for business between Switzerland and China as needed.
- Fluency in English and German is required.
- Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is highly preferred to facilitate communication with Chinese partners and clients.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills.
- Comfort in a client-facing, fast-paced consulting environment.
What We Offer
- A collaborative and inclusive team environment with a strong focus on personal development.
- High-impact projects at the intersection of science, business, and cross-border innovation.
- Opportunities to expand your network with top-tier pharma leaders and research institutions in both Switzerland and China.
- A clear development path and coaching for your consulting career.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Ready to Make an Impact?
We invite you to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. If you're passionate about life sciences, fluent in three worlds — science, business, and cultures — and eager to shape the future of global pharma, we would love to meet you.