Chief of Staff

Swedencare Swedencare

Swedencare

Full-time

Malmo, Skåne County, Sweden

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Chief of Staff & Strategic Initiatives

Swedencare AB (publ)

Swedencare is a publicly listed, fast‑growing global animal health group developing, manufacturing and marketing premium products for the expanding global pet care market. The Group operates through several strong brands across key therapeutic areas, with headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. Swedencare operates in nine countries and sells its products in approximately 70 markets worldwide.

The role

This is a newly established role, reporting directly to the CEO, combining close CEO support with ownership of strategic and cross‑functional initiatives. The role is designed for a high‑calibre individual who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution and leadership coordination.

You will act as a trusted partner to the CEO, Group Management and Board of Directors, ensuring that strategic priorities are translated into concrete actions and measurable outcomes across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

Design, develop and manage the company’s strategy process together with the CEO, CFO and Group Management Team
Drive group‑wide strategic initiatives, from concept through execution, ensuring delivery and organisational buy‑in
Act as a right hand to the CEO, supporting prioritisation, decision‑making and follow‑up
Prepare and coordinate agendas, materials and decision support for Group Management Team and Board‑related forums
Ensure that decisions taken in Group Management translate into real business impact
Lead agenda planning and annual cadence for Group Management
Contribute to building a process‑oriented and execution‑focused culture, improving efficiency and clarity
Develop and continuously improve the M&A process, and support senior management in M&A‑related projects, including PMI
Support development of Investor Relations materials, presentations and calendar
Serve as a central liaison between senior leaders, functions and the CEO on strategic topics and initiatives

Ideal background

3–5 years’ experience from top‑tier management consulting or equivalent
Experience working with strategy, transformation, operations or M&A
Proven ability to lead workstreams and drive cross‑functional initiatives, not just analysis
Track record of working closely with senior executives (CEO, CFO, Group Management)
Experience from fast‑paced, change‑driven environments

Education

Master’s degree in business, economics, law or equivalent
Strong academic foundation, combined with a clear focus on practical impact

Key competencies

Structured problem‑solving and strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, written and verbal
Strong stakeholder management and ability to build trust across seniority levels
High execution capability and project management discipline
Sound judgment, integrity and discretion

Personal qualities

Grounded, low-ego and pragmatic, with a hands-on mindset
Proactive, self‑driven and comfortable taking ownership
High capacity and resilience in a complex, fast‑moving environment
Collaborative and responsive, with strong situational awareness (“fingertoppskänsla”)
Comfortable operating close to senior leadership and in situations with ambiguity

Additional merits

Experience from listed companies, board work or investor relations
Exposure to M&A, post‑merger integration or corporate development
International experience or multi‑market exposure
Familiarity with modern digital and AI‑enabled productivity tools

Location

The position is based in Malmö, Sweden, and includes international travel.

Recruitment Process

Apply via LinkedIn only ASAP and at the latest April 24th 2026. For any questions related to the position please email info@swedencare.se with subject ”Chief of Staff”

About Swedencare

Swedencare Group develops, produces, markets and sells premium products in the growing global pet health and wellbeing market, for cats, dogs and horses.

The company has revenues exceeding 250 million Euro and continues to grow successfully.

We have a strong corporate culture, high employee satisfaction and a clear purpose: to improve the health and wellbeing of pets, providing peace of mind to owners around the world and throughout the pet’s lifetime.