Head of Practice Development & Innovation (80–100 %) - Member of the Executive Board / Responsable du domaine Développement des pratiques & innovation (80%-100%) - Membre de la direction

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Sucht Schweiz is a national non-profit foundation dedicated to the prevention and reduction of problems related to addictive behavior. At the interface of research, prevention, and politics, we actively participate in societal debates and the communication of scientifically sound findings.

You will lead the Practice Development & Innovation area by translating scientific findings into concrete solutions, recommendations, instruments, training, and pilot projects. Together with your team, you will develop and accompany measures for prevention, early detection, and harm reduction – in close cooperation with practitioners, cantons, institutions, and national partners.

Your tasks:

• Leading and further developing the area and its project portfolio
• Leading and promoting an interdisciplinary team of six employees
• Being responsible for and monitoring the annual budget of the area
• Promoting knowledge transfer into practice and the competence development of professionals
• Developing situational analyses, recommendations, strategies, and best practices based on scientific findings and practical needs.
• Leading complex projects and ensuring their financing, quality, and implementation
• Designing, testing, and further developing measures and pilot projects in prevention, early detection, and harm reduction
• Representing Sucht Schweiz towards professional networks, funders, and authorities
• Expanding cooperations with cantons, municipalities, specialist centers, as well as health, social, and educational institutions
• Promoting innovation, participatory approaches, and the evaluation of interventions
• Helping to shape the strategy, national positioning, and further development of Sucht Schweiz

Your profile:

• University degree in humanities, social or health sciences, Public Health, health promotion, or a comparable field
• Sound knowledge of addiction issues and proven prevention approaches
• Proven experience in the development of programs or interventions
• Solid experience in leading and acquiring complex projects, ideally in an NGO or non-profit organization
• Demonstrable experience in team leadership, change management, network maintenance, and building partnerships
• Ability to translate scientific findings into practical solutions
• Leadership competence, negotiation skills, strong communication skills, and enjoyment of exchange
• German or Swiss German as a native language with excellent French skills

We offer:

• A demanding, meaningful activity in a dedicated, multilingual team
• Plenty of freedom for independent work and own ideas
• Attractive working conditions with the possibility of home office

Work location: Lausanne (3 minutes on foot from the station)

Does this challenge appeal to you? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application dossier by November 10, 2026.

Further information can be found on For questions, Ms. Tania Séverin, Director, is at your disposal.

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La Fondation Addiction Suisse est active dans les domaines de la recherche, de la prévention et de la diffusion des connaissances liées aux substances psychoactives et à d’autres comportements pouvant engendrer une addiction. Sa mission est de comprendre, prévenir et réduire les problèmes qui leur sont associés.

Vous dirigez le domaine Développement des pratiques & innovation et contribuez à traduire les connaissances scientifiques en solutions concrètes, recommandations, outils, formations et projets pilotes. Avec votre équipe, vous développez et accompagnez des interventions en matière de prévention, repérage précoce et réduction des risques, en étroite collaboration avec les acteurs de terrain, les cantons, les institutions et les partenaires nationaux.

Votre mission :

• Diriger et développer le domaine ainsi que son portefeuille de projets
• Assurer la gestion et la conduite d’une équipe pluridisciplinaire de six personnes
• Assurer et suivre le budget annuel du domaine
• Soutenir le transfert des connaissances vers la pratique et le développement des compétences des professionnel·le·s
• Elaborer des diagnostics, recommandations, stratégies et bonnes pratiques à partir des données scientifiques et des besoins du terrain
• Piloter des projets complexes et assurer leur financement, leur qualité et leur mise en œuvre
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