Scientific Collaborator - 80% to 100%

Offer criteria

• Professions :
• Manager of public fundraising and patronage for the Health and Research sector (M/F)
• Min experience :
• 3 to 21+ years
• Diplomas :
• Bachelor / HES
• Skills :
• English
• French
• Locations :
• Genève
• Conditions :
• Permanent
• Salary not specified
• Part-time

Offer criteria

• Professions :
• Manager of public fundraising and patronage for the Health and Research sector (M/F)
• Min experience :
• 3 to 21+ years
• Diplomas :
• Bachelor / HES
• Skills :
• English
• French
• Locations :
• Genève
• Conditions :
• Permanent
• Salary not specified
• Part-time

The company : HUG ##

With more than 13'000 employees representing 160 professions, the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève are a reference institution at the national and international level. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to consult our 2025 retrospective by clicking here.

The Centre des maladies virales émergentes (CMVE) is a joint structure of the Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève (HUG) and the Faculty of Medicine of the Université de Genève (UNIGE). Its mission covers clinical expertise, the development of innovative diagnostic approaches, epidemiological surveillance, translational research, and rapid response to epidemics.

The CMVE played a key role during the COVID-19 pandemic and was actively involved in other health emergencies, notably the Mpox epidemic and field missions related to Marburg and Ebola viruses. In recognition of its expertise, the Centre was designated as a WHO Collaborating Centre for epidemic and pandemic diseases in 2023 and an expert laboratory of the WHO CoViNet (coronavirus) network in 2024.

Over the last few years, the CMVE has experienced rapid growth, considerably expanding its research portfolio, its funding sources, and its collaboration network, and it aims to strengthen its strategic positioning and visibility. To support this ambition, the Centre wishes to recruit a scientific coordinator.

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Job description ##

As part of your duties, you play a central role in supporting and coordinating the Centre's activities, particularly regarding scientific events, research collaborations, and fundraising. You actively contribute to the CMVE's evolution towards a more visible and strategically positioned entity, by participating in the preparation of information and presentation materials, the development of grant applications, as well as the promotion of the Centre's activities, notably via its website and its various communication channels. Through your actions, you strengthen the organizational structure of the Centre, its coordination capacity, and its development with its partners and stakeholders.

You contribute to the definition and implementation of the CMVE's medium and long-term strategic vision. You support fundraising activities and initiatives aimed at strengthening the Centre's visibility. You ensure efficient coordination between research teams, the Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève (HUG), the Université de Genève (UNIGE), as well as external partners. You participate in the strengthening of the internal organization and ensure the smooth running of the Centre's activities. You also provide support in the preparation and organization of CMVE's scientific and institutional events.

You facilitate the development, planning, and monitoring of research projects conducted within the Centre or in collaboration with external partners. You ensure a fluid and efficient flow of scientific and administrative information between research teams, platforms, clinical units, and institutional partners. You support the preparation and submission of research proposals as well as the organization of scientific events, particularly with national and international funding bodies.

You develop and implement, in collaboration with HUG, UNIGE, and partner foundations, a fundraising strategy aimed at supporting the Centre's ambitions. You identify funding opportunities, whether in the form of grants, industrial partnerships, or philanthropic initiatives, and you coordinate the preparation of the corresponding application files. You establish and maintain strategic partnerships with public, private, and institutional actors active in the fields of infectious diseases, vaccinology, and epidemic preparedness.

You contribute to strengthening the visibility of the CMVE at local, national, and international levels, notably through the development of the website and the management of the Centre's communication networks. You design and coordinate scientific communication activities such as events, seminars, conferences, annual reports, and institutional content. You actively participate in promoting the Centre's role in the fields of epidemic preparedness, translational research, innovation, and the development of solutions addressing public health challenges.

Profile description ##

Holder of a Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences, public health, virology, immunology, or a related field, you have solid experience in scientific coordination, complex project management, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Your background allows you to move with ease at the interface between research, academic institutions, clinical partners, and external actors.

You distinguish yourself by excellent writing, communication, and graph skills