T2606 - IT Project Manager (12 months assignment)
Posted about 2 months ago
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.
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Debiopharm is an independent biopharmaceutical company based in Switzerland with an ongoing commitment to improve patient outcomes and quality of life in oncology and bacterial infections. Our main activities include drug development, drug manufacturing and digital health investment.
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