Department Assistant (m/f/d) - 60% (Working days: Mon, Tue, Thu or Mon, Tue, Wed)<br/>Start date November 1, 2025 or by arrangement

The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the federal government's central point of contact 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.

More information about the tasks of the IPI and our attractive employment conditions can be found at www.ige.ch .


In the Department of Law & International Affairs, everything revolves around the further development of intellectual property law - both nationally and internationally. As an indispensable member of the department secretariat, you are the central point of contact and support our specialists in all administrative and organizational matters.

Department Assistant (m/f/d)

What to expect with us

• You review, categorize, and prioritize incoming orders
• Whether email, letter, or call – you communicate confidently in German, French, and English
• You handle correspondence including proofreading and editing of written texts
• You record, register, and monitor political affairs and ensure smooth allocation to the correct contact persons
• You organize travel, meetings, video conferences, and international receptions
• You are responsible for room planning and logistics within the department
• You support our director and her deputy with administrative tasks
• You flexibly cover for team members in the secretariat pool

What makes you successful

• A completed commercial apprenticeship and several years of experience - ideally in a secretariat or administration
• French as a native language - and very good German and English skills, both spoken and written
• You are digitally proficient and work confidently with MS Office & Co
• You work independently, structured, precisely, and solution-oriented
• You are service-oriented, proactive, and think ahead
• You enjoy teamwork, are resilient, and flexible

Ms. Carmen Brantschen
HR Business Partner
Phone +41 31 377 70 07
Email jobs@ipi.ch

The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is the federal government's central point of contact 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.

More information about the tasks of the IPI and our attractive employment conditions can be found at www.ige.ch .