Head of Staff for Management

Head of Staff for Management (80-100%) As the Swiss authority responsible for monitoring medicines and medical devices, Swissmedic ensures that all therapeutic products on the market in Switzerland are of impeccable quality, safe and effective. We are looking for a person with excellent communication skills for the position of Head of Staff for Management (80-100%) Your new challenge Under the direct responsibility of the director, you will head the Staff for Management, which includes the management secretariat, the language service and communication. You will lead an interdisciplinary team and provide professional support to management. At the same time, you will be responsible for Swissmedic's strategic and operational communication. In this key role you are responsible for Swissmedic's internal and external communication you advise the director, management and the Institute Council on communication and policy issues you coordinate crisis communication and represent Swissmedic to the media and other stakeholders you plan and organize management and Institute Council meetings, as well as other national and international events you write position papers, summary documents, correspondence and decision-making documents you assist the director in her strategic and operational missions Your profile Holder of a university degree or equivalent, you have several years of professional experience and management in the fields of communication, staff work or public affairs. Experience in the field of administration, politics or in regulated organizations is an asset. In addition, you are distinguished by proven experience in personnel and organizational unit management high political sensitivity and excellent understanding of governance and decision-making processes media skills, negotiation talent and assurance high reflection capacity, organizational sense and pragmatic implementation ability high integrity, discretion and good stress resistance very good command of German and French as well as good knowledge of English. What we offer you A multi-faceted management position with high responsibilities awaits you, at the crossroads of health, science, politics and civil society. You work in a demanding and socially useful environment, with a high degree of autonomy and in close connection with Swissmedic's strategic management. You benefit from modern working conditions, flexible working forms and a location close to Bern's central station. If this position interests you, send us your complete application without delay. For any additional information, do not hesitate to call Le Stanc, HR Business Partner, at +41 (0)58 414 08 00. We look forward to receiving your application. Swissmedic, Personnel and Organization, ref. Head of Staff for Management, Hallerstrasse 7, CH-3012 Bern jpid8b79ea3jm jit0728jm jiy26jm