Your responsibilities:

• Shape the department’s strategy and governance in alignment with the evolving needs, opportunities and challenges of Swiss TPH’s local, national and international services and consultancy activities
• Develop and consolidate the department’s thematic profile and service portfolio, including (but not limited to) areas such as international health development cooperation, health promotion and systems strengthening, systems performance and monitoring, laboratory diagnostic services, clinical trials and medical services within the Centre for Tropical and Travel Medicine
• Manage the department’s finances with regular evaluations of the service portfolio based on strategic and economic criteria and in compliance with institutional policies and ethical standards
• Provide direct leadership to unit and group heads, ensuring staff development and career planning within the department
• Collaborate effectively with the Director, the Administrative Director and other department heads to support the three pillars of Swiss TPH (research, education and services), aligning with the institute’s vision and value chain from discovery and innovation to validation and application
• Represent the department both internally and externally and fostering strategic relationships with key stakeholders in Switzerland and abroad

Your experiences and skills:

• Proven track record in strategic and financial planning as well as business development
• At least 10 years of management experience, preferably in a matrix organization with flat hierarchies to promote transparent communication and foster a culture of mutual trust and respect. Experience in change management is a valuable asset
• Strong networking, negotiation and relationship building skills, with a demonstrated ability to acquire new projects and partners in both the public and private sectors within Switzerland and internationally
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, international and highly competitive environment
• A structured, solution-oriented and pragmatic approach to leadership and problem-solving
• A university degree (Ph D, MD or MBA) and strong background in one or more areas of public health or global health
• Excellent command of English (written and verbal) and at least one Swiss language (German or French)
• Willingness and flexibility to travel abroad, including to remote places, as needed

What we offer:

• Purpose-driven work in an internationally renowned institute where you will be part of a motivated, multidisciplinary and multicultural institute within a collegial environment dedicated to make the world a healthier place
• A challenging and rewarding position, with opportunities for both professional and personal development
• Opportunities to collaborate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, disciplines and levels of hierarchies
• A state-of-the-art workplace in our new headquarters in Allschwil, located in a bustling life sciences and biotech cluster

Job conditions:

• Start Date: 1 March 2025 or upon earliest availability
• Duration: unlimited contract
• Location: Allschwil in close proximity to Basel, Switzerland
• Travel required: yes, on a regular basis both in Switzerland and abroad

How to apply:

Please submit your application.

• CV
• Motivational letter including names and contact information (email or phone number) of 1 – 2 references
• Reference letters and diploma

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that we can only accept applications via our online recruiting tool. As long as the position is online on our company website, we are open for new applications. Applications via email or external recruiter/agency will not be considered.

Contact:

Sonja Bühler, Lead Recruiting Partner, +41 (0)62 284 8778.