People and Operations Specialist (fixed term contract - mat cover) January 2026 - October 2026

People and Operations Specialist (fixed term contract - mat cover) 50 - 80% January 2026 - October 2026Blue Matter is a rapidly growing strategic consulting firm serving clients in the life sciences industry. We partner with our clients to help them achieve commercial success across the lifecycle of their products, portfolios and organizations. Our project types include new product planning, launch strategy & planning, brand & life cycle planning and corporate & portfolio strategy, across a variety of specialty therapeutic areas.We have a unique entrepreneurial culture and invest in building Blue Matter to be one of the best places to work. We have a strong global presence with offices in the US (San Francisco, New York, Boston), Europe (London, Zurich, Netherlands), and India (Mumbai, Gurgaon, Pune).Primary ResponsibilitiesThe roles and responsibilities of the HR Specialist 50-80% will include, but are not limited to the following:Scheduling and organising phone screens and assessment centres for Zurich and LondonSupporting the Europe People Director with HR administrative activitiesProviding in-person, local office operational support as needed for the Zurich office Desired Experience And Skills2+ years experience in a similar roleExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English and GermanSuperb organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize workExtremely tech-savvyProficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint a MUSTAbility to quickly build proficiency in other programsPassionate, curious and open-minded personality with proactive approach to anticipating the needs of our teamAbility to work in an agile and dynamic environment, flexing to support the needs of our teamPlease note this role can be hybrid between in-person/remote working, but will require a minimum of 2.5 days in-person at the Blue Matter Zurich officeCH work authorisation Our offerBlue Matter is a specialized management consulting firm focused on serving clients within the bio-pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and medical device sectors. We offer:Rapidly growing start up with an innovative and dynamic spiritDiversity of responsibilities, tasks, and learning opportunitiesInternational work environment and multi-cultural teamAttractive work location in Zurich Please make sure you submit your application in English.Please note that we can only progress with candidates who have a valid work permit for Switzerland.Powered by JazzHRarXoh574Q5