P2615 - Clinical Operational Manager (COM)

About the job

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? Are you willing to go above and beyond? We are currently looking for a dynamic, driven, proactive and dedicated professional to join our Clinical Operations team based at our Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland as

Clinical Operational Manager (COM)

Permanent role | Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Your Mission

As a Clinical Operational Manager (COM), you are a core member of our Clinical Trial Team, driving the cross-functional delivery of clinical trials from planning through to close-out. You will lead delegated operational activities and may even step into the role of Clinical Trial Leader to operationalize study protocols. This role requires international travel up to 10% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

·       Trial Management: Coordinate/lead cross-functional teams, organize meetings, and track critical actions to ensure trial progress. 

·       Vendor Management: Oversee CRO/vendor performance and manage delegated operational activity/plans (e.g project management, communication, risk, and quality). 

·       Operational Excellence: Ensure trial deliverables meet timelines, budget, and quality standards, while managing trial documentation in the TMF. 

·       Reporting: Collect and track trial status such as enrolment and timelines to monitor the trial progress and to update the relevant internal/external boards (e.g., Core Team, Development Leadership Team, and Leadership Team).

·       Clinical Supply: Coordinate with Clinical Trial Supply Managers to ensure Investigational Medicinal Products (IMP) reach regions and countries effectively. 

·       Compliance: Contribute to risk and issue identification, develop mitigation and corrective plans, ensure all activities remain compliant with GCP and are inspection-ready. 

Your profile

·       Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Science or Healthcare. 

·       Experience: Minimum 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry in matrix organization(s), with at least 3 years specifically in clinical trials; experience in managing complex cross-borders studies, dealing with external vendors, a serious asset

·       Skills: Excellent communicator, strong leadership, influencing, drive, proactivity, self-starter, flexibility, project management, and analytical skills. 

·       Languages: Fluent in English; French or other European languages are a plus.

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.