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About us: SwAPP (Swiss Association of Pharmaceutical Professionals) is a dynamic non-profit association of the professionals of Therapeutic Products. Our scope includes cutting-edge and digital technologies, and a strong commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles. Our team is passionate about making a meaningful impact, and we are looking for a motivated assistant to support our administrative needs.
Location: Remote (only candidates with a valid work permit for Switzerland will be considered). For practical reasons, we would ideally like someone located in the Bern region.
Time commitment: 10-20% (approximately 4-8 hours per week), with flexibility based on business needs and employee availability.
Contract duration: The position starts as soon as possible and as an initial 6‑month fixed‑term contract, with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement.
Primary responsibilities: - Customer Relationship: Support membership administration, including onboarding new members and generating basic reports Maintain the association's CRM database, ensure accurate and up-to-date contacts information Handle administrative inquiries from members, partners and other stakeholders - Personnel documentation: assist in its preparation and maintenance, including employment records and payrolls, in compliance with applicable legal and organizational requirements. - Document administration and archiving: organize and archive documents/records, according to the association document management system - Meetings: schedule, coordinate and document internal and external meetings, including preparation of agendas, meeting materials and follow-up actions where required. - Payments: support invoices tracking and payment execution
Possible involvement areas: - Marketing & Communication - Accounting & Finance - Events & Activities Coordination
Required skills and qualifications:* - Proven experience in administrative roles - Proficiency in CRM &/or ERP systems and MS Office Suite; confidence working with digital tools (e.g. MS Teams) - Excellent written and spoken English (ideally bilingual) - Good written and verbal communication skills
Nice-to-have skills and qualifications: - Bookkeeping, invoicing and event-organisation experience - Professional working proficiency in German. Additional language skills (e.g. French) are considered an asset. - Familiarity with document and website content management systems, as well as social media administration
Personal attributes: - Highly organized, self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment - Attention to detail and working conscientiously - Ability to work collaboratively and service-driven attitude - Comfortable working in a small, evolving organisation - Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information
What we offer: - A supportive, collaborative and forward-looking team - Flexible remote work and adaptable working hours - A stimulating environment that supports your professional growth and skill development - Gain hands-on experience in a growing non-profit organisation in the health sector - The opportunity to work directly with industry professionals and healthcare experts - Exposure to innovative projects at the intersection of healthcare, technology and professional development - A meaningful work that contributes to the advancement of healthcare and patient outcomes.
How to apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in this position to [email protected] (object “Job-Assistant”).



