Debiopharm is an independent biopharmaceutical company based in Switzerland with an ongoing commitment to research in oncology and infectious diseases in order to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Our main activities include drug development, drug manufacturing and digital health investment. Debiopharm International SA aims to develop innovative therapies that target high unmet medical needs. Our unique “development only” business model allows us to act as a bridge between disruptive discovery products and patient access in international markets. We first identify high-potential compounds for in-licensing, clinically demonstrate their safety and efficacy and then select large pharmaceutical commercialization partners to maximize patient access globally.

At Debiopharm you will be at the forefront of the fight against cancer and infectious diseases, and you will have the opportunity to work on new innovative medicines for patients. Efficiency is our mode of action, saving lives our collective target.

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For our Project Leadership and Management organization at our Headquarters in Lausanne, we are looking for a

Global Program Manager - Contractor 12 months

As a Global Program Manager, you will provide program management and operational support for drug development programs. Your role will involve maintaining accurate program plans, forecasts, and documentation that align with the program’s strategic goals, while coordinating cross-functional teams to efficiently execute the strategy. You will contribute to the development of innovative treatments by ensuring smooth day-to-day operations for the program team and leading workstreams and ad-hoc task forces.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Support program development & its execution

• Work closely with the Global Program Head(s) and Global Project Leader(s) using your scientific background to support the development and execution of the program strategy and its integrated development plan.
• Assist and coordinate the development of strategic documents and prepare for phase transitions in collaboration with the Program Core Teams.
• Contribute to strategy implementation and operational execution of the program, ensuring quality and accuracy of the program plan and forecast in enterprise planning systems.
• Coordinate team objective setting, prioritization and tracking. Collaborate with teams to identify key program issues and participate in ad-hoc cross-functional task forces and workstreams to address and resolve issues.
• Contribute to risk assessment and contingency planning.
• Support Global Program Head(s) and Global Project leader(s) in preparing comprehensive program recommendations, board meeting presentations, and updates for governance boards.
• Report on projects progress, deliverables, and communicate program status.
• ·May support the management of external partnerships and collaborations.

Support program management excellence and foster an enterprise mindset

• Provide operational support to assigned teams.  Prepare and manage the effective coordination and facilitation of cross-functional team meetings from a program management perspective (agendas, minutes…).
• Contribute to program management excellence by supporting the implementation of program management standards, team objectives, project documentation and communication.
• Enhance program management expertise in planning, tracking, scenario-generation, contingency development, critical path analysis, and risk management.
• Develop and maintain global, integrated cross-functional plans, identifying key deliverables for each function.
• Establish and maintain a close partnership with the Clinical Trial Teams and program workstreams to ensure alignment and overall program execution.
• Ensure that functional deliverables are completed on time, on budget and according to quality standards. Take a hands-on approach if required to support the various teams.
• Prepare and present monthly reports to the team and stakeholders to show progress and results. Anticipate risks and provide recommendations and solutions.
• Actively drive process improvement and best practices on the program and in developing program management tools, templates, and processes.
• Coordinate, elaborate and consolidate the writing of monthly, quarterly or annual reports on multi-projects progress and portfolio views.
• Actively promote the values of program management within the company.

Team collaboration and support

• Support Global Program Head(s) and Global Project Leader(s) in fostering a leadership style that is inclusive, agile, proactive, and collaborative.
• Promote a positive, high-performing team environment, fostering trust, shared responsibility, and teamwork.
• Support a continuous improvement mindset across the organization.

• Master’s or PhD (preferred) in Life Sciences.
• PMP or equivalent certification.
• At least 3 years of experience in drug development program management, working directly with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams within international pharma or biotech companies, or at least 5 years as a member of a cross-functional, multidisciplinary drug development team representing preclinical, CMC or clinical development at a Pharma or Biotech company.
• Demonstrated hands-on use of project management skills, including the management of project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, risk assessments and reporting.
• Knowledge of the special requirements of Oncology or Anti-infectives disease area specific drug development, including regulatory and business is an advantage.
• Excellent planning, anticipation, organizational skills, and strong analytical thinking.
• Ability to anticipate and troubleshoot problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills for bridging between scientific and business professionals.
• Team player with an open mind, able to constructively accept feed-back and suggestions for improvement.
• Ability to handle multiple programs and responsibilities simultaneously at short notice, and meet requirements in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Technology-savvy in all Microsoft Office applications; proficient in MS Project or similar planning tool.
• Fluency in English (C1); French is an asset.

Debiopharm offers employees:

• An international, highly dynamic environment with a long-term vision.
• The opportunity to work cross-functionally on leading-edge oncology and anti-bacterial programs.
• Exposure to a wide variety of areas and functions within clinical and business development.
• Participation in a company where innovation, people, and entrepreneurship are the fundamental keys to success.
• As an Equal-Pay certified company, we ensure all employees have the same opportunities.

The use of external staffing agencies or recruiters requires prior approval from our Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department at Debiopharm requests external staffing agencies or recruiters not to contact Debiopharm employees or members of the Board of Directors directly in an attempt to present candidates.

Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of an agreement between the Human Resources Department and the external staffing agency or recruiter does not create any implied obligation on the part of Debiopharm.

Debiopharm will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates themselves for either current or future positions.