Current Vacancies
Posted 13 November 2026Head of Operations
Employee position | Fixed-term contract for 2 years | 120 hours per month | Fully remote across Europe
Lung Cancer Europe is seeking to appoint a Head of Operations to lead the organisation's day-to-day management and represent Lung Cancer Europe in its advocacy work.
This is an employed, Board-governed leadership role for an experienced operations leader who can manage a distributed team of consultants, take overall responsibility for HR, Finance and Compliance, and build the external relationships, including with pharmaceutical companies, that sustain our funding and advocacy work.
About Lung Cancer Europe
Lung Cancer Europe is the pan-European umbrella organisation for lung cancer patient advocacy.
We bring together organisations from across Europe to improve outcomes for people affected by lung cancer. Our work covers policy, research and awareness, including equitable access to early detection, innovative treatment and high-quality care.
About the role
The Head of Operations reports to the Board and works closely with the President and other designated Board members on a day-to-day basis.
The role will include:
Leading and coordinating our team of consultants across projects and advocacy initiatives
Acting as the principal operational link between the Board, the consultant team and external stakeholders
Representing Lung Cancer Europe as a senior leader with EU institutions, policymakers, and the clinical and patient communities
Leading our lobbying activity with the European Parliament and other EU decision-makers
Leading the acquisition and delivery of European projects, including securing funding and supporting project managers
Holding overall responsibility for HR, Finance and Compliance, including the annual budget and oversight of our third-party accounting provider
Evaluating and delivering the planned relocation of our legal seat from Switzerland to another European country
Building relationships with pharmaceutical companies and other partners to secure sustainable funding
Providing operational leadership for the Lung Cancer Europe Annual Conference
Who we are looking for
You should have:
A track record of leadership roles, ideally within the health, oncology or cancer sector
Experience managing budgets, HR and compliance within a non-profit, advocacy or similar organisation
Experience engaging with pharmaceutical companies or corporate partners on fundraising
Experience acquiring and managing EU-funded or grant-funded projects
Experience of EU policy advocacy or lobbying, including with the European Parliament
Confidence working in a Board-governed, remote and internationally distributed organisation
Fluency in English and a genuine passion for the non-profit sector
Experience within a pan-European organisation, patient advocacy or the wider healthcare non-profit sector, additional European languages, and experience of Board governance or cross-border legal transitions would also be valuable.
Terms of employment
Engagement: employee position on a fixed-term contract for 2 years. This is not a consultancy or self-employed role.
Hours: 120 hours per month
Location: fully remote, open to candidates based anywhere in Europe
Remuneration: competitive salary, commensurate with experience, plus statutory retirement and pension benefits in the employee's country of residence
Travel: attendance at the Lung Cancer Europe Annual Conference and other events as required. Reasonable travel and accommodation costs are covered.
How to apply
Please email your CV or biography and a covering letter to apply@lungcancereurope.eu, explaining what interests you about the role and how your background and experience fit its requirements.
Closing date: 30 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview within a month of the closing date.
You can download the full role profile below.