Senior Manager Statistical Programming

Debiopharm International SA; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligible

Private health insurance

Pension plan

Professional development support

On-site meal facilities

Job summary

Debiopharm International SA in Lausanne seeks a Senior Manager, Statistical Programming to provide strategic leadership for statistical programming and data science initiatives. You will lead a talented team to deliver high-quality programming for clinical projects, driving digitalization and AI-enabled processes across the department.

You will partner with Biostatistics, Data Management, IT, and Clinical Development to ensure compliant, robust reporting and timely deliverables in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Education: MSc in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 7+ years of statistical programming in pharmaceutical clinical development.
• Technical: Extensive knowledge of SAS software and general computing techniques.
• Industry: Understanding of clinical trial design, reporting processes, and software development/validation.
• Soft Skills: Proactive communicator with cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of statistical programmers and data scientists.
• Drive digitalization strategy and AI adoption for clinical data processing.
• Ensure quality and timely programming deliverables for study reports.
• Provide technical guidance to CRO partners and manage vendor oversight.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Statistical programming

AI adoption

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

MSc in Statistics/Biostatistics/Math/CS

Tools

SAS

Job description

Senior Manager Statistical Programming

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.

We are currently looking for a motivated and collaborative professional to join our Biostatistics and Data Management (R&D) Department based at our Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland as Senior Manager, Statistical Programming Permanent role | Lausanne, Switzerland.

Your Mission:

As the Senior Manager of Statistical Programming, you will provide strategic leadership for Statistical and Clinical Data Science Programming. You will be the driving force behind our digitalization strategy, implementing cutting‑edge data science technology and AI adoption to streamline clinical data processing and analysis. Beyond strategy, you will lead a talented team of programmers and data scientists to ensure the highest quality of deliverables for our clinical projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management: Manage a team of statistical programmers, overseeing resource planning, talent acquisition, and professional development.
• Strategic Digitalization: Lead the roadmap for AI adoption and new technical solutions for integrating and reporting clinical data.
• Operational Excellence: Accountable for the quality and timelines of all programming deliverables (datasets, TLFs) for study reports and integrated summaries.
• Vendor Oversight: Provide technical guidance to CRO partners to ensure efficient, integrated project reporting and adherence to standards.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities strictly adhere to GCP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements for electronic data submissions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Biostatistics, Data Management, IT, and Clinical Development functions.

Requirements

• Education: MSc in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: At least 7 years of statistical programming experience within pharmaceutical clinical development.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of SAS software and general computing techniques.
• Industry Knowledge: Thorough understanding of clinical trial design, reporting processes, and software development/validation methodologies.
• Soft Skills: Proactive communicator with the ability to adapt quickly to changing organizational needs and maintain successful cross-functional partnerships.

Benefits

• 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.

Job Details

• Work location 1006 Lausanne (VD)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent
• Qualification skilled
• Work experience More than 3 years
• Education Master’s degree from a university or equivalent
• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge
• By online Online form