Debiopharm is privately-owned Swiss biopharmaceutical company committed to research in oncology and infectious diseases in order to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Debiopharm International SA aims to develop innovative therapies via our unique “development only” business model, acting as a bridge between disruptive discovery products and patient access in international markets. At Debiopharm you will be at the forefront of the fight against cancer and infectious diseases through working on innovative medicines for patients. Join our team at Debiopharm where together, we innovate, we impact, and we grow.

For our Human Resources Department based at our Headquarters in Lausanne, we are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a motivated and talented

Talent Acquisition & L&D Intern

Contract type : Internship

Duration : 12 months

Start Date : August 2026

Are you interested in discovering the inhouse recruitment world, Learning & Development (L&D) activities, and the pharmaceutical industry? We are looking for an intern to join our Human Resources department and support our team in our daily activities, learn, challenge us, and act as a key contributor in some of our projects. You will primarily be supporting the Talent Acquisition and L&D activities, coached by a team of professionals.

Your responsibilities will be but not limited to:

Talent Acquisition (70%)

· Full-Cycle Support: Execute the end-to-end recruitment process, from drafting and publishing job ads on ATS/Job boards to scheduling reference checks and conducting STAR-methodology interviews.

· Strategic Sourcing: Proactively hunt for top-tier talent using advanced Boolean search and multi-channel sourcing techniques.

· Data Integrity: Manage the ATS and recruitment tracking tools with precision to prepare KPIs, statistics, and recruitment analytics.

· TA Innovation: Identify digital transformation opportunities and propose AI-driven tools to automate workflows such as candidate screening and scheduling.

Learning & Development (30%)

· Content Curation: Support the design and promotion of immersive e-learning journeys focused on corporate culture, core competencies, and "future-ready" skills.

· Engagement & Marketing: Drive platform visibility by crafting high-impact communication campaigns aligned with key corporate milestones.

· Performance Monitoring: Master reporting tools to monitor completion rates and traffic, using data-driven insights to optimize the learning ecosystem.

Your profile

· Degree in Human Resources Management/relevant field; previous experience in an international or agency setting is a major plus

· Fluency in English and French is essential (written and oral);

· Mindset: A flexible self-starter who remains organized under pressure and is naturally curious about AI and new technologies

· Collaborative: A team player with a sharp analytical mind and a passion for the Pharma R&D landscape

· Ready for Action: Eager to dive into your first professional TA and L&D experience within a dynamic structure

Debiopharm offers employees:

· International, highly dynamic environment with a long-term vision.

· Cross-functional collaboration at the forefront of the most advanced scientific developments in oncology and anti-bacterial industry

· Exposure to a wide variety of areas and functions within clinical development and the pharmaceutical industry

· Participation in a company where innovation, people and entrepreneurship are the fundamental keys to 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.

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