Managing Director 80-100 %

Represent interests. Strengthen doctors. Shape the future. The Verband Schweizerischer Assistenz- und Oberärztinnen und -ärzte (vsao) represents the professional, professional-political and economic interests of assistant and senior physicians in Switzerland. With around 24'000 members, a central secretariat based in Bern and 16 regional sections, the vsao is an important voice in the Swiss healthcare system. At the center of its commitment are fair and modern working conditions as well as high-quality medical postgraduate and continuing education. For the succession of the long-standing Managing Director, we are looking for an integrative, unifying and implementation-strong leadership personality as of 1 February 2027 or by arrangement. In this versatile key position, you will lead the central secretariat, hold the threads together between the various association levels and, together with the association bodies, shape the further development of the vsao. Your tasks * Overall operational management of the central secretariat with personnel, organizational and financial responsibility * Leadership and further development of the 12 employees as well as promotion of an open, participatory work and leadership culture * Active participation in the extended presidency as well as in other internal and external leadership bodies * Ensuring effective cooperation between the central secretariat, bodies, sections and external partners * Implementation of the association strategy as well as management and support of central projects and change processes * Coordination of different interests and development of sustainable solutions within the federally organized association Your competencies * Tertiary degree in business administration, law or a comparable subject * Several years of leadership experience in a comparable function * Knowledge of the Swiss healthcare system and a good understanding of political and institutional contexts * Experience in the association environment is an advantage * Integrative and unifying leadership personality with pleasure in the development and empowerment of employees * Skill in dealing with different stakeholders as well as strong communication and networking skills * Entrepreneurial thinking, initiative and pleasure in shaping and further development * Business fluent German skills as well as fluent French skills Your place of work Monbijoustrasse 36, Bern, Schweiz Your advantages * Versatile leadership function with great scope for design in a professional association of national importance in Switzerland * Opportunity to actively help shape relevant developments in the Swiss healthcare system * Dedicated and independent working team with a positive working atmosphere * Modern and centrally located workplace in Bern * Attractive employment conditions and very good social benefits Interested? Further information can also be found at [ ](< >). For data protection reasons, please submit applications via the <<Apply now>> button (Application deadline: 9 November 2026). Do you have questions? I will be happy to answer them personally. Glenda Meliiek Institut für emotionale Kompetenz AG Hallwylstrasse 34 | 3005 Bern | Rennweg 34 | 8001 Zürich | [ ](< >) j4id10439268jm j4it1042jm j4iy26jm