AI Strategy & Adoption Specialist

AI Strategy & Adoption Specialist

Aargau Canton, Switzerland (Hybrid) | 2-Year Fixed-term role

Are you passionate about shaping how Artificial Intelligence is adopted responsibly within a large organisation? We are partnering with one of Switzerlands leading institutions to appoint an:

💡 AI Strategy & Adoption Specialist

This is a newly created position at the intersection of AI, research, IT, governance, and institutional strategy.

You will not manage a team, but you will play a central role in driving AI adoption, coordination and responsible use across a complex, interdisciplinary environment.

🎯 Your Mission

🔹 Support organisational units in adopting and operationalising AI
🔹 Drive change management initiatives related to AI usage
🔹 Develop and maintain a structured AI governance framework (policies, standards, roles & responsibilities)
🔹 Act as an interface between AI operations, research teams, IT, legal and compliance
🔹 Report to senior leadership on AI-related activities and developments
🔹 Build collaboration with universities, research institutes and industry partners
🔹 Promote responsible AI usage through awareness campaigns and community initiatives
🔹 Establish and maintain a central AI knowledge hub (intranet, newsletter, collaboration channels)
🔹 Monitor AI trends relevant to scientific and institutional priorities
🔹 Support AI-related projects through coordination and structured oversight

Your Profile
Experience driving AI-related initiatives, digital transformation or governance frameworks
Strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical groups
Familiarity with IT governance, compliance or regulatory frameworks
Ability to operate independently and influence without formal authority

Masters or PhD in natural sciences, computational science, AI, or related field
Fluent English + German B2 or above

🌍 Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Newly created, high-visibility role
Strategic institutional impact
Strong interdisciplinary environment