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European Society brings together physicians, healthcare professionals, scientists and other experts working in medicine. We are one of the leading medical in the field, with a growing membership representing over 140 countries are looking for an experienced and People & Director to help shape and strengthen the managerial, and people supporting our is a standalone role, level and reporting directly to the Executive Director. The role combines thinking, talent development, and decision-making, while acting as an enabler for management teams position is based in Lausanne, with scope across our in Lausanne, Sheffield, and and DirectorKey Alignment & Effectiveness- Support evolution in line with priorities- Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and ways of working- Contribute to effectiveness, and sustainable delivery- Act as a trusted sparring partner to the Executive Director and management teamTalent, Growth & Performance- Frame decisions and practices to ensure alignment with priorities, fairness, and sound judgment- Ensure recruitment approaches are equitable, and while supporting diversity of profiles and backgrounds- Drive a and fair approach to performance management- Develop key capabilities and learning approaches- Foster a culture of feedback, accountability, and continuous improvement- Support managers in handling sensitive or complex people Experience & Culture- Help a coherent, inclusive, and sustainable employee experience- Support effective ways of working and employee engagement across internal and sense of belonging- Contribute to shaping and embedding leadership and cultural principlesHR Framework & Governance- Ensure fair, and compliant people practices aligned with local contexts and and total rewards and manage risks and sensitive alignment between people decisions and constraints- Work closely with Finance on HR payroll and resource degree or equivalent continuing deemed relevant for the role- Minimum 15 years of experience in senior HR leadership positions, including experience as HR Director or equivalent- Strong experience in and multicultural environments- Fluency in both French and English (written and spoken)- Solid understanding of dynamics, leadership, and decision-making- Ability to combine thinking with execution- Strong interpersonal, influencing, and skills- Comfortable in evolving and resource-conscious environments- Swiss citizen or a valid Swiss We Offer- A meaningful and impactful role within an non-profit - level of autonomy - to discussions- Flexible working arrangements and possibility to work remotely- Offices conveniently close to Lausanne train and human-centered work environment- Start January jid0b0d5b2aen jit0625aen jpiy26aen