Chief Scientific Officer (100%), Kilchberg – Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:23 May 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:English (Fluent), German (Fluent)
- Place of work:Seestrasse 240, 8802 Kilchberg
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) is the organisation which represents the people with arthritis/rheumatism, health professionals, and scientific societies of rheumatology of all the European nations. EULAR is a non-profit scientific and educational association recognised by Swiss law.
EULAR aims to reduce the impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) on the individual and society level and to improve the social position and quality of life of people with RMDs in Europe.
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 EULAR’s scientific departments and activities, including:
- Leading and coordinating EULAR’s 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 EULAR’s two scientific journals in close cooperation with editors and the publishing partner.
- Representing EULAR at the annual EULAR Congress.
- Preparing regular reports on EULAR’s 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 (Master’s 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 EULAR’s scientific mission.
Start: Immediate
Interested? Submit your CV, reference letters, and letter of motivation here:
