Project Manager / Project Manageress

Project Manager - ETH Health Technologies

Location: Zurich, 80%-100%, fixed-term

ETH Zurich's strategy for human health is centered on leveraging expertise in research and technology to tackle critical health challenges. This includes promoting personalized health approaches and utilizing data analysis to tailor treatments and enhance health outcomes throughout the entire continuum of care. In this role, you will navigate a vast interdisciplinary network to manage core operations and cultivate innovative activities in the field of health technologies.

Project Background

The Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST) and the ETH Competence Centre for Rehabilitation Engineering and Science (RESC) play a vital role in ETH's strategy for human health. Together, they encompass over 100 professorships across disciplines such as medical technology, rehabilitation, neuroscience, and sports science. This collaborative environment aims to support translational research that effectively bridges the gap between laboratory breakthroughs and their clinical applications. You will be joining a management team in a dynamic setting focused on interdisciplinary research, development, and translation at the intersection of medicine, engineering, and life sciences.

Job Description

As a Project Manager, you will assist the management team in planning and executing core business functions, including:

• Network Management
• Fundraising
• Interdisciplinary Research Programmes
• Development Projects

You will coordinate internal teams and external partners, ensuring alignment with both the academic mission and operational standards. Your innovative mindset and pragmatic approach are essential for developing and implementing cutting-edge formats in health tech entrepreneurship, such as summer schools and incubator programs.

Profile

• Completed university degree
• Master’s or doctorate degree in engineering, natural sciences, or medical fields
• Several years of professional experience in industry, hospital/disability services, or public authorities related to health technology
• Demonstrated success in leading interdisciplinary projects
• Strong project management skills
• Experience in entrepreneurship is desirable
• Proactive personality that inspires others with ideas and vision
• Decisive, confident, self-critical, and inclusive
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in German and English (knowledge of French/Italian is a plus)

Workplace

Your workplace will be an innovative and dynamic environment where you can thrive professionally while contributing to important health technology initiatives.

We Offer

• Impactful work: Join ETH Zurich and contribute to positive societal change while advancing your professional career.
• Attractive benefits, including public transport season tickets, car-sharing options, various sports facilities through the ASVZ, childcare services, and a competitive pension plan.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

We Value Diversity

ETH Zurich is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunity, value diversity, and cultivate an environment where the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to learn how we ensure a fair workplace where everyone can grow and succeed.

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About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology. We are recognized for our excellent education, groundbreaking research, and effective transfer of knowledge into society. With over 30,000 individuals from more than 120 countries, our university promotes independent thinking and inspires excellence. Located at the heart of Europe while connecting globally, we work collaboratively to address the challenges of today and tomorrow.