Job Description

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

• 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

• Partner with business stakeholders to capture needs, challenge assumptions, and shape pragmatic solutions

• Coordinate internal teams, vendors, and consultants; manage risks, dependencies, and change with a steady hand

• Ensure quality and compliance — proper validation, documentation, and clean handover to operations, in line with GxP, CSV, GAMP 5

• Contribute to the broader portfolio — prioritization, capacity planning, reporting, and continuous improvement of our PM standards and tooling (MS Planner, Azure DevOps)

• Facilitate meetings, workshops, reviews, and steering forums with confidence, structure and clarity

Requirements

What you bring

• 5+ years managing IT projects, ideally in pharma, life sciences, or another regulated industry

• University degree in IT, Engineering, or equivalent

• Working knowledge of CSV / GAMP 5 and IT Systems Lifecycle

• Hands-on experience with both waterfall and agile/hybrid delivery

• Proficiency with MS Planner Premium (or similar) and Azure DevOps (or equivalent), Planisware Orchestra is a plus

• Strong business analysis skills — requirements gathering, process mapping, solution design

• Excellent written and spoken English; French is a strong asset

• Exposure to pharmaceutical R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, or Quality domains is a plus

Who you are

• Autonomous, structured, resilient — you keep teams steady through every phase

• A strong communicator who can move fluidly from technical detail to executive summary

• Problem solver helping teams navigate unclarity and push through challenges with clear next steps

• Curious, service-minded, and detail-oriented — comfortable challenging stakeholders constructively

• Cool under pressure, with an eye on the bigger picture even when things get busy

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.