Industry Liaison Officer

EPFL est a la recherche d'un(e) Industry Liaison Officer pour son site de Lausanne.

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.
Industry Liaison Officer
Description courte
The Industry Liaison Officer develops, supports and nurtures a trustful relationship between EPFL's industrial partners and EPFL ecosystem. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining long-term relationship between industrial accounts and EPFL. You will be able to identify needs and requirements to develop industry - academia collaboration. You will be the privileged point of contact for all kinds of collaboration models. You will work with other EPFL services and entities to promote EPFL's research competencies and innovation capabilities.
Mission
In this position, you will be part of the Industrial Liaison Office and work closely with all the units of the Vice-Presidency for Innovation and Impact (VPI), developing a solid knowledge of the EPFL Innovation ecosystem, including research laboratories, students and startups, to become a privileged point of contact for a portfolio of companies and a trusted point of contact for researchers. In addition, you will contribute to the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of EPFL Open Innovation Program, creating value for participating companies while strengthening long-term engagement with EPFL.
Main duties and responsibilities
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Foster trustful relationship with a portfolio of companies having a long-term relationship with EPFL.
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Build relationships with new industry partners.
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Actively contribute to the design, delivery and continuous improvement of our Open Innovation Program, ensuring a high-value expertise for participating companies and alignment with institutional objectives.
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Acquire a thorough understanding of companies and professors' needs and ensure appropriate collaboration models and services are developed and delivered. Link to other EPFL entities depending on the needs.
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Acquire a strong knowledge and understanding of EPFL ecosystem for helping companies to identify the right partners for their innovation projects
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Be proactive in proposing new potential collaboration opportunities by following EPFL research activities.
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Resolve any issues and problems the partner faces and deal with complaints to maintain trust and enrich existing collaboration.
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Serve as the communication link between companies, researchers, EPFL & VPI teams and services.
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Represent the VPI and organize industrial visits.
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Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts using key account metrics.
Other activities
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Support the different VPI and EPFL industry support programs and contribute developing new services for VPI and EPFL.
Profile
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Scientific or engineering background (Master degree, Ph.D. a plus), with a specialization in Life Sciences.
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Passion for science and technology-driven innovation
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Three to five years of relevant background and/or training or equivalent combination.
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Former experience in product development and/or innovation management in a technology company.
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Experience in providing solutions based on customer needs.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organization levels and different cultures.
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Excellent organizational skills and ability in problem-solving and negotiation.
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Excellent presentation skills.
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Languages: Fluency in English and French is required, and other languages (e.g., German/) would be a plus.
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Team player, autonomous, curious with a strong commitment to results.
We offer
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Collaborative and innovative work environment.
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Access to a diverse and dynamic community of researchers, entrepreneurs and industry experts.
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A stimulating and friendly work atmosphere with excellent working conditions.
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An inclusive workspace and equal opportunities for all.
Remark
Only candidates who applied through EPFL website or our partner Jobup's website will be considered. Files sent by agencies without a mandate will not be taken into account.
Informations
Contract Start Date : 09/01/2026
Activity Rate Min : 80,00
Activity Rate Max : 100,00
Contract Type: CDD
Duration: 1 year renewable
Reference: 2306

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