HR Country Lead (m/d/f) Switzerland

About Mepha and Teva in Switzerland

Mepha Pharma AG and Teva Pharma AG are together among the leading pharmaceutical companies in Switzerland. Since 2011 Mepha has been part of the internationally active Teva Group, one of the world's top 20* pharmaceutical companies. Mepha and Teva are based in Basel and currently employ around 170 people in total. The portfolio of Mepha and Teva comprises over 320 products, which are primarily used in primary care to treat a wide range of diseases. The range includes about 270 generics, over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, medical devices, original biologicals, biosimilars and other original medicines. The latter are used to treat diseases of the central nervous system, the respiratory tract, cancer and infections. Mepha and Teva distribute their products via pharmacies, self-dispensing doctors, wholesalers and hospitals. With around 25 million* packs, Mepha and Teva sold the most medical products in Switzerland in 2024. 
 
 
Are you passionate experienced HR leader on eye level with senior executives? Are you experienced in implementing, managing and ensuring compliance in a dynamic, multinational environment? Do you thrive in a matrix organization and have a strong affinity for digitalization? If so, we look forward to receiving your application for the position of HR Country Lead (f/m/d). This is a full-time position based in Switzerland. The successful candidate is expected to be physically present on a weekly basis at both Teva/Mepha sites—Basel and Rapperswil-Jona—to ensure regular engagement and collaboration with teams at each location 

Main Responsibilities

• Implement global and regional HR strategies and adapt them to the Swiss context, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Act as the primary point of contact for HR matters to senior leaders, ensuring compliance with Swiss labor law and internal standards. Manage relationships with authorities, unions, and works councils
• Drive HR processes, policies and programs with a focus on operational excellence and simplification through technology 
• Serve as the subject matter expert on Swiss employment regulations, labor law and compliance requirements 
• Support change management and HR transformation initiatives in Switzerland, influencing stakeholders across the organization to establish the HR operating model
• Represent HR in key business initiatives and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Collaborate within a European HR network to ensure consistency and best practice sharing and driving modernization of the HR function 
• Represent the company in employment-related matters, including contracts, terminations
• Serve as a member of the management team, actively representing HR perspectives in management discussions and decisions.   

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)  
• Minimum 8 years of HR experience, ideally in a multinational, matrixed environment  
• Strong knowledge of Swiss HR management specifics and labor law  
• Fluent in German and English; French is an advantage  
• High-level stakeholder management and C-level presence  
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and influence without direct authority  
• Affinity for digitalization and process simplification  
• Project Management skills 
• M365 and MS office applications  
• High-level stakeholder management and C-level presence  

Our Offer

• A dynamic role embedded in a European HR network  
• Opportunity to lead HR transformation and digitalization initiatives  
• Competitive compensation and benefits  
• Flexible working arrangements across two sites (Basel and Rapperswil-Jona)  
• A collaborative and forward-thinking team culture 

Function

Reports To

General Manager and matrix to Regional HR Business Partner North West Europe Commercial 

Contact

Maria Herzog 
Human Resources 

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