AO Foundation

Short Description Our IT Department is expanding. We are looking for an experienced and dedicated IT professional to join our IT Support team. If you have a passion for troubleshooting, strong communication skills and a desire to provide excellent IT support, we want to hear from you. Main Responsibilities Ensure first-level support for users via phone, email, and on-site for software and hardware issues. Install and set up hardware for end-users. Document and track all support requests in our ticketing system. Maintain and update user documentation and the knowledge base. Provide support for internal training courses and events. Collaborate on internal IT projects as needed. Occasional travel to support our offices in Zurich and Zizers. Main Requirements At least 5 years of experience in a technical support role in IT. Diploma in IT Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Client OS, M365 E5, and iOS/MacOS. User-oriented and service-minded approach. Experience with Atlassian Tools is a plus Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good written and spoken proficiency in English. Fluency in German will be considered as a strong added value. Willingness to travel, primarily within Switzerland (Davos/Zizers/Zürich).

Short Description Are you ready to push the boundaries of medical education? We're seeking an effective and innovative education leader to drive the future of curriculum development in medical professional education. Main Responsibilities As Manager Curriculum Design, you'll spearhead the development of cutting-edge competency-based curricula, working closely with expert faculty in education taskforces and commissions and educational professionals in the Education Design team. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to shape how medical professionals learn and develop their expertise. What You'll Drive: Strategic development of innovative competency-based curricula that challenge traditional boundaries in medical education Guiding of education taskforces, building consensus and driving educational excellence with medical experts Evidence-based curriculum development that advances medical education standards Cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless alignment between curriculum vision and instructional implementation Strategic planning and execution of educational initiatives that drive measurable impact Main Requirments University degree in education, medical education, or related field with demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development 7+ years of experience in adult medical education and curriculum development, including 3+ years of team management Proven ability to lead and influence education taskforces and expert groups and teams of education professional colleagues Strong theoretical foundation in educational frameworks combined with practical implementation expertise Experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships, particularly with clinical experts and volunteer faculty Data-driven approach to educational design and impact measurement Vision for pushing educational boundaries while ensuring practical implementation What to expect This role offers the opportunity to: Pioneer innovative approaches in medical education curriculum development Lead high-impact educational initiatives with global reach Collaborate with world-renowned medical experts and education specialists Drive organizational transformation in educational practices We're seeking a forward-thinking leader who can envision the future of medical education while building strong relationships and delivering tangible results. Someone who understands the delicate balance between innovation and practical implementation, with a passion for advancing both the field of medical education and their own professional development.

Short Description Fracture-related infection (FRI) remains one of the most challenging complications in orthopedic and musculoskeletal trauma surgery. The Infection Biology team at ARI performs basic and translational studies that aim to provide a better understanding of the pathology of FRI, and develop improved interventional strategies to prevent and/or treat FRI. We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to join the Infection Biology Focus Area of the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI). Main Responsibilities The successful applicant will be working within a multi-disciplinary team investigating developing and testing novel antibacterial interventions for the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus bone infection. The position may be particularly suitable for candidates experienced in microbiology (biofilm and/or phage biology) with an interest in developing cross disciplinary skills including molecular biology (recombinant protein production), biomaterials science and preclinical in vivo testing. The successful applicant will join ongoing studies at ARI. A major focus will be further development of antibiofilm technology utilizing self-healing biomaterials and enzyme-based antimicrobials. This will involve biofilm culture and eradication assessment (culture-based and microscopy) as well as recombinant protein production according to preexisting protocols. In addition, the job holder will contribute to the preclinical in vitro and in vivo evaluation of bacteriophage-based implant coatings in conjunction with external collaborators. Main Requirements The ideal candidate is an independent thinker, highly self-motivated and holds a PhD degree in microbiology, biomedical engineering, or a related field and has excellent all-around bacteriology laboratory skills. Experience in mammalian cell culture, confocal microscopy and biomaterials (hydrogels) will be valued, but not required. Familiarity with a cross-cultural/interdisciplinary environment is an advantage. Eligibility to apply and obtain a Visa for temporary residence is Switzerland is essential. We require good English language skills, a work ethic suitable to the challenges we plan to offer. Familiarity with a cross-cultural/interdisciplinary environment is an advantage. The position is based in Davos for an initial period of 2 years, with ideal starting date Spring /Summer 2025.

Main Responsibilities Support event deployment and logistics (pre-, on-site and post- event) Provide operational and administrative support for all related event activities and maintain activities in the event management system Manage event participants for assigned educational events Support the events execution on-site as a backup of the Event Owners Help to facilitate smooth collaboration within Operational Teams (Event Owners and Event Specialists) Manage the collaboration with local agencies / suppliers Act as the cost expert of the events (manage the expenses) Drive invoice handling and P&L reporting Manage CME accreditation Manage compliance approval and data in Concerto Manage event closing for final reconciliation. Assigned event(s) within in the cluster and support in managing the budget for the assigned events Main Requirements Bachelor degree in relevant field (e.g., hospitality, event management, public relations, communications, marketing) or higher Education “Fachausweis“ Proven record of professional experience in event organization or project management (3-5 years) Experience in medical events/course organization would be an advantage Strong organizational-, project- and event management skills Good communication skills and ability to build and maintain relations with Health Care Professional at all levels and broader stakeholders Good problem solving and strong analytical skills as well as proven ability to prioritize task A collaborative, solution-focused approach, ability to collaborate well with others and work cross-functionally across the organization Effective Team player skills through consistent reliability and effective support Knowledge and proven experience of relevant systems Fluent written and verbal English. Knowledge of other relevant languages in the region are an asset.

Main Responsibilities Conducting all tasks regarding clinical data management with AO ITC, such as: Set up and validation of clinical study databases in the field of trauma and orthopedics Set up, implement and oversee Data Management Plans and Data Validation Plans Support and supervision of data cleaning and data clarification activities Data base user management for clinical research projects Management and maintenance of the AO ITC case report form template library Maintenance and further development of Clinical Data Management SOPs Line management optional In General: Functional lead of the Clinical Data Management team, including resource planning, cross-functional communication and leading the Data Management Jam Sessions Supporting the Head of Clinical Operations in strategical decisions related to the Clinical Data Management team (e.g., development of budgets, project prioritization, further education goals) Main Requirements Education: Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field. Equivalent education or certification in clinical data management or database development will also be considered. Basic level of medical knowledge of advantage Job Specification: Extensive experience with data management in clinical research, particularly in utilizing electronic data capture (EDC) systems such as REDCap Academic, REDCap Cloud, and Medidata Experience in managing the full data lifecycle from data collection to final reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Ability to develop and maintain databases, including designing and implementing case report forms, queries, and reports. Able to lead the configuration, design, and administration of REDCap and Medidata platforms for clinical trials or research projects. Experienced in implementing study-specific case report forms, including programming automated data validation rules and range checks. Used to designing, implementing, and monitoring data validation protocols to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance. Able to conduct thorough data quality checks, consistency checks, and identify discrepancies between data sources. Familiarity with data privacy regulations and guidelines, such as GDPR and HIPAA, in the context of clinical data handling Proficient knowledge of MS Office work package, especially MS Excel, project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA) and clinical data management tools Expertise in designing, setting up, and managing clinical databases adhering to global clinical data standards, such as CDISC, including CDASH and SDTM standards Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical data management workflows with strong organizational, planning, and follow-up capabilities Attention to detail and reliability Collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to work cross-functionally Flexibility and customer-oriented mindset Strong written and oral communication in English, German skills are of advantage