Analytical Scientist

UCB; Eigenbrakel; Hybride; EUR 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Résumé du poste

UCB, based in Belgium, seeks 3 Analytical Scientists to join the ADS PCA team at the Braine-l’Alleud campus. You will develop and validate analytical methods supporting development programs from early clinical phases through lifecycle management, and contribute to digitalization of analytical processes.

You will collaborate with scientists, analysts, QA, and project stakeholders; you will test materials and products, support stability studies, and ensure GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on expertise in analytical method development for chemical and biological products.
• Understanding of GMP, pharmacopoeias, method validation, transfer, and regulatory requirements.

Responsabilités

• Develop and validate analytical methods for pharmaceutical products across development stages.
• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Support stability studies, clinical releases, and process understanding activities.
• Analyze data, challenge results, and generate meaningful scientific insights.
• Manage analytical documentation, protocols, reports, and GxP-compliant records.
• Coach colleagues, support investigations, and contribute to new technology implementation.

Connaissances

Analytical method development

GMP knowledge

Bilingual French/English

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry

Outils

Chromatography

Electrophoresis

Spectrometry

Dissolution testing

Description du poste

We are looking for 3 Analytical Scientists who are curious, collaborative, and scientifically driven to join our Analytical Development Sciences (ADS) Physico-Chemical Analytics (PCA) team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.

About The Role

As an Analytical Scientist, you will play a key role in supporting development programs from early clinical phases through commercial registration and lifecycle management. You will develop and validate analytical methods, generate scientific insights, and contribute to the continuous evolution and digitalization of analytical processes. Your expertise will help ensure the quality, robustness, and success of our pharmaceutical portfolio.

Who You Will Work With

You will join the Analytical Development Sciences (ADS) department within the Physico-Chemical Analytics (PCA) group. You will collaborate closely with analytical scientists, laboratory analysts, process development teams, quality control laboratories, external partners, and project stakeholders across multiple development programs. You will also contribute to knowledge sharing and scientific coaching within the team.

What You Will Do

• You will develop and validate analytical methods supporting pharmaceutical products throughout development phases.
• You will perform analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• You will support stability studies, clinical releases, and process understanding activities.
• You will analyze data, challenge results, and generate meaningful scientific insights.
• You will manage analytical documentation, protocols, reports, and GxP-compliant records.
• You will coach colleagues, support investigations, and contribute to new technology implementation.

Interested?

For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands‑on expertise in analytical method development for chemical and biological products.
• Strong knowledge of chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrometry, dissolution testing, or related techniques.
• Understanding of GMP, pharmacopoeias, method validation, transfer, and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication skills in French and English, with a collaborative mindset.

At UCB, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative medicines that make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. You will work in a collaborative scientific environment where your expertise, ideas, and continuous learning will help shape the future of healthcare.

About Us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.