Executive Director - E4S

Ref 2590984 | Date: 13 Nov 2026 !EPFL 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 institution: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries. Executive Director - E4S (Enterprise for Society) About E4S Launched in 2020, Enterprise for Society (E4S) is a joint initiative of EPFL, UNIL, and IMD, dedicated to bringing together the diverse strengths, expertise, and networks of the three institutions and to empowering society to overcome the major global challenges of our era ( , sustainable transition, disruptive technological change, geopolitical movements). By combining cutting-edge research, innovative teaching, and active engagement with industry and society, E4S aims to shape responsible leadership and impactful solutions to today's global challenges. Position Overview E4S is seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive Director (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 EPFL, where the center is hosted. The Executive Director will work at EPFL's campus in Lausanne. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership + Execute and operationalise the strategic plan defined by the Academic Directors + Drive the execution of the strategic roadmap and ensure alignment