Bio Process Engineer Senior

UCB S.A.; Eigenbrakel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UCB S.A. in Belgium's Biomanufacturing Operations Center is seeking a Senior Bio Process Engineer to lead complex process and equipment improvement initiatives in a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, automation and quality teams to deliver strategic projects, resolve technical challenges, and drive operational excellence while ensuring compliance with regulated manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioprocessing, or a related scientific field.
• Strong knowledge of biomanufacturing processes, process optimisation, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Significant experience in engineering and/or automation and/or operation and/or manufacturing science and technology.
• Proven project management experience, including planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and project execution.
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical challenges and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Fluent communication skills in English and French.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex process and equipment improvement projects from planning through execution and implementation.
• Develop project plans, budgets, timelines, resource strategies, and risk mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Investigate and resolve complex manufacturing, engineering, and automation‑related issues.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve operational performance.
• Support production activities and contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Connaissances

Bioprocess Eng

Process optimisation

Project management

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional team

English-French fluency

Formation

BSc/BEng

Bioprocessing MSc

Biotechnology

Description du poste

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a talented and motivated Senior Bio Process Engineer to join our Belgium Biomanufacturing Operations Center in Braine‑L’Alleud, Belgium.

Here, you will have the opportunity to truly expand your expertise in a dynamic and forward‑looking environment where your growth and development are a priority. By working with the latest technologies and innovative techniques, you will help produce groundbreaking medicines that make a real difference for patients – today and in the future.

About the role

You will play a key role in delivering complex projects within a state‑of‑the‑art biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will lead process and equipment improvement initiatives, solve technical challenges across manufacturing, engineering, automation and digital systems, and contribute to operational excellence.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a multidisciplinary team that partners closely with manufacturing, engineering, automation, digital technology, quality, and external suppliers. Together, you will support critical manufacturing operations, deliver strategic improvement projects, and solve complex technical challenges that contribute to the production of innovative medicines. The team values collaboration, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to excellence.

What you’ll do

• Lead complex process and equipment improvement projects from planning through execution and implementation.
• Develop project plans, budgets, timelines, resource strategies, and risk mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Investigate and resolve complex manufacturing, engineering, and automation‑related issues.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve operational performance.
• Support production activities and contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Education, experience and skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioprocessing, or a related scientific field.
• Strong knowledge of biomanufacturing processes, process optimisation, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Significant experience in engineering and/or automation and/or operation and/or manufacturing science and technology.
• Proven project management experience, including planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and project execution.
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical challenges and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Fluent communication skills in English and French.

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 that if your enquiry does not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through this channel.