Eidgenössisches Institut für Geistiges Eigentum
Bern
Advisor Intellectual Property, Innovation & Public Health Affairs - 100%, Immediate Start or By Arrangement
- 18 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Bern
Job summary
The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property supports innovation.
Tasks
- Represent Switzerland in international health policy negotiations.
- Promote understanding of intellectual property in public health.
- Coordinate positions within the Institute and with stakeholders.
Skills
- Master's degree in international relations or related field.
- Experience in international law and negotiations required.
- Fluent in German or French and proficient in English.
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About the job
The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the central federal contact point for patents, trademarks, geographical indications, design protection and copyright. We support innovators and creatives in turning their ideas into value, thereby promoting innovation, competitiveness, cultural diversity and social progress. Under the label ip-search, we also offer worldwide patent searches.
Further information about the tasks of the IPI and our attractive employment conditions can be found at www.ige.ch .
The International Trade Relations division within the Legal & International Department represents Switzerland's interests in the field of intellectual property law at the international level. As Advisor Intellectual Property, Innovation & Public Health, you work at the interface of intellectual property, innovation and public health issues.
Advisor Intellectual Property, Innovation & Public Health Affairs
What to expect with us
- You represent the IPI in the work of Swiss global health policy (GAP)
- You conduct negotiations and represent Switzerland's interests internationally
- You promote understanding of the role of intellectual property for research, innovation and public health
- You develop positions and coordinate matters within the IPI and with other federal offices
- You design and organise projects and specialist events
- You network the IPI with all key players at national and international levels
What makes you successful
- You hold a master’s degree in international relations, public health, political science, law or a related field
- You have several years of professional and negotiation experience, preferably in an international environment
- You are familiar with international health law and preferably also with intellectual property law
- You possess diplomatic skills and work in partnership with other federal offices and stakeholders
- You communicate complex issues clearly and convincingly
- You are a native German or French speaker, with good knowledge of the other language, and have excellent English skills
- You work reliably and precisely, both in a team and independently
Your contact
Ms Carmen Brantschen
HR Business Partner
Phone +41 31 377 70 07
E-mail jobs@ipi.ch
About us
The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the central federal contact point for patents, trademarks, geographical indications, design protection and copyright. We support innovators and creatives in turning their ideas into value, thereby promoting innovation, competitiveness, cultural diversity and social progress. Under the label ip-search, we also offer worldwide patent searches.
Further information about the tasks of the IPI and our attractive employment conditions can be found at www.ige.ch .
