Senior Philanthropy Manager - Foundations (F/M/D) 80-100%

Facing the challenges of our time - Help us grow and be more impactful! You are a key contributor to CSEM’s growing Fundraising and Development team, building bridges between CSEM’s researchers and philanthropic partners, forging lasting relationships, and securing the funding needed to transform breakthrough innovations into societal impact. Location: flexible within Switzerland (work at a CSEM site in Allschwil, Alpnach, Bern, Landquart, Neuchâtel, Schwyz or Zürich – combined with home office), with at least one day per week on site at CSEM's Neuchâtel headquarters. We are looking for a passionate Senior Philanthropy Manager, Foundations - starting date ideally 1 January 2027 Your mission You will develop and manage a portfolio of private and corporate foundations, building relationships across the full donor cycle and handling the proposals, reporting and grant agreements that come with them, to secure six- and seven-figure gifts in support of CSEM's mission to develop and transfer world-class technology and strengthen the Swiss economy. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer within a recently formed Fundraising and Development office, you will have the entrepreneurial autonomy to build and grow foundations fundraising, working alongside the CDO and the wider team.