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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries

E4S is seeking an experienced and dynamic (100%, CDI) to lead its strategic and operational development. Reporting to the Academic Directors from the three partner institutions, the Executive Director will work in close collaboration with them and play a central role in refining and implementing the center’s strategy and ensuring its long-term success and impact

While E4S is a joint center shared equally by the three partner institutions, the position of Executive Director is administratively based at , where the center is hosted. The Executive Director will work at EPFL’s campus in Lausanne

eadership

• Execute and operationalise the strategic plan defined by the Academic Directors
• Drive the execution of the strategic roadmap and ensure alignment across the three institutions
• Lead and inspire a dedicated, multidisciplinary team
• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure efficient delivery of programs and initiatives
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Build strong relationships within , , and
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders (corporate partners, foundations, public institutions)
• Lead fundraising efforts and identify new collaboration opportunities
• Steer and oversee internal events and external engagements, in line with the priorities set by the Academic Directors
• Coordinate the evolution of the Master’s in Sustainable Management and Technology (SMT)
• Coordinate the promotion of the SMT and increase its visibility
• Oversee the center’s budget and financial planning
• Ensure sustainable resource allocation and reporting, in particular the annual activity report and annual financial statements to the E4S Supervisory Board
• Oversee the design and execution of E4S’s annual flagship event, the
• Strategically decide on which events to engage
• Ensure high visibility, strong participation, and alignment of any event with E4S’s mission

Profile and Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a senior management or executive role
• Strong strategic thinking combined with operational excellence
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders and institutions, including within multi-institutional governance structures, ideally in academic, public, or non-profit environments
• Familiarity with the Swiss higher-education landscape
• Understanding of higher-education settings, including the design and delivery of educational programmes (e.g., master’s programs)
• Demonstrated success in partnership development and fundraising
• Solid financial management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Familiarity with topics such as sustainability, disruptive technological changes and geopolitics is a strong asset
• A master’s degree (or equivalent) or a PhD

What We offer

• A unique leadership opportunity at the intersection of academia, business, and society
• A highly stimulating, international environment across three leading institutions
• The chance to shape a high-impact initiative addressing major global challenges

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a CV and cover letter