Scientific Collaborator with digital expertise in the health sector

Ref 2585699 | Date: 16 Oct 2026 Federal Administration Scientific Collaborator with digital expertise in the health sector Bern, Schweiz (and home office) | 80-100% | What you can contribute * Provide technical leadership for the design and implementation of priority use cases and business services in order to implement the Swiss Health Data Space, in close collaboration with the DigiSanté team and industry actors * Identify technical issues in the health sector, focusing on service providers, insurers, national and cantonal authorities and the research community and, on this basis, develop solutions that allow end-to-end data flows to be exchanged seamlessly and without media breaks * Develop binding guidelines (directives and requirements) that make data exchange interoperable and automated and which also cover the fundamental design of interfaces * Carry themes within internal and external specialized committees, prepare and facilitate workshops, guarantee knowledge transfer and take charge of lateral management within the framework of interdisciplinary projects and relations with stakeholders * Participate in drafting proposals to the Federal Council and prepare briefing notes and internal summaries for the organs of DigiSanté, the General Secretariat of the Federal Department of Home Affairs, the Federal Council and the Parliament What makes you unique * Deep understanding of processes and data flows in the Swiss health system and experience in collaborating with relevant actors, particularly regarding service provision and billing * Proven professional experience, ideally of at least seven years, in the design and implementation of interoperable solutions for health data, knowledge of relevant themes concerning data, architecture and governance, and the ability to translate technical requirements into viable specifications, use cases and exploitable business services * Familiarity with the legal and regulatory framework of the Swiss health system, particularly regarding data protection and its secondary use * Ability to reason analytically, structurally and systemically, to transform complex specialized and technical issues into applicable strategies and to develop results helping decision-making * Degree from a university of applied sciences, preferably in health sciences, computer science, business informatics, public management, political science, social sciences or a comparable discipline * Strong communication skills both oral and written, ability to express oneself with confidence in specialized committees and to move with ease in demanding contexts related to political environments and stakeholders * Good active knowledge of a second official language and good knowledge of English orally and in writing In a few words At this position, within the DigiSanté program, you will assume the fundamental responsibility for the design, implementation and operation of a Swiss Health Data Space, encompassing data related to treatments, billing and services of authorities, and allowing for responsible secondary use. This varied function requires long and vast experience regarding processes and data flows in the health system, solid knowledge in health data and medical informatics and targeted and efficiency-oriented work. What we offer * Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population. * Diversity in daily life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view. * Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health. [All benefits](< >) Committing to health We are competently committed at a national level to the health of the population and the health system in Switzerland. We also collaborate within international networks. Our task is demanding, exciting; we accomplish it by betting on equal exchanges. Our values? Commitment, open-mindedness and respect. If you are looking for useful work in varied fields and in a dynamic and attractive environment, the OFSP is made for you. Additional information Questions about the position Katrin Crameri Questions about the application HR Service Center jpid0598f52jm jpit1042jm jpiy26jm