The rising demand in Switzerland-based multinational for executive talent is noticeable in the industrial and technology sectors as well as in the banking and financial sectors and luxury industries, which have endured a penury of qualified executives for several years now.
The technology and industrial sectors in Switzerland comprise large agroalimentary giants such as Nestle, the tobacco industry, and precision tools, new technologies, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals.
Below are some job vacancies discreetly appearing last week.
PHILIP MORRIS is seeking a Project Manager to lead industrial projects. Based in Neuchatel, Philip Morris Products is Switzerland’s largest cigarette manufacturer. The Project Manager PM wants to recruit will manage the execution of major investment projects, mostly related to new manufacturing equipment, in order to cope with the ongoing development of the Neuchatel production facility.
The person recruited for this position will also be responsible for evaluating, proposing and executing upgrades and technical improvements of existing equipment and processes. The successful applicant will first undergo an initial training period covering the specifics processes of the tobacco industry and then join a dynamic team of motivated engineers and project leaders supporting the Neuchatel facility.
The profile sought for this job will have a qualified engineering background (HES, EPF or equivalent), with at least 5 years experience in an industrial environment. With excellent analytical skills, the candidate will be an excellent communicator in English and French. Interested candidates are invited to apply through the PM website at www.pmicareers.com
PHONAK is seeking a Marketing Communication Manager to join its Marketing team in the German speaking part of Switzerland. The Marketing Manager to be recruited will manage marketing and communication business plans form the development of the strategy to the implementation into the market (plan, concept, production, budget).
In addition the manager to be recruited will have responsibility for the production process of marketing materials (mainly English) including brochures, presentations, company website, etc. and will organize market related PR activities and maintain external relations e.g. in direct marketing or advertising.
The profile sought for this executive job is a dynamic manager with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communication and at least 5 years experience in developing and implementing marketing campaigns with a broad mix of tools as well as in project management. Experience within the hearing industry is a plus. The position requires fluent English, and German or French skills are highly desirable.
Interested candidates should apply to Monika Hänni, Human Resources Manager, Phonak Communications, Länggasse 17, 3280 Murten, Tel: 41 26 672 3340, or by email at: human.resources@phonakcom.ch
DUKASCOPY is seeking to recruit a Banking Relationships Manager for their offices in Geneva. Dukascopy is a financial services company and the manager they seek to recruit will develop the existing client base and assist the front office and trading division in supporting the clientele, as well as expand the company’s banking relationships. The executive profile sought is a manager with 3-5 years of experience in financial structures, advanced Forex trading skills, a knowledge of back office and accounting, excellent communication skills, and fluency in English and French. German and Japanese are also highly prized additions. Interested candidates are invited to apply by email to veronique@dukascopy.com
