10 more companies in healthcare, FMCG, luxury and technology hiring in Switzerland (Suisse Romande) despite the Covid-19 pandemic

Although many European countries find themselves in a less dramatic health situation, there is still a lot of uncertainty around the job market due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Especially if you are looking for a new job or in the middle of a career transition.
While many companies have and will be hit hard, others from various industries are still hiring at the moment. So be sure to know about them !

Here is a selection of interesting companies that are hiring right now. Browse through the companies’ websites and Linkedin job posts, as there are sometimes several open positions.

Companies that are hiring right now!

1. Sophia Genetics
SOPHiA GENETICS combines deep expertise in life sciences and medical disciplines with mathematical capabilities in data computing. Our mission is to bring data analytics solutions to market, to support healthcare professionals by maximizing the power of Data-Driven Medicine. We achieve this mission through the global adoption of SOPHiA AI, which is built using techniques such as statistical inference, pattern recognition and machine learning. This enables SOPHiA to provide equal benefits to all users, unite experts in a gold standard health tech platform, and motivate expert knowledge sharing for a sustainable impact on future patients.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?f_C=3249896&locationId=OTHERS.worldwide

 

2. Mc Donald’s
McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. More than 90% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcdonald’s-corporation/jobs/

 

3. UCB
UCB – Inspired by patients. Driven by science. At UCB, we put our heart, soul and skills into making a difference for people living with severe diseases. We look to transform patients’ lives by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. With us, our talents makes the most of who they are, unlocking innovation and setting new standards for patients.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ucb-pharma/jobs/

 

4. Audemars Piguet
Loyal to the spirit of the Vallée de Joux and in keeping with its inherited values of innovation and fine craftsmanship, the Manufacture in Le Brassus produces exclusive watches imbued with the spirit of the place where they were born. Crafted by watchmakers eager to give of their very best, they reflect a constant obsession with quality and with perfect finishing, as well as a vocation for the complex mechanisms characteristic of the valley. Each Audemars Piguet watch collection has its own distinct personality, eloquently testifying to time-honoured know-how as well as to the impressive capacity of innovation cultivated by our venerable House.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/audemars-piguet/jobs/

 

5. Ferring
Ferring is here to help people around the world build families and live better lives. Headquartered in Switzerland, Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group active in global markets. The company identifies, develops and markets innovative products in the areas of reproductive medicine and women’s health, urology and gastroenterology. Ferring has its own operating subsidiaries in nearly 60 countries and markets its treatments in 110 countries.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ferring-pharmaceuticals/jobs/

 

6. Takeda
For more than 230 years, Takeda has brought hope to people around the world through our people-centered and innovation-driven approach to science and medicine. As a global pharmaceutical leader, we focus on solving unmet needs where we can make a real difference—and on putting patients first. Our therapeutics focus is oncology, gastroenterology, and the central nervous system, as well as vaccines.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?currentJobId=1860346428&geoId=102056024&keywords=takeda&location=Neuch%C3%A2tel%2C%20Switzerland

 

7. General Mills
General Mills is reshaping the future of food. We believe food makes us better. It nourishes our bodies, brings us joy and connects us to each other. As one of the world’s leading food companies, General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/general-mills/jobs/

 

8. Nestlé
As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the future.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-/jobs/

 

9. EPFL
EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) is one of two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology. Its location on the shores of Lake Geneva, EPFL brings together a campus of more than 10,000 people. By its novel structure, the school stimulates collaboration between students, professors, researchers and entrepreneurs. These daily interactions give rise to new and groundbreaking work in science, technology and architecture.
https://www.linkedin.com/school/epfl/jobs/

Be sure you are ready!

For the coming weeks, I encourage you to stay active and ready (Read how in my article 5 ways to stay active during the coronavirus crisis).  Don’t forget to take care of yourself and families! And good luck for your job search!

If you feel you would benefit from a professional career coach or have a sparring partner to make the right move, do not hesitate to reach out to anne-laure@leadingenius.ch

Anne-Laure Egger-Dormond

Certified coach

Anne-Laure Egger-Dormond is a Certified Professional Coach from the International Coaching Federation (PCC ICF), specialised in Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching and Career Coaching. Anne-Laure is passionate about leveraging individual, team and organisational potential.