Technology Transfer Manager

Lausanne

Key information

Publication date:27 October 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Temporary
Place of work: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.

Mission

As Technology Transfer Manger within the Technology Transfer Office, you manage, protect and license EPFL's intellectual property, in particular in the fields of ICT, artificial intelligence software, data sciences, and electrical engineering. You are in charge of prospecting, negotiating and drafting agreements with industrial partners, including research collaborations and licenses.

Main duties and responsibilities

Promote and develop prospects for technology transfer and licensing

Evaluate inventions and software of industrial interest, participate in defining the protection and commercialization strategy (patents, licenses, etc.), monitor its execution and manage its administrative and financial aspects (profits & losses)

Negotiate and draft contracts with companies, in English and French language, relating to collaborations, technology transfer agreements, options and licenses, monitor and manage the execution of these contracts and the post-deal activities (fees, royalties, equity revenues and distributions according to EPFL directives)

Monitor and coordinate activities in connection with patent attorneys and offices, including filing and prosecution

Train and advise researchers and entrepreneurs of start-up projects about management, protection and enhancement of EPFL intellectual property

Create opportunities to de-risk and accelerate technologies with proof-of-concept funds

Profile

MSc or PhD degree in electrical engineering, computer and communication sciences, additional degree in IP law a plus

Proven industrial and research experiences, minimum 5 years

Demonstrated skills in the fields of software, data sciences, artificial intelligence, electrical engineering and related applications

Confirmed experience in new products development or technology scouting in high-tech companies or start-ups

Additional practices of negotiating sponsored research agreements, licenses and managing patent matters are an asset

Oral and written fluency required in French and English

Very good communication, negotiation, drafting and project management skills

Interest in the promotion of scientific research, contact with companies, legal aspects related to technology transfer and intellectual property are a necessary basis