T2508 - Associate Clinical Safety Officer (Maternity Cover - Temporary)

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 patient safety and drug development? Join our Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance (CS&PV) team for a maternity cover position, and contribute to the development of innovative therapies in Oncology and Infectious Diseases.

We are currently looking for a motivated and collaborative professional to join our Clinical Development department at our Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland as

Associate Clinical Safety Officer (100% - Maternity Cover)

Reporting to the Clinical Safety Manager, you will actively support the safety surveillance and pharmacovigilance activities for a portfolio of clinical-stage compounds, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across all phases of development.

Your Mission.

Pharmacovigilance Surveillance

• Manage case processing and electronic reporting for clinical trials under the supervision of the Clinical Safety Manager.
• Participate in multidisciplinary study team meetings alongside Clinical Safety Officers.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, CROs, and partners to execute CS&PV activities.
• Support reconciliation between clinical and safety databases.
• Coordinate the preparation of DSURs and Safety Management Plans.
• Contribute to safety surveillance and signal detection activities in collaboration with Safety Physicians.

Operations & Quality Assurance

• Ensure appropriate filing of clinical safety documents in Trial Master Files (TMFs).
• Support the development and compliance of SOPs and working instructions.
• Assist in vendor oversight and performance management.

More than a checklist of skills, we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to science with purpose.

• PhD or MSc in Sciences Pharmacy, Medical Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical trial safety within a vendor, academic institution, or pharmaceutical company.
• Experience working on clinical trials in development (Phase 1 and 2 required; Phase 3 is a plus).
• Familiarity with safety databases and exposure to PV tools (XEVMPD, EudraVigilance training is a plus).
• Scientific acumen to support review of study reports and contribute to safety deliverables.
• Excellent medical writing and editorial skills in English
• Previous experience in Oncology or Infectious Diseases is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience working in matrix organizations.
• Problem-solving mindset, flexibility, and a team-oriented attitude.

• 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.