Change Management & Organizational Development Partner
80%
The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, education and services at local, national and international level. 1000 staff and students from 96 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on climate change, environment and health, infectious and non-communicable diseases, societal and cultural context, and health systems and policies.
The Department of Administration (ADMIN) is the backbone of Swiss TPH. With dedicated teams in Finance and Controlling, Human Resources, IT, and Infrastructure, ADMIN ensures smooth operations across research, education, and service areas. Around 60 professionals work in ADMIN and contribute their expertise to make Swiss TPH run efficiently every day. We are now looking for a motivated professional who brings structure, fosters connections, and drives change forward with clarity, empathy, and a sense of humor. Join us as:
Change Management & Organizational Development Partner (80%)
In this role, you will coordinate, manage, or even lead internal projects designed to strengthen collaboration across our institute. The focus will be on topics such as organizational development, digitalization, process optimization, and initiatives to strengthen cooperation. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, communicate complex matters with clarity, and thrives in environments where not all parameters are defined from the outset.
Your various responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and oversee internal development and change projects, defining objectives, evaluating impact, planning initiatives, tracking execution, and aligning stakeholders across departments to ensure priorities and timelines are met
- Evaluate and analyze business processes, identify needs and address gaps, uncover opportunities for simplification and improvement – ensuring initiatives remain pragmatic, solution-oriented, and on track
- Support teams and individuals in navigating change, fostering open communication, addressing concerns constructively, promoting a solution-oriented environment, and ensuring that changes are not only implemented but also understood and accepted
- Act as a coordinator, facilitator, and enabler of progress – no need to be a technical project manager
- Adapt communication to different audiences, sense team atmosphere and adjust approach accordingly
- Ensure transparency in processes and decisions by acting as a central coordination point – documenting key steps, progress, and lessons learned, while sharing clear insights, plans, and concise updates with cross-functional teams and management
You should have the following experience and skills:
- Positive, proactive, and open mindset with strong social competence and emotional intelligence
- Comfortable working with a wide range of people, building trust across teams, and adapting communication to varying interpersonal dynamics
- Independent, reliable, and well-organized, while remaining flexible and pragmatic in approach
- Clear and effective communicator, able to foster open dialogue, address concerns constructively, and ensure that changes are implemented, understood, and accepted
- Experience in coordinating internal projects or supporting organizational change, with the ability to maintain an overview of initiatives, align stakeholders, and keep projects on track
- No formal IT or technical project management skills required for this position, but a genuine curiosity for tools, systems, and processes is key to explore features and identify opportunities for improvement
- Knowledge of project management methods, such as Scrum, Waterfall, is an advantage
- You are fluent in both English and German
What we offer:
- Purpose-driven role in an internationally renowned global health institute
- Responsible position in a supportive, collegial, and multicultural work environment
- State-of-the-art workplace in our new headquarters in Allschwil, located at the heart of a leading life sciences and biotech cluster
- Opportunities for collaboration with people across disciplines and all career levels
- Attractive employment conditions, including flexible working hours to better balance work and private life, remote work options depending on the role, as well as diverse training opportunities and mentoring
Job conditions:
- Start Date: Upon earliest availability
- Duration: unlimited contract
- Percentage: 80%
- Location: Allschwil in close proximity to Basel, Switzerland
- Travel required: no
Please submit your application online via https://jobs.swisstph.ch/Jobs/All with:
- CV
- Motivational letter including names and contact information (email or phone) of 1 – 2 references
- Reference letters and diploma
Swiss TPH is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects differences across gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background. We believe that diversity strengthens our work, and we are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.
Please note that we can only accept applications via our online recruiting tool. As long as the position is online on our company website, we are open to new applications. Applications via e-mail or external recruiter/agency will not be considered.
Join us in improving people's health and well-being worldwide – we look forward to receiving your application.
Contact:
Christina Bucher, Senior Recruiting Partner, +41 (0)61 284 87 59
