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Founded in Switzerland, Chaberton Professionals is the Management Recruitment division of Chaberton Partners, specializing in the search and selection of middle and senior management profiles. For the past eight years, we have reinforced our Swiss presence with key offices in Lugano, Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, and Bern, supported by our team of 230 experienced Consultants and Board Members.
For our client, we are currently looking for a:
Director Marketing – Government and Academic Grants
THE CLIENT
Our client is a tech-bio startup that develops cutting-edge AI methods in genome, protein and large language models to accelerate drug discovery and translational medicine. Due to their rapid growth they are looking to expand their Data/AI Engineering team Basel, Zurich and Lausanne.
THE ROLE
As Director of Marketing you will lead the development and adoption of innovative solutions for government and foundation granting agencies. The clients mission is to build data driven systems with deep domain expertise in grant review processes, funding allocation, and impact assessment, capable of streamlining operations and maximizing the effectiveness of scientific grant distribution.
The Director of Marketing will be responsible for the strategic development and marketing, as well as the implementation of new digital tools and services to transform how granting agencies operate. This role requires a professional with a strong understanding of the grant lifecycle, extensive experience in the Swiss grant ecosystem, experience with EU granting schemes, a proven track record in driving digital transformation, and experience in agile product management to guide software development.
YOUR TASKS
Strategic Marketing & Product Planning:
Develop and implement product strategies to achieve the client’s goals in the government and foundation granting sector, with a strong focus on the Swiss context.
Identify trends, opportunities, and needs in grant management and administration, with a deep understanding of the specific challenges and requirements of Swiss and EU granting agencies.
Product & Service Development:
Spearhead the development of Data-driven tools and services to optimize grant application, review, applicant evaluation, and fund distribution processes.
Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap, working closely with engineering teams.
Provide user requirements and design feedback to software development teams, ensuring solutions are user-centric and address real-world challenges.
Government Agency Interaction & Adoption:
Interaction with Swiss government granting agencies (e.g., SNF, Innosuisse), EU granting schemes (e.g., Horizon), foundations, and other relevant organizations to drive adoption of solutions.
Develop strategies to promote the adoption of new digital tools and services within the Swiss and EU granting agency ecosystems.
Data Analysis & Reporting:
Implement data analytics to track product usage, user behavior, marketing campaign effectiveness.
Generate reports and dashboards to communicate product performance, marketing insights, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Provide leadership and guidance to the product development and marketing team.
Manage the product development and marketing budget, allocate resources effectively, and ensure efficient utilization of funds.
REQUIREMENTS
A degree in a Scientific discipline, Business Administration, or a related field.
Several years of product management and marketing experience, with a significant focus on government or non-profit sectors.
Proven success in leading digital transformation initiatives and implementing technology solutions.
Extensive experience navigating the Swiss government grant landscapes, as well as experience with EU granting schemes.
Experience in the grant lifecycle, including grantmaking processes, review criteria, and fund management.
Demonstrated ability to build and manage high-performing product and marketing teams.
Strong understanding of software development principles and agile methodologies is essential, including writing user stories, prioritizing backlogs, and participating in sprint planning and reviews.
WHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS :
Competitive salary package aligned with experience
Stock options to share in the long-term success of the company.
Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of scientific AI, driving breakthroughs in immunology, biotechnology, and drug discovery.
A fast-paced, product-driven startup environment where ambitious ideas and rapid iteration shape the future of science and medicine.
Type for position : Permanent
Seniority level Seniority level Director
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Marketing
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