The International Bone Research Association (IBRA) in Basel is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join our team as a Senior Office Manager.
In this diverse role, you will support the Executive Director and the Association's governing bodies while ensuring that projects, initiatives, and day-to-day operations are successfully managed and advanced. As a central point of contact, you will coordinate international stakeholders, members, and external partners, support events and educational courses, and help ensure that decisions and agreed actions are effectively implemented.
Are you looking for an opportunity to take responsibility in an international environment, connect people and ideas, and actively contribute to the continued development of a non-profit organization through your proactive approach? We look forward to receiving your application.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and independently manage cross-functional projects and initiatives from concept through successful implementation.
- Provide comprehensive organizational and operational support to the Executive Director, including the coordination and follow-up of strategic priorities, decisions, and action items.
- Prepare and coordinate Board, General Assembly, and Committee meetings, including presentations, briefing materials, documentation, minutes, and follow-up actions.
- Coordinate events, educational courses, and other Association activities, including scheduling, logistics, budgets, and related financial processes.
- Serve as the primary contact and coordination point for international members, healthcare professionals, internal teams, sponsors, and external partners.
- Support annual planning and budget coordination in collaboration with Finance and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure efficient office and administrative processes, including membership administration, correspondence, service providers, and relevant systems.
- Continuously improve administrative processes, workflows, templates, and tools to further enhance organizational quality and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a similar position involving Office/Operations Management, Project Management, and support of senior management or governing boards.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Professional presence and excellent communication and relationship-building skills when working with international stakeholders.
- Proactive, self-driven, and solution-oriented personality with a high level of accountability, strong service orientation, and discretion in handling confidential matters.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with project management, event management, database systems, or similar administrative platforms.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken. German language skills and additional languages are considered an advantage.
What We Offer
We offer a responsible and diverse position in an international and dynamic environment characterized by high quality standards and exciting challenges.
About IBRA
IBRA is a globally active non-profit organization dedicated to advancing and promoting clinical expertise in the field of osteosynthesis. Its core activities focus on education, professional development, and research, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration within the international professional community.
The organization supports healthcare professionals working in osteosynthesis by providing high-quality educational opportunities, facilitating international networking, encouraging peer-to-peer exchange, and promoting the global sharing of knowledge and best practices.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application at
hr@ibra.net.
IBRA International Bone Research Association
Human Resources
Hochbergerstrasse 60E
CH-4057 Basel
hr@ibra.net
www.ibra.net
Phone: +41 61 319 05 05