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Postdoctoral researcher on strategic management and organizational learning from product failure in the pharmaceutical/medical industry

100%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Chair of Strategic Management and Innovation (SMI) at the Department of Management, Technology and Economics at ETH Zurich offers a Postdoc Position with a targeted commencement date of October 1, 2023. The project on organizational learning from product failure in the pharmaceutical industry is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) for three years. The review of applications will commence on September 1st and will be ongoing until the position is successfully filled.

Project background

This project seeks to study how organizations learn from product failures, including product recalls, and the subsequent impact on the organization and its stakeholders. Focusing on the pharmaceutical industry and specifically on the safety of medications, the study seeks to analyze data sourced from clinical trials, FDA reports, social media platforms, and patient-driven communities. The objective is to detect potential hazards and evaluate their consequences The research delves into the impact of drug recalls on an organization\\\'s future product development and overall product portfolio, as well as its repercussions on various stakeholders, especially patients suffering from rare or difficult-to-treat diseases. The aspiration is to engage in academic research that can also advance knowledge for the betterment of practitioners and patients.

Job description

As a postdoctoral scholar you will conduct research at the interface between Strategic Management and Organization Theory. Employing cutting-edge quantitative methodologies, your role will involve examining the influence of product failures on diverse stakeholders. In your role as a postdoctoral researcher, a primary expectation is that your academic efforts will be devoted to this project. Moreover, you are strongly encouraged to contribute your unique research ideas, provided they align with the overarching research trajectory of the project.

Your profile

• Hold a Doctoral degree in management, economics, engineering, or in related fields such as psychology or sociology (or nearing completion of your degree) from a reputable business/engineering program and University.
• Possess a strong enthusiasm for conducting research in the pharmaceutical/medical domains, utilizing quantitative techniques, with the dual objective of publishing in leading academic journals and driving advancements beneficial for practitioners and patients dealing with difficult-to-treat or rare disease.
• Demonstrate analytical skills and solid knowledge of econometrics.
• Exhibit proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ideally, exhibit solid programming skills in Python and an affinity with AI/NLP/ML, possess a robust background and expertise in a pharmaceutical-related discipline.

Your workplace
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WEV, Weinbergstrasse 56/58, 8006 Z\\xc3\\xbcrich, Schweiz
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We offer

• An inspiring, supportive, and team-based research environment to support your immediate immersion into an ambitious research agenda.
• A dynamic and international group of researchers who share a common vision of contributing significantly to the highest-level academic research in the fields of strategic management, organizational theory, and innovation. The team has an excellent track record for publishing in the field\\\'s leading journals including The Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Annals, Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, MIS Quarterly, Management Science, Harvard Business Review, and Nature Biotechnology.
• Funding is secured for at least three years. ETH Zurich is a family-friendly employer with excellent working conditions. You can look forward to competitive working conditions, an exciting working environment, cultural diversity, and attractive offers and benefits (

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Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

We value diversity

In line with our values ( ), ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website ( ) to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

Curious? So are we.

Your application should contain

• a cover letter motivating your interest in the position
• Curriculum Vitae (1-2 pages)
• university diplomas and transcripts
• master thesis and other research papers
• at least one reference letter

Applications should be submitted online with attention to: ETH Zurich, Ms. Barbara Krcmar, Human Resources, 8092 Z\\xc3\\xbcrich.

For further information, please visit our homepage ( ) or contact Ms. Ingrid Lienhard by phone +41 44 632 50 81 or by e-mail (please do not send applications directly; no soliciting).

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