Deputy Director for Operations 100% (F/M) - Directrice adjointe ou Directeur adjoint en charge des opérations à 100% (F/M)

Organisation/Company Idiap Research Institute Research Field Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 12 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich) Country Switzerland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes Bitte lesen Sie die Informationen in dieser Stellenausschreibung sorgfältig durch, um genau zu verstehen, was von potenziellen Bewerbern erwartet wird. Offer Description Candidature Role Summary As Deputy Director for Operations, working within a joint leadership team, you are responsible for the operational management of the Institute and its associated departments (IT and Infrastructure, Human Resources, and Secretariat). Your Responsibilities Define institutional guidelines regarding information systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and building security Define and coordinate human resources policy, ensuring that HR practices align with strategic directions and operational needs Implement and improve procedures, metrics and tools required to monitor activities Plan human resources, material, and infrastructure requirements and, in collaboration with the Deputy Director of finance, contribute to their implementation into the budget planning process Define and oversee the risk management and internal compliance policy Represent Idiap in external bodies or entities where your participation is required The full job specifications are available to candidates upon request. Your Profile Advanced degree (Master’s degree from a university or university of applied sciences, or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, engineering, or a relevant field Proven experience (at least 5 years) in the operational or administrative management of an organization, including leading multidisciplinary teams Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders (research staff, administration, authorities, partners) within a multicultural environment Proven management experience and a solid understanding of human resources management and organizational development issues Excellent command of French and English (working languages) Preferred: Experience in an academic or research environment About Idiap Idiap is a research institute of national importance that engages in fundamental research, education and technology transfer in artificial intelligence, machine learning and signal processing. Idiap offers competitive salaries and conditions in a young, high-quality, dynamic, and multicultural environment. Idiap is located in the town of Martigny in Valais, a scenic region in the south of Switzerland, surrounded by the highest mountains of Europe, and offering exceptional quality of life, exciting recreational activities, including hiking, climbing and skiing, as well as varied cultural activities. English is the official working language. At Idiap we place great emphasis on diversity and we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. xecpmvz Employment at Idiap is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Idiap does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr