Bio Process Equipments SME

UCB; Eigenbrakel; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Equal opportunity employer

Résumé du poste

UCB is seeking a Bio Process Equipment Subject Matter Expert to lead bio-process equipment strategies across R&D, CMC development, and commercial manufacturing at our Braine-l’Alleud campus in Belgium.

You will provide technical leadership across the full product lifecycle, influence CAPEX programs, ensure scalable, compliant equipment solutions, and drive quality-by-design through qualification and validation efforts. This role partners with global teams in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience with biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Proven track record delivering engineering and CAPEX projects in regulated environments.
• Strong GMP, FDA, EMA knowledge and risk-based validation approaches.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and translate complex challenges.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical leadership for bio-process equipment across development and manufacturing.
• Support global CAPEX projects from feasibility through commissioning and startup.
• Define equipment requirements and ensure scalable, compliant solutions.
• Drive qualification, validation, and risk assessment activities using quality-by-design principles.
• Manage supplier relationships and support equipment selection decisions.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement across sites.

Connaissances

Technical leadership

CAPEX project delivery

GMP compliance

Regulatory knowledge (FDA/EMA)

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process equipment experience

Risk-based validation

Formation

Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or related

Description du poste

We are looking for a Bio Process Equipment Subject Matter Expert who is innovative, collaborative, and solution-oriented to join our Global Engineering team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.

About The Role

As a Bio Process Equipment Subject Matter Expert, you will play a key role in shaping the future of UCB’s biopharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. You will provide technical leadership across the entire product lifecycle, from R&D and CMC development to commercial manufacturing. You will influence equipment strategies, support major CAPEX programs, drive innovation, and ensure that bio-process equipment solutions are scalable, compliant, and fit for future business needs.

Who you will work with

You will work closely with Engineering Project Managers, Manufacturing and Operations teams, CMC Development, R&D, Bio Process Development, Quality Assurance, Validation, and Digital Technology teams. You will also collaborate with equipment suppliers and engineering partners worldwide to support strategic projects, technology adoption, and operational excellence across UCB’s manufacturing network.

What you will do

• You will provide technical leadership for bio-process equipment across development and manufacturing activities.
• You will support global CAPEX projects from feasibility studies through commissioning and start-up.
• You will define equipment requirements and ensure robust, scalable, and compliant engineering solutions.
• You will drive qualification, validation, and risk assessment activities using quality-by-design principles.
• You will manage technical relationships with suppliers and support equipment selection decisions.
• You will promote innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement across sites and projects.

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

• Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Significant experience with biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and process technologies.
• Proven experience delivering engineering and CAPEX projects in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA, EMA, qualification, validation, and risk-based approaches.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and translate complex technical challenges into pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and change leadership skills in multidisciplinary environments.

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.

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