What your workday looks like As Head of Programs, you oversee the program team (consisting of 6 FTE) across the organization's core verticalsAcademia, AI, Creative Industries, and Entrepreneurshipensuring successful fundraising, implementation, further development of the programs, alignment, and impact. In addition, you lead the Corporate Innovation vertical, focusing primarily on generating new leads, securing long-term partnerships with corporate partners, and advancing both existing and new corporate offerings. You also work closely with the CEO, develop partnerships, contribute to the organization's fundraising efforts and advise on strategic decisions, and contribute to leadership discussions. Your role includes representing the organization, building relationships in Switzerland and the Bay Area, and managing stakeholder relationships to create new opportunities. Your primary areas of responsibility - Program Development and Team Management (60%) - Leading the Corporate Innovation vertical (20%) - Leadership & Strategy (10%) - Representing Swissnex and networking (10%) Salary range: $110K-$120K - For U.S. applicants, subject to U.S. taxes. - For Swiss applicants, who are not subject to U.S. taxes, the salary range will be adjusted to reflect an equivalent purchasing power (i.e., a lower range). What we offer you - 20 days of vacation, 12+ annual holidays, sick leave, health insurance. - Flexibility to work remotely for 1 week each year from anywhere in the U.S. or Switzerland and option of working from home 2 days a week. - Opportunities for professional development, including dedicated funding for continuing education and training. - Regular business travel to Switzerland to engage with partners and strengthen cross-border collaboration. Who we are looking for - Master's degree - 5+ years of relevant work experience - Connection to Switzerland and an excellent network in the Swiss - and ideally US - Education, Research, and Innovation (ERI) landscapes - Track record in fundraising and in developing and implementing complex partnerships across sectors such as corporate, government, academia, foundations, or non-profits - Collaborative team player with a positive, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach - Mandatory: Due to our legal status as an annex of the Swiss Consulate, we can only hire candidates who are already legally authorized to work in either the U. S. or Switzerland. There can be no exceptions.
