Stefan Schweizer

Stefan Schweizer is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in life sciences, technology transfer, and drug development. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Innovation Partnerships at Thermo Fisher Scientific since September 2022, Stefan previously held positions at the University of Southern California as Senior Licensing Manager and Licensing Manager, where a portfolio of 350 university-owned inventions was managed, leading to the negotiation and completion of 20 licenses. Prior experience includes role as Technology Commercialization Manager at the University of Tennessee Research Foundation, Project Manager at Clinical Research Management Inc., Scientist at Synta Pharmaceuticals, and Chemical Engineer at Symyx Technologies. Notable educational achievements include an MBA from Indiana University, a postdoctoral degree in Chemistry from the University of Southern California, and a PhD in Chemistry from The University of Göttingen.