Professor & Head of the Winterthur Institute of Health Economics (WIG) 80–100 %

Aufgaben: Leading further development of the institute with over 30 highly motivated faculty and staff • Managing the institute together with the heads of the four research centers: Centers for Health Economic Research, HTA and Health Economic Evaluation, Health Care Management, Health Services Research; and the Center for Education & Services • Together with senior team members responsible for generating third party funding through research and executive education (external funding ratio approximately 80 percent) • Contributing to teaching and research in one of the topical areas of the institute as a full professor Anforderungen: Health economist with a PhD in Economics, Health Economics, or a closely related Social/Health Science discipline with a strong publication history in leading peer-reviewed journals • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive strategic development and identify new research opportunities (thinking out of the box) • Strong, proven leadership capabilities with exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills • Strong and proven track record in acquiring substantial third-party funding and competitive research grants • Experience in developing and positioning executive education programs • Established, active, and influential professional network across national and international healthcare and academic sectors • Deep, nuanced understanding of the Swiss healthcare system, its regulatory framework, and current policy challenges • Extensive experience directing and performing policy-relevant, applied health economic research • Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor across diverse audiences and academic levels (fluent in German and English) Wir bieten: We offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions. A detailed description of advantages and benefits can be found at Working at the ZHAW . The main points are listed below: Stellenantritt: 1 November 2027 or by agreement Pensum: Full-time

Bewerbungsfrist (laut Anzeige): 30.11.2026