Together, we innovate, we impact, we grow
At Debiopharm, we develop innovative therapies that change patients' lives — and our Digital & IT team is the engine that keeps our science moving. We're looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join us on a contract basis and drive the delivery of projects that translate our Digital & IT roadmap into business value across R&D, Clinical, Safety, Regulatory, and Quality.
If you thrive at the intersection of technology, business, and regulated environments — we would like to get in touch.
IT Project Manager (Contractor 12 Months)
Lausanne, Switzerland · Hybrid · 12 Months · Contractor role
What you'll do
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Own the delivery of multiple IT projects end-to-end — on time, on budget, on scope — using the right approach (waterfall, agile, or hybrid) for each engagement
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Partner with business stakeholders to capture needs, challenge assumptions, and shape pragmatic solutions
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Coordinate internal teams, vendors, and consultants; manage risks, dependencies, and change with a steady hand
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Ensure quality and compliance — proper validation, documentation, and clean handover to operations, in line with GxP, CSV, GAMP 5
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Contribute to the broader portfolio — prioritization, capacity planning, reporting, and continuous improvement of our PM standards and tooling (MS Planner, Azure DevOps)
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Facilitate meetings, workshops, reviews, and steering forums with confidence, structure and clarity
Requirements
What you bring
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5+ years managing IT projects, ideally in pharma, life sciences, or another regulated industry
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University degree in IT, Engineering, or equivalent
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Working knowledge of CSV / GAMP 5 and IT Systems Lifecycle
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Hands-on experience with both waterfall and agile/hybrid delivery
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Proficiency with MS Planner Premium (or similar) and Azure DevOps (or equivalent), Planisware Orchestra is a plus
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Strong business analysis skills — requirements gathering, process mapping, solution design
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Excellent written and spoken English; French is a strong asset
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Exposure to pharmaceutical R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, or Quality domains is a plus
Who you are
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Autonomous, structured, resilient — you keep teams steady through every phase
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A strong communicator who can move fluidly from technical detail to executive summary
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Problem solver helping teams navigate unclarity and push through challenges with clear next steps
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Curious, service-minded, and detail-oriented — comfortable challenging stakeholders constructively
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Cool under pressure, with an eye on the bigger picture even when things get busy
Benefits
What we Offer:
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Being part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and impact aren’t just values — they’re how we work every day
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Partner with teams across disciplines, at the forefront of oncology and anti-infective development
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An inclusive and respectful workplace — proud to be Equal-Pay certified
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Grow in a culture that values people, purpose, and performance
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A chance to grow, share, and shape the future of healthcare
What to Expect in the Recruitment Process:
If your application is selected, you’ll be invited to interviews with Talent Acquisition and the Hiring Manager via Teams, followed by a panel interview and reference checks. Communication is handled via Workable—check your spam folder for emails from *@outbound.workable.com.
Please contact our HR Department prior to submitting any profiles. We cannot accept unsolicited applications from agencies or recruiters.
