The ITA is now looking for a committed and passionate full-time (40 hours per week)

Testing Officer (Cycling)

Role description
Reporting to the Testing Manager for Cycling, the Testing Officer (Cycling) is responsible for developing and implementing an intelligence-led, and risk-based testing programme on behalf of the UCI, in line with WADA’s International Standards and ITA’s procedures.
The role requires inter-departmental and cross-organisational collaboration to ensure the successful delivery of the testing programme.

Key responsibilities
• Plan and manage the testing programme on behalf of the UCI, in line with the ITA’s departmental strategy.
• Contribute towards the UCI’s testing programme being run on budget and in compliance with the applicable regulations.
• Work closely with the different ITA units (Testing, Science & Medical, Intelligence & Investigations (I&I), IT, and Finance) on the testing strategy.
• Define and manage the UCI’s testing pool, and support with various whereabouts-related administrative processes.
• Provide continual assessment and strategic insights to guide the UCI’s Test Distribution Plan.
• Deliver the UCI’s Long-Term Storage Programme to ensure an effective selection of samples to be stored for future reanalysis.
• Implement the outreach programme defined together with I&I and Testing Management to increase knowledge of the sport and create channels of communication between the ITA and relevant stakeholders from within the sport.
• Liaise with the Operations Testing Team to provide the necessary support for the coordination of Out-of-Competition and In-Competition testing.
• Liaise and collaborate with external stakeholders to improve the quality of the ITA’s testing programme, including National Anti-Doping Organisations, laboratories, and Sample Collection Agencies.
• Ensure all processes are run in accordance with the ITA’s ISO Quality Management System.
• If applicable, assist with the development and implementation of an effective Test Distribution Plan prior to and during Major Events.
• If applicable, provide support for onsite anti-doping operations at Major Events and International competitions on behalf of International Federations.
• Manage other projects or initiatives to improve the quality of the ITA’s anti-doping programme as required by the ITA.

Skills and experience required
• Academic degree or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role with strong anti-doping knowledge is highly desirable.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills. Other languages would be considered an asset.
• Good knowledge of the International Sport Environment (e.g. International Federations, Anti-Doping Organisations).
• Strong interest and/or participation in elite endurance sport, particularly cycling, with a sensitivity to sports ethics and the issue of drugs and doping in sport.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise effectively.
• Strong focus on customer service and quality.
• Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team, contributing to the achievements of the ITA.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, combined with a strong sense of discretion and confidentiality.
• IT literate (MS Office, data management).
• Experience and knowledge of data analysis is desirable.
• An educational or professional background in biology, chemistry, medicine, sports science, physiology, or pharmacology would be beneficial.

Start date: ASAP or to be discussed.
Work location: This position will be based at our office in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Application deadline: 7th November 2025

Please e-mail your CV and cover letter to [email protected] indicating “Your Name – Testing Officer (Cycling)” in the subject line.

Agencies, please kindly refrain from sending profiles.

ITA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Legal Affairs and Managing Senior Legal Counsel (Case Management), the Legal Counsel will manage anti-doping disciplinary files. In addition, he/she will support the Legal Affairs Department in research, drafting of correspondence and briefs.

Key responsibilities

• Management of anti-doping rule violations, and related disciplinary procedures.
• Legal research, drafting of correspondence and briefs in the scope of anti-doping rule violations.
• Review and advise on evidence gathering and investigative strategies.
• Representing ITA partners before disciplinary panels and the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
• Provide Legal advice on anti-doping matters.

Skills and experience required

• Law degree (JD, LLM, or equivalent). Additionally, a master’s degree in sports law and/or a bar association membership is considered an asset.
• 3-5 years of working experience as a lawyer (law firm or in-house) in a disputes or arbitration practice.
• Previous anti-doping experience and expertise is considered an asset.
• Excellent legal drafting, advocacy and reasoning skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strategic, analytical mindset with an ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Good knowledge and ease with IT platforms, such as Microsoft office and other case management software.
• Good knowledge and experience with the Olympic movement, the anti-doping institutions and overall anti-doping policy is considered an asset.
• Committed to the values of sport integrity and athlete protection.
• Excellent oral and written English skills. Proficiency in French or other languages is considered an asset.

Start date: as soon as possible

This position is ideally based at our office in Lausanne, Switzerland, but we might consider a remote location, preferably within the European time zone.

Application deadline: 31.10.2025

This role description highlights the areas of activity of the employee. It does not intend to be exclusive or exhaustive and may be amended over time depending on the changing needs of the organisation.

Please e-mail your CV and covering letter to [email protected] and indicate in the subject line “Name Surname / Legal Counsel”.

Agencies, please kindly refrain from sending profiles.

ITA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.