T2502 - Paralegal Officer (Temporary 8 months)

Debiopharm is a privately-owned Swiss biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative therapies in oncology and infectious diseases. With a unique development-only business model, we act as a bridge between groundbreaking discovery products and patient access worldwide. Join us at Debiopharm to make a significant impact on patients' lives as we develop transformative medicines.

We are currently seeking a

Paralegal Officer 100% - (Temporary 8 months)

As a Paralegal Officer in our Legal Affairs department, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal framework while helping to identify and protect the interests of Debiopharm Group entities. Your primary focus will be on the preparation and management of various contracts and agreements.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Review a variety of agreements in relation to clinical trials (clinical trial agreements, services agreements, consultancy agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.)
• Assist the legal department members on other legal matters not relating to clinical trials such as legal presentations, implementation of IT tools, Intellectual Property Matters a plus
• Assist with drafting, reviewing and negotiating different type of agreement especially confidentiality agreements , consultancy agreement, services agreements, material transfer agreements and amendments under the supervision of lawyers
• Participate in internal projects meetings, working with internal and external stakeholders (including third parties and outside counsel as necessary)
• Different administrative tasks (signature, filling, keeping trackers, etc.)

• Law Degree (Paralegal, Bachelor, or equivalent) with 3-5 years of experience in negotiating and drafting legal agreements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French (C1).
• Previous experience in the Life Sciences sector is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with Intellectual Property matters is a valuable asset.
• Interpersonal skills needed to work effectively in an international organization across various business areas.
• Self-motivated, you are a collaborative team player eager to join a passionate team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to quickly prioritize tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• 2 days of home office every week
• The opportunity to join a successful company, at the forefront of the most advanced scientific developments in the industry and be exposed to many areas within clinical development and the pharmaceutical industry
• The possibility to be in a company in which innovation, people and entrepreneurship are the fundamentals of its success
• Proud to be an Equal-Pay certified, we ensure offering to all our employees 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.