The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO.
Our AO headquarters are located in Davos, Switzerland. Switzerland is a highly desirable destination for international job seekers. In addition to its outstanding natural environment, it has one of the highest standards of living in the world, political stability, and a very low unemployment rate.
Whereas most of our workforce operates from our headquarters in Davos, we also offer attractive hybrid employment models (depending on operational requirements) and, in 2022, inaugurated a new, state-of-the-art office in Zizers, just an hour’s train journey away from Zurich. Additionally, some of our staff operate from our international offices in Bogotá, Curitiba, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Pennsylvania.
OUR VISION AND VALUES
The AO strives to be a diverse and inclusive organization with equitable access and opportunity for advancement within the organization at all levels.
Since its founding in 1958, the AO has built a culture based on values of trust, mutual respect, and dialogue. We aim to empower people and we recognize that our employees are key to our success. The AO aspires to employ qualified, motivated, and performance-oriented staff and to create an environment that attracts, fosters, and retains them.
Learning is an important part of AO culture. We actively promote our employees' development and support internal and external training.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
Perks and benefits for AO employees in Switzerland:
· Hybrid employment models (depending on operational requirements)
· Generous package of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
· Discounts with leading insurance providers, including health insurance
· Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education including language courses (English and German)
· Free use of business smartphone for private purposes (guidelines apply)
· Access to several Microsoft Office 365 licenses
· In Zizers and Davos: Free parking and coffee/tea
· In Davos: shower rooms for employees wishing to cycle to work or go jogging/cross-country skiing over lunch