ERC Operations Business Partner (AT/CH)

About the role

The ERC Operations Business Partner for Austria and Switzerland will advise senior leaders across Operations and research sites, strengthen governance and accountability, and turn risk and compliance insights into practical action.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with site leaders to strengthen governance, compliance ownership and risk‑based decision‑making across Austria and Switzerland.
• Provide strategic Ethics, Risk and Compliance advice, insights and independent challenge to senior leaders and site teams.
• Embed compliance into leadership governance through clear accountability, escalation, action tracking and disciplined follow‑up.
• Identify, assess and monitor compliance risks, supporting effective remediation, controls and sustained risk reduction.
• Strengthen speak‑up culture by promoting psychological safety, managing relevant cases and supporting fair, consistent remediation.

Required profile

• University degree in Business, Law, Science or another relevant field.
• Native‑level German and proficiency in English.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Switzerland.
• Strong judgement to navigate complex situations and balance ethical, legal, risk and business considerations.

Required skills

• Experience with digital and artificial‑intelligence‑enabled tools for risk management.
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to use modern technology.

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid working options, part‑time and job‑sharing models.
• Competitive total rewards including insurance, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Performance‑based bonus potential.