Global Electrical & Security Expert

UCB; Eigenbrakel; Hybride; EUR 110 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UCB in Belgium is seeking a Global Electrical & Security Expert to lead worldwide standards for electrical systems and physical security. You will shape global strategies across engineering projects and maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulations, cGxP, safety and sustainability while guiding site-wide standardisation.

Fluent English and French required; Master’s in a related technical field and 10+ years of information security and engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years in information security with EU directives exposure.
• ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementer/Auditor or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, and control systems.
• Proven leadership of international projects and diverse teams.

Responsabilités

• Define and implement global strategies for electrical systems, security, and maintenance.
• Develop technical standards integrating regulations, safety, sustainability and business needs.
• Guide feasibility studies, conceptual designs and solution selection for new projects.
• Monitor standards implementation and provide technical support across sites worldwide.
• Support technical assessments and continuous improvement initiatives in Physical Asset Management.
• Identify emerging technologies and drive lifecycle innovations for reliability and safety.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Security engineering

Formation

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline

Description du poste

We are looking for a strategic, collaborative and solutions-oriented Global Electrical & Security Expert to join our Physical Asset Management, Technical Standards & Expertise team, based at our UCB campus in Braine L’Alleud.

About The Role

As Global Electrical & Security Expert, you will be UCB’s worldwide reference for electrical systems and physical security. You will shape and implement global strategies across engineering projects and maintenance activities. You will ensure that technical standards integrate regulatory requirements, cGxP principles, safety, sustainability and Good Engineering Practices. You will also provide specialist guidance, promote innovation throughout the equipment lifecycle and support the consistent application of standards across UCB sites.

Who You Will Work With

You will join the Physical Asset Management, Technical Standards & Expertise team and report to the Technical Standards & Expertise Lead. You will collaborate with Engineering, Sites & Facilities teams, project leaders, maintenance specialists and multidisciplinary stakeholders worldwide. You will also guide internal experts, external partners, vendors and contractors, helping teams translate business needs into robust and sustainable technical solutions.

What You Will Do

• You will define and implement global strategies for electrical systems, security, engineering projects and maintenance activities.
• You will develop technical standards integrating regulations, cGxP, safety, sustainability and business requirements.
• You will guide feasibility studies, conceptual designs and technical solution selection for new engineering projects.
• You will monitor standards implementation and provide technical support across UCB’s global sites.
• You will support technical assessments, failure investigations and continuous improvement initiatives within Physical Asset Management.
• You will identify emerging technologies and introduce lifecycle innovations that improve reliability, safety and sustainability.

Interested?

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

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, security engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• At least ten years’ experience in information security, including exposure to European cybersecurity directives.
• ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor or equivalent certification.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, control systems, instrumentation and industry-standard engineering tools.
• Proven leadership of complex international projects, multidisciplinary teams and internal or external technical resources.
• Full professional proficiency in English and French, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

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.