Location: Tolochenaz, Switzerland
Terms: Full-time (100%), CDI (Indefinite-term contract)
Start Date: January 2026
Team: 7 people (R&D and Innovation)
About Nanolive
Nanolive delivers breakthrough live cell imaging and analysis solutions that accelerate research in growth industries such as drug discovery and cell therapy. Our platforms combine screening, imaging, and analysis to radically advance how scientists study living cells and provide novel biological insights, from the mechanisms of cancer to neurodegenerative diseases.
The Role: Bioimaging Innovation Manager
The Bioimaging Innovation Manager drives the execution of Nanolive’s innovation roadmap and ensures operational excellence within the R&D organization.
Reporting directly to the CEO and works in close alignment with the extended leadership team of Nanolive, this role bridges scientific research, applied AI, and microscopy-based product innovation, translating strategic priorities into tangible results.
The role ensures that R&D activities are well-structured, documented, and aligned with company objectives, contributing directly to Nanolive’s mission to transform live-cell imaging through quantitative holotomography and AI.
Key Responsibilities
1. R&D Operations
- Lead day-to-day R&D and innovation projects (AI, assays, microscopy).
- Define objectives, deliverables, and review milestones for each team member.
- Ensure robust documentation, data management, and traceability.
- Maintain effective collaboration with Service and Applications to ensure operational continuity.
2. Innovation Leadership
- Manage and evolve the 3-year innovation roadmap, from idea to proof-of-concept.
- Evaluate and document new AI-driven assay or imaging opportunities.
- Coordinate feasibility studies and early-stage validations with internal teams and external partners.
- Report progress and recommendations to management with clarity and structure.
- Ensure strong alignment between innovation efforts and product roadmap, working closely with Commercial team, Applications, and Customer Success.
- Coordinate joint development projects with external partners including biotech companies, pharmaceutical firms, CROs, and other strategic collaborators.
3. Team & Capability Development
- Coordinate and support a team of seven interdisciplinary scientists and engineers (AI, microscopy, and biology), some of whom operate independently. Provide structure, project leadership, and scientific guidance. Provide structure, priorities, and professional guidance.
- Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Align R&D activities with Nanolive’s product and business roadmap.
Your Background
- MSc or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data Science, or related field, ideally with exposure to microscopy or imaging-based biology.
- 5–10 years of professional experience in AI / imaging / biotech / medtech R&D within a fast-paced or scaling company.
- Proven success managing interdisciplinary technical teams and delivering innovation projects from concept to validation.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize feedback into strategic recommendations
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
- Valid Swiss work permit
Leadership & Behavioral Competencies
- Structured, organized, and delivery-oriented.
- Excellent communicator with high emotional intelligence.
- Capable of balancing scientific curiosity with operational discipline.
- Encourages collaboration and ensures accountability within the team.
- Pragmatic, resilient, and aligned with company values of courage, clarity, and purpose.
Core Competencies
Area | Description | Priority |
AI / Algorithmic Understanding | Expertise in applied AI for imaging, segmentation, and data analysis. | ★★★★★ |
Software Integration | Proficiency in collaborative work with software teams on deployment and testing. | ★★★★ |
Microscopy / Imaging | Solid understanding of microscopy workflows and quantitative imaging. | ★★★ |
Biology / Assays | Familiarity with live-cell biology sufficient to interface effectively with biologists. | ★★ |
What We Offer
- Growth & Responsibility: This role is designed for someone looking to expand their impact and take on increasing responsibility within a collaborative, tech-driven environment.
- Innovation at Your Fingertips: Join a team pioneering cutting-edge tools in cell imaging and analytics - and help shape how our customers experience their power.
- Mission-Driven Culture: Nanolive fosters a culture of innovation, teamwork, and openness. We challenge the impossible and build for a better tomorrow.
- Diversity & Inclusion: We are proud to be an inclusive workplace. Diversity of thought, experience, and background is a driver of innovation and performance.
Interested?