P2616 - Clinical Operational Specialist (COS)

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 Clinical Operational Team (R&D) based at our Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland as

Clinical Operational Specialist (COS)

Contractor role | Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Your Mission

The Clinical Operational Specialist (COS) is a vital member of the Clinical Trial Team, supporting the seamless delivery of clinical trials under the leadership of the Clinical Trial Leader. You will be responsible for delegated operational activities, ensuring high quality and precision from trial setup through to archiving.

Key Responsibilities

·       Trial Coordination: Manage Clinical Trial Team meetings, prepare minutes, and follow up on outstanding actions. 

·       Trial management: Ensure all delegated operational trial deliverables are met according to timelines, budget, operational procedures, and quality standards.

·       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).

·       TMF Management: Collaborate with TMF Specialists to set up, maintain, and archive the Trial Master File, ensuring constant audit readiness. 

·       Operational Setup: Manage & oversee IRB/IEC submission plans, set up clinical trial insurance, and oversee vendor systems set up/management such as IRT.

·       Vendor Oversight: Assist with CRO/vendor oversight/tracking, invoice reconciliation, and purchasing order generation. 

·       Communication: Prepare materials for investigator meetings, advisory boards, and internal newsletters. 

Your profile

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

·       Experience: 3 years in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in clinical research. 

·       Skills: Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a matrix organization, collaborative, flexible, proactive, very good communication. 

·       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.