Policy Specialist

About the job

The Swiss Cancer League, based in Bern, is the umbrella organisation of the 18 cantonal and regional cancer leagues. We have been committed to people affected by cancer and their environment for over 110 years. We strive for a world in which fewer people develop cancer. Our main tasks include advice, support and information. We are active in cancer prevention and early detection and offer training and further education for professionals. The Swiss Cancer League is based in Bern and is largely funded by donations.

From 1 January 2027 or by arrangement, we are looking for a

Policy Specialist

Employment level 80%

Your main tasks

• You are responsible for health and social policy dossiers concerning life with and after cancer (including access to medicines, treatment and aftercare; services, quality, discrimination)
• You monitor and analyse political topics and matters in your area of focus
• You coordinate the internal association policy committee and prepare position papers and statements based on the decisions made there
• You maintain contacts with relevant actors from politics, authorities and healthcare
• You contribute to the further development and implementation of the Swiss Cancer League’s public affairs strategy
• You develop your dossiers in exchange with professionals from the Cancer League and coordinate political work with our cantonal leagues as well as with partner organisations
• You represent the Swiss Cancer League in politically relevant committees

In doing so, you work closely with the Policy Specialist focusing on "Prevention, Early Detection and Research" and coordinate your work with colleagues from other areas and within the association. You also contribute your thematic priorities in the newsroom and in the Cancer League’s policy committee.

Your profile

• You have a completed university degree or a comparable qualification. Knowledge of health economics or performance-based remuneration is an advantage
• You understand political processes, developments and frameworks and have experience in health or social policy
• You can analyse complex health policy issues, prepare them clearly and develop political positions from them.
• You are an independent and structured personality who can act both in a team and autonomously.
• You demonstrate your high communication skills daily and are fluent in French and German. Ideally, you come from the Latin part of Switzerland as a complementary addition to the team.
• You want to contribute at the political level to improving access equity as well as the care and quality of life of people affected by cancer.

We offer

A varied role at the interface of politics and cancer care, professional exchange with committed colleagues and the opportunity to help shape health policy positions of a national organisation. Your work is in a modern and diverse environment, with advantageous employment conditions in a central location in Bern.

Curious? Markus Ossola, Policy Specialist, will be happy to provide you with further information, Tel. 031 389 93 17

We look forward to meeting you!

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