Managing Director for NCCR Children & Cancer

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! Your responsibilities

• Provide overall operational and strategic management of the NCCR and coordinate all non-scientific activities across the network
• Directly support the NCCR directorate in governance, planning, reporting and day to day coordination
• Manage the NCCR network including collaboration between universities, hospitals and research institutions across cantonal borders
• Ensure full compliance with SNSF regulations and reporting obligations
• Act as the main contact point for the SNSF Administrative Offices and ensure efficient and transparent communication
• Coordinate and consolidate scientific, financial and strategic reports in collaboration with project leaders and host institutions
• Support financial planning, budget monitoring and resource allocation together with institutional finance units
• Coordinate the management team and supervise administrative staff
• Support evaluations, reviews and site visits by national and international panels
• Contribute to communication, outreach and long term sustainability of the NCCR structures

• Proven management experience in Switzerland ideally in an academic or research environment
• Solid knowledge of financial planning, budgeting and reporting Experience in managing or coordinating large scale research projects or university consortia across cantonal borders
• Natural science background with strong understanding of interdisciplinary research
• Strong familiarity with the Swiss research, university and hospital landscape
• Ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent conceptual, organisational and communicative skills
• Fluent in German, French and English written and spoken
• Political skills and established professional contacts within Swiss research and policy landscapes welcome