Managing Director (Administrativer Direktor / Administrative Direktorin)

UniBE is right in the middle of it. With us, you benefit from the central location and transport-friendly sites. Managing Director (Administrativer Direktor / Administrative Direktorin) Start date or by arrangement Employment type permanent Institute / Place of work [Department for BioMedical Research (DBMR)](< >) About the Department The Department for BioMedical Research (DBMR) is the central platform for translational biomedical research at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bern. Over 100 research groups use the infrastructure, core facilities, and scientific services of the department, which closely connects basic research, clinical research, and technological innovation. The DBMR is in a phase of strategic further development and organizational transformation with the aim of sustainably strengthening its international visibility, structural efficiency, and scientific profile building. The strategic management of the DBMR is carried out by a directorate of scientific program managers, with the scientific directorate being determined on a rotational basis. To implement organizational development and to strengthen institutional governance capabilities, an Administrative Director / Administrative Director is appointed as an integral member of the directorate and assumes a key role in the operational leadership of the department's central services. The position combines overall operational responsibility with strategic co-design and is aimed at an experienced leader with strong management and transformation competence. Your tasks Strategic management and organizational development * Implementation of the structural and strategic further development of the DBMR * Further development of governance, decision-making, and organizational structures * Advising the scientific leadership on strategic issues Operative overall coordination * Responsibility for the areas of finance, personnel, infrastructure, security, and research platforms * Management of budget planning, controlling, and resource allocation * Ensuring efficient administrative and operational processes in research operations * Leadership and further development of the administrative teams Integration and interface function * Coordination between research programs, core facilities, faculty, university, and clinical partners * Moderation of complex decision-making processes in a matrix organization * Representation of the department in university and external committees * Promotion of a transparent communication and leadership culture Your profile * Completed doctorate (PhD), preferably in the biomedical, natural science, or related field * Several years of leadership experience in a complex organization, ideally in an academic or research-oriented environment * Proven experience in organizational development, change management, and strategic implementation * Sound competence in budget planning, financial management, and personnel leadership * Experience with third-party funding systems, research infrastructures, or scientific platforms is an advantage * Strong analytical and strategic skills as well as an integrative leadership style * Very good German and English skills We offer * A key position with great scope for design in an internationally networked research environment * Direct participation in the operational and strategic development of a large university research department * Cooperation with leading researchers from medicine, natural sciences, and clinical research * An innovative, interdisciplinary, and dynamic working environment Your benefits Good research infrastructures and international network Interdisciplinary cooperation Team-oriented working Meaningful work and fair remuneration Working at UniBE The University of Bern offers not only exciting tasks but also an environment that actively promotes development, diversity, and equal opportunities. Discover what distinguishes us as an employer and how you can advance with us. Application and Contact The University of Bern strives to increase the proportion of women in academic leadership functions and therefore specifically invites interested female candidates to apply. An application in job sharing is possible; interested parties are asked to [provide] a j4id10398405a j4it0938a j4iy26a