swissnex China, the Swiss science and technology outpost in China is hiring a project leader for innovation and technology.

Desired Skills & Experience

Responsibilities include:

• Identify new areas for collaboration
• Support innovators and entrepreneurs with their projects
• Analyze trends and new information in innovative fields
• Development of projects from idea to execution
• Grow and manage of relationships with local organizations, Swiss partners and individual contacts
• “Community” management using social media and other communication tools
• Support for events and delegation visits

Requirements:

• BS or BA, Master preferred
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• “People skills”
• Interest in learning and exploring new fields
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of technology fields (medtech, biotech, cleantech)
• Interest in international and global affairs
• Self-drive and motivation
• Chinese native speaker with excellent English (French or German a plus)