# P2615 - Clinical Operational Manager (COM)

> Debiopharm · Lausanne, Switzerland · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-11

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Clinical Operations

## Description

### 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.

## Requirements

### **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.

## 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._

## Apply

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