Head of IT - Strategic reviews; m,w,d

Head of IT for Strategic Review (m/f/d) Switzerland/Remote

Role:
Our client, an international group in the healthcare/clinic environment, is looking for an experienced Head of IT / Interim CIO to lead a comprehensive strategic review of the IT landscape across a holding and franchaining structure (924654KS). In this senior mandate, you will assess the current IT setup, define a future‑proof IT strategy, and provide clear strategic recommendations to the Board and C‑level stakeholders.

• Lead a full IT strategic review (applications, infrastructure, organisation, governance, vendors, costs, security) across multiple entities;
• Analyse the current IT operating model within a holding system, identifying gaps, risks and opportunities;
• Develop a target IT strategy and roadmap aligned with business growth, digitalisation and clinical operations;
• Act as senior sparring partner to CFO and Board, preparing and presenting high‑quality strategic documents;
• Ensure appropriate consideration of cybersecurity, data protection and regulatory requirements (especially in the healthcare/clinical context).

• Minimum 5 years' experience as Head of IT, (Interim) CIO or IT Director;
• Proven track record of conducting at least two IT strategic reviews (group, multi‑site or international environment);
• Strong background in IT strategy, IT operating model design, IT governance and digital transformation;
• Demonstrated experience working at C‑level, including Board and Executive Committee stakeholder management;
• Nice to Have:
  Experience in multi‑site clinical operations, medical practice chains or healthcare services;
• Nice to Have:
  Experience with cybersecurity strategy or information security management.

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Informatics, Business Administration or equivalent;
• Further education in IT Management, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture or MBA is a plus.

• English: fluent or native (mandatory);
• German:
  Nice to have.

Role:
Head of IT for Strategic Review (m/w/d)
Place of Work: Zürich and Region or remote
Workload: 100%

Start Date:

ASAP
End Date: 3 months, possible extension.