Requirements: English
Company: WhatJobs
Region: Kilchberg , Zurich
To strengthen our strategic leadership in science and research, EULAR is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team in the newly created role of Chief Scientific Officer. This role reports directly to the Executive Director.
Your responsibilities:
In this leadership position, you will oversee all of EULARs scientific departments and activities, including:
- Leading and coordinating EULARs scientific, research and advocacy activities in collaboration with the existing teams and related committees (EULAR Research, EULAR Advocacy, EULAR Quality of Care).
- Ensure consistent project management standards across all science-, advocacy- and research-related projects.
- Managing EULARs two scientific journals in close cooperation with editors and the publishing partner.
- Representing EULAR at the annual EULAR Congress.
- Preparing regular reports on EULARs scientific activities and output for internal and external stakeholders.
- Working closely with EULAR leadership to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Manage several small, high-performing teams.
Your profile:
- Advanced degree (Masters or higher) in a relevant scientific field; a medical background is an advantage.
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a comparable non-profit or scientific organisation.
- Solid experience in health, research, or science; familiarity with managing EU-funded projects is an asset.
- Strong understanding of healthcare and research in an international context; interest in rheumatology is a plus.
- Experience with scientific publishing or journal management is an asset.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, ideally with experience in an international environment.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. German is a plus but not mandatory.
- High level of integrity, responsibility, and discretion.
- Availability to travel internationally.
- Interest in working in a multicultural, diverse environment.
We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and visionary leader to help shape the future of EULARs scientific mission.
Start : Immediate
Interested? Submit your CV, reference letters, and letter of motivation here:
EULAR Recruiting - Jira Service Management
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