Head of Practice Development & Innovation (80–100%) - Member of the Executive Board / Head of Practice Development & Innovation (80%-100%) - Member of the Executive Board

About the job

DE

Sucht Schweiz is a national non-profit foundation committed to the prevention and reduction of problems related to addictive behaviour. At the interface of research, prevention and policy, we actively participate in societal debates and in the dissemination of scientifically based knowledge.

You will lead the Practice Development & Innovation department by translating scientific findings into concrete solutions, recommendations, tools, training and pilot projects. Together with your team, you will develop and support measures for prevention, early detection and harm reduction – in close collaboration with practitioners, cantons, institutions and national partners.

Your tasks:

• Lead and further develop the department and its project portfolio
• Lead and support an interdisciplinary team of six employees
• Be responsible for and monitor the department’s annual budget
• Promote knowledge transfer into practice and the competence development of professionals
• Develop situation analyses, recommendations, strategies and best practices based on scientific findings and practical needs
• Manage complex projects and ensure their financing, quality and implementation
• Design, test and further develop measures and pilot projects in prevention, early detection and harm reduction
• Represent Sucht Schweiz to professional networks, funders and authorities
• Expand cooperation with cantons, municipalities, specialist offices as well as health, social and educational institutions
• Promote innovation, participatory approaches and the evaluation of interventions
• Help shape the strategy, national positioning and further development of Sucht Schweiz

Your profile:

• University degree in humanities, social or health sciences, public health, health promotion or a comparable field
• Solid knowledge of addiction issues and proven prevention approaches
• Proven experience in developing programmes or interventions
• Strong experience in managing and acquiring complex projects, ideally in an NGO or non-profit organisation
• Demonstrable experience in team leadership, change management, network maintenance and partnership building
• Ability to translate scientific findings into practical solutions
• Leadership skills, negotiation ability, strong communication and enjoyment of exchange
• German or Swiss German as mother tongue with excellent French skills

We offer:

• A challenging, meaningful role in a committed, multilingual team
• Plenty of freedom for independent work and own ideas
• Attractive working conditions with the possibility of home office

Workplace: Lausanne (3 minutes’ walk from the station)

Does this challenge appeal to you? We look forward to receiving your complete application dossier by 10 November 2026.

For more information, please visit www.suchtschweiz.ch . For questions, Ms Tania Séverin, Director, is happy to assist you at 021 321 29 67.

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FR

The Addiction Suisse Foundation is active in research, prevention and knowledge dissemination related to psychoactive substances and other behaviours that may lead to addiction. Its mission is to understand, prevent and reduce the problems associated with them.

You lead the Practice Development & Innovation domain and contribute to translating scientific knowledge into concrete solutions, recommendations, tools, training and pilot projects. With your team, you develop and support interventions in prevention, early detection and risk reduction, in close collaboration with field actors, cantons, institutions and national partners.

Your mission:

• Lead and develop the domain and its project portfolio
• Manage and lead a multidisciplinary team of six people
• Ensure and monitor the domain’s annual budget
• Support knowledge transfer to practice and the development of professionals’ skills
• Develop diagnostics, recommendations, strategies and best practices based on scientific data and field needs
• Manage complex projects and ensure their financing, quality and implementation
• Design, test and evolve interventions and pilot projects in prevention, early detection and risk reduction
• Represent the foundation to networks, funders and authorities
• Develop collaborations with cantons, municipalities, specialised services, health institutions, social and educational actors
• Promote innovation, participatory approaches and evaluation of interventions
• Contribute to the strategy, national positioning and development of Addiction Suisse

Your profile:

• Higher education in human, social or health sciences, public health, health promotion or a comparable field
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in prevention and addiction issues
• Proven experience in developing programmes or interventions
• Strong experience in managing and acquiring complex projects, ideally in an NGO or non-profit organisation
• Proven experience in team leadership, change management, network facilitation and partnership development
• Ability to translate scientific knowledge into practical solutions
• Leadership, negotiation skills, communication and interpersonal ease
• Native (Swiss) German speaker with excellent French skills

We offer:

• A demanding and meaningful activity in a motivated, multilingual team
• Wide scope for autonomy and personal initiative
• Attractive working conditions with the possibility of teleworking

Workplace: Lausanne (3 minutes from the station)

If you are interested in taking on this challenge and recognise yourself in this description, we look forward to receiving your complete application by 10 November 2026.

For further information, please visit our website www.addictionsuisse.ch or contact Ms Tania Séverin, Director, at 021 321 29 67