Global Executive Assistant for Oncology Research

Université de Lausanne; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 66,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month salary

25 days annual leave

4 months maternity leave

Mobility benefits

Three training days per year

20 days paternity leave

Job summary

University of Lausanne invites applications for an Executive Assistant (70-100%) in the Administrative and Finance Office of the Department of Fundamental Oncology (DOF). The role supports the DOF and LICR Lausanne branch, coordinating meetings, events and onboarding, with start 01.11.2026 and a fixed-term contract for 2 years.

Fluency in English and French is required, together with 10+ years of international administrative experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English and French. Fluency in both languages is essential in an international environment.
• Outstanding organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Proactive approach, resilience under pressure and sound judgement.
• Strong anticipation and planning skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong team spirit and willingness to support colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in an administrative role, preferably within an international and/or research environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the DOF research groups based at Agora.
• Organise meetings, seminars and events for the Department's research laboratories.
• Provide executive, organisational and administrative support to the Lausanne branch of the LICR, including direct support to the Branch Director.
• Coordinate institutional visits and events, including professorial recruitment interviews and onboarding activities.
• Ensure seamless administrative follow-up of the LICR Lausanne branch's activities.

Skills

English

French

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Planning

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

CFC in Commercial Business Administration

Executive Assistant diploma

Job description

University of Lausanne invites applications for an Executive Assistant (70-100%) in the Administrative and Finance Office of the Department of Fundamental Oncology (DOF). The role supports the DOF and LICR Lausanne branch, coordinating meetings, events and onboarding, with start 01.11.2026 and a fixed-term contract for 2 years.

Fluency in English and French is required, together with 10+ years of international administrative experience.