Is the AI Hub of the University of Zurich - one of Europe's leading comprehensive universities, spanning 7 faculties from medicine and law to the natural sciences and social sciences. We connect over 200 researchers across disciplines, co-organize AI+X, support the growing community, and are building the Fellowship Program to support outstanding PhD researchers working at the intersection of AI and society.The Hub is a one stop shop for everything AI at the University of Zurich. Teachers and staff find tools, courses and inspiration on the usage of AI, external partners find (research) collaborations through and the initiative promotes the safe and responsible use of AI in research, teaching and among UZH staff colleagues.Industry & Partnership Manager Your responsibilitiesBuild and manage a pipeline of industry partners and fellowship sponsors across pharma, finance, tech, and public sector. You will have clear annual revenue targets for fellowship sponsorships and industry programs.Design, pitch, and close tailored partnership agreements - from first conversation to signed contractYou are comfortable operating as a player-coach: personally driving key deals while shaping our partnership strategy and basic processes (CRM, reporting).Own the industry-facing dimension of the Fellowship Program, including coordination with the UZH FoundationDevelop new partnership formats and translate 's research offering into compelling value propositionsRepresent at key ecosystem events and help organize our flagship events (AI+X Summit, AI Town-halls)Contribute to grant applications and strategic planning as part of a small, collaborative teamReport regularly on pipeline, probability-weighted revenue, and partner retention, and adjust your approach based on dataYour profileWe are looking for an Industry & Partnership Manager who knows how to turn world-class research into partner-ships that industry actually wants to sign. Your primary mandate: build 's industry revenue base - through fellowship sponsorships, corporate affiliate programs, and tailored research collaboration formats - and make sure partners stay engaged and see real value.You will own the full partnership cycle: identify prospects, build relationships, design the offer, negotiate, close, and retain. The main selling point is the Fellowship Program - co-funding outstanding AI researchers in exchange for research collaboration and talent access - but we're looking for someone creative enough to de-velop new formats and connect UZH's unique interdisciplinary AI strength (AI & medicine, AI & law, AI & finance, AI & society and more) to what industry actually needs.Because we're a small team, you'll also contribute to events, community activities, and other project tasks. We're looking for someone who is energized by that, not put off by it.What we offerOur employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. Find out more: LocationStrategic Projects - Information on your applicationQuestionnaire, CV, motivation letter and references, via the job portal.Further informationQuestions about the jobChristy AerneCommunity, Communication and Events lead Working at UZHThe University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! j4id10265866a j4it0727a j4iy26a
