Job Description

Together, we innovate, we impact, we grow

At Debiopharm, every step we take is guided by one purpose: improving the lives of people affected by cancer and infectious diseases. As a privately-owned Swiss biopharmaceutical company, we’re driven by science, but above all, by the people behind every treatment — the patients and their families.

Through our unique “development only” model, we bring forward promising therapies and transform them into treatments that can reach those who need them most, faster.

Are you passionate about advancing science and improving lives? We are currently looking for a driven, passionate and collaborative professional to join our Biostatistics and Data Management department based at our Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland as

Senior Clinical Data Manager

Permanent role | Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Your Mission

As a Senior Clinical Data Manager, you will be accountable for the quality and timelines of data management activities across assigned clinical studies. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that complete, accurate, and consistent clinical data is available to support our internal decision-making processes. Whether managing internal tasks or overseeing activities outsourced to external providers, you are the guardian of data integrity and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Study Leadership: Lead and coordinate CDM activities, including eCRF design, EDC system setup, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and database release.

• Operational Excellence: Perform data review, query generation, and data coding while ensuring timely data capture from both internal and external sources.

• Strategic Planning: Define and manage timelines for multiple studies or development programs.

• Documentation & Compliance: Prepare and review Data Management Plans (DMP) and validation plans in strict compliance with GCP, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.

• Lifecycle Management: Oversee the lock, transfer, and archiving of clinical study databases.

• Collaboration: Act as a key member of the clinical study team, working closely with Clinical Trial Managers and other stakeholders in a matrix environment.

Requirements

Your profile

• Education: Scientific or technical background, ideally at a university level. In addition, any Project Management certification would be a plus.

• Experience: At least 10 years in clinical data management, working in matrix organization with at least one previous and solid experience in pharmaceutical industry and supporting Phase 1 to 3 studies. Project Management experience, an asset.

• Technical Expertise: Strong experience with various EDC systems and first experience or proficiency automating activities with AI.

• Leadership: Proven track record in leading data management studies and teams to deliver high-quality, regulatory-compliant databases.

• Skills: Excellent organizational, planning/coordination, proactivity and communication skills. Tech savvy, especially with Digital tools and AI

• Languages: Fluent in English; knowledge of French is a distinct asset.

Benefits

What we Offer:

• Being part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and impact aren’t just values — they’re how we work every day

• Partner with teams across disciplines, at the forefront of oncology and anti-infective development

• An inclusive and respectful workplace — proud to be Equal-Pay certified

• Grow in a culture that values people, purpose, and performance

• 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.