Professor & Head of the Winterthur Institute of Health Economics (WIG)

Take the established Winterthur Institute of Health Economics (WIG) to the next level. As part of a planned succession, we are seeking a new Head of Institute. 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 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) The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences is the largest university of applied sciences in German-speaking Switzerland, with around 15,000 students, more than 11,000 continuing education participants and over 3,700 employees. We are committed to building diverse teams in order to promote equality and inclusion. We offer a flexible working environment that can be adapted to your individual circumstances. Xenia Binner Recruiting Manager