Client Engagement Manager (f/m/d)

The SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics is an internationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to biological and biomedical data science. Its data scientists are passionate about creating knowledge and solving complex questions in many fields from biodiversity and evolution to medicine. They provide essential databases and software platforms as well as bioinformatics expertise and services to academic clinical and industry groups. Scientific Relations Manager
To strengthen SIBs scientific impact and to support SIBs partnerships and networks SIB is looking for a Scientific Relations Manager. The position is permanent and part-time based in Lausanne with home-office flexibility.
The Scientific Relations Managers main responsibilities will include:
Oversee the internal management processes of submitted projects as well as funded projects.
Ensure compliance with funder and partner requirements and timely reporting as well as internal SIB management groups (admin legal and financial).
Thanks to a proactive approach based on the services SIB teams can provide collaborate to help identify and set up collaborations with private companies.
A PhD within a relevant area such as bioinformatics or molecular biology; At least 3-5 years of experience managing multi-partner projects or consortia including project coordination reporting and compliance with funder requirements.
Solid understanding of academic and research infrastructure environments including their governance and funding mechanisms.
Exposure to financial management budgeting and resource allocation for funded projects.
Excellent command of the English language both orally and in writing.
Experience with working in cross-institutional projects preferably including several countries is an asset.