Head of Dermatopathology

The University Clinic for Dermatology of the Inselspital Bern is among the most renowned dermatology clinics in Switzerland. Dermatopathology plays a key role within it: As a link between clinical diagnostics, therapy, teaching, and research, our accredited laboratory performs more than 20,000 findings on skin specimens annually - from routine examinations to immunohistochemical analyses to complex molecular pathological diagnostics in close cooperation with the Clinical Genomics Laboratory of the Inselspital. The laboratory is also recognized as an ICDP training center and understands the promotion of young medical professionals as a matter of course. For the management of this unit, we are looking for a diagnostically skilled, scientifically engaged personality with a passion for design/shaping. What awaits you Overall management of the Department of Dermatopathology in technical, personnel, and economic terms. Personnel management of a multiprofessional team: dermatopathologists, laboratory staff (BMA, laboratory assistants), and administration - including employee appraisals, development planning, and recruitment. Budget and resource responsibility: cost center management, economic efficiency control, investment planning, and cooperation in service billing. Independent reporting in the entire spectrum of dermatological histopathology - including immunohistochemical and molecular pathological diagnostics. Regular presentation of histological findings in clinical-pathological conferences as well as in the interdisciplinary skin tumor board. Driver of digital transformation: introduction and further development of digital pathology workflows (Whole Slide Imaging, AI-supported diagnostic support), LIS optimization, and interface design for clinical information systems. Strategic further development of the laboratory: introduction of new methods, process optimization, ensuring ICDP accreditation. Close cooperation with the dermatological outpatient clinic and the Clinical Genomics Laboratory of the University of Bern. Responsibility for teaching, continuing education, and supervision of assistant physicians as well as students in the field of dermatopathology. Initiation, management, and promotion of research projects involving dermatopathology. What you bring with you Specialist title FMH for Dermatology and Venereology with a focus on Dermatopathology. ICDP diploma (International Board Certification in Dermatopathology) acquired. Several years of experience in independent histopathological diagnostics; initial leadership experience in a management function is an advantage. Willingness to take on personnel responsibility for an interdisciplinary team of physicians, BMA, and laboratory assistants. Basic understanding of business administration: experience with budget responsibility, service control, and resource planning. Affinities for digitalization: experience with digital pathology, LIS systems, or AI-supported applications. Interest in the further development of diagnostic methods and at the interface with molecular pathology. Scientific curiosity and demonstrable own research activity or a clear academic development plan. Enjoyment in the training and promotion of assistant physicians. Confident German and English, both written and spoken; knowledge of Swiss German is welcome. Analytical precision, personal responsibility, and a binding, collegial demeanor. Our offer Management function with scope for design: You will actively help shape the direction, the team, and the processes of the department. Digitalization: Opportunity to set standards with the introduction of digital pathology. Unique case spectrum: around 20,000 specimens annually, including many rare and complex cases. Established laboratory for internal and external senders and a well-coordinated team of xxx laboratory technicians. Academic perspective: own research lines, international networking. ICDP training center: You actively help shape the dermatopathological next generation in Switzerland. Attractive employment conditions (staff restaurant, family-friendly working time models, continuing education time). Location Bern: high quality of life, excellent transport connections, international environment. Questions about the position? Further information will be gladly provided by Prof. Dr. med. Dr. phil. nat. Schlapbach, Clinic Director and Chief Physician. Write an e-mail (<>) INSELSPITAL 3010 Bern Head of Dermatopathology The University Clinic for Dermatology of the Inselspital Bern is among the most renowned dermatology clinics in Switzerland. Dermatopathology plays a key role within it: As a link between clinical diagnostics, therapy, teaching, and research, our accredited laboratory performs more than 20,000 findings on skin specimens annually - from routine examinations to immunohistochemical analyses to complex molecular pathological diagnostics in close cooperation with the Clinical Genomics Laboratory of the Inselspital. The laboratory is also recognized as an ICDP training center and understands the promotion of young medical professionals as a matter of course. For the management of this unit, we are looking for a diagnostically skilled, scientifically engaged personality with a passion for design/shaping. What awaits you Overall management of the Department of Dermatopathology in technical, personnel, and economic terms. Personnel management of a multiprofessional team: dermatopathologists, laboratory staff (BMA, laboratory assistants), and administration - including employee appraisals, development planning, and recruitment. Budget and resource responsibility: cost center management, economic efficiency control, investment planning, and cooperation in service billing. Independent reporting in the entire spectrum of dermatological histopathology - including immunohistoch