Qualitas AG
Zug
Project Manager Animal Breeding 80-100% m/f/d
- 26 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Zug
Job summary
Join Qualitas AG as a Project Manager in Animal Breeding (80-100%). This is a chance to shape Swiss cattle breeding while networking in research and practice.
Tasks
- Identify trends in animal breeding, research, and data analysis.
- Develop project ideas with partners from concept to execution.
- Coordinate with breeding organizations and agricultural stakeholders.
Skills
- University degree in agronomy or animal sciences required.
- Strong communication skills and confident presence.
- Experience in project management and scientific environments.
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About the job
To strengthen our team, we are looking for an agreement with a
Project Manager Animal Breeding 80-100%
m/f/d
The position is aimed at an initiative personality who picks up new ideas, develops projects and brings people together. The position offers the opportunity to actively shape the future development of Swiss cattle breeding and to build a broad network in research and practice.
Your tasks
You recognise new developments in animal breeding, research and data analysis and examine their benefits for Swiss cattle breeding.
You develop new project ideas together with partners and lead them from the initial idea to implementation.
You coordinate projects with breeding organisations, research partners and other actors in the Swiss agricultural sector.
You maintain and expand a national and international network.
You represent Qualitas in working groups, expert committees and at events.
You support the further development of services and evaluations in the field of animal breeding and genetics.
You collaborate on scientific reports, project proposals and specialist publications.
What you should bring
University degree in agronomy, animal science or a comparable field
Interest in animal breeding, agriculture and innovation
Enjoy connecting people and organisations
Independent, structured and initiative-driven working style
Good communication skills and confident appearance
Very good German skills as well as good English skills
Willingness to travel occasionally within Switzerland and abroad
Advantageous
Knowledge of Swiss agriculture or animal breeding
Experience in project management
Experience in a scientific environment
Knowledge in data analysis, statistics or programming (e.g. R or Python)
Experience with funding projects and research cooperations
What we do
Qualitas AG Zug develops data and information systems, genetic evaluations and innovative services for Swiss livestock farming. Together with breeding organisations, research partners and other actors, we create the basis for well-founded breeding and management decisions.
We offer
A versatile role with great scope for creativity
A motivated team with high professional competence
A broad network in agriculture, research and animal breeding
The opportunity to actively shape the development of Swiss cattle breeding
Flexible working arrangements and modern working conditions
Workplace in Zug with the possibility of hybrid working
