T2606 - IT Project Manager (12 months assignment)

About the job

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 

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 

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.