Global External QC Partnerships Lead

UCB; Eigenbrakel; Sur place; EUR 95 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UCB is seeking a QC External Partner Lead to strengthen and govern our global external QC network, based at our campuses in Belgium or Switzerland.

You will build partnerships with third-party laboratories, lead governance initiatives, and drive projects that enhance quality, compliance, and efficiency across Patient Supply QC.

Join a collaborative team that values strategic thinking, problem-solving, and a relentless focus on patient safety.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Science, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical Quality Control and analytical testing.
• Experience managing external partners (CMOs, CROs, labs, suppliers).
• Strong PM, risk assessment, and cross-functional leadership.
• Excellent communication and negotiation in French and English.
• Proven ability to drive quality improvements and governance.

Responsabilités

• Manage UCB’s global network of external QC partners and laboratory service providers.
• Lead governance activities and chair the Analytical Supplies & Services Network Committee.
• Negotiate and oversee contracts, budgets, and performance indicators with external partners.
• Identify risks, coordinate mitigation plans, ensure regulatory and quality compliance.
• Lead transformation programs to improve QC capabilities, processes, and efficiency.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, empowerment, safety, and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Project management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Quality improvements

Governance

Decision making

French and English

Formation

Master’s degree in Science

Description du poste

UCB is seeking a QC External Partner Lead to strengthen and govern our global external QC network, based at our campuses in Belgium or Switzerland.

You will build partnerships with third-party laboratories, lead governance initiatives, and drive projects that enhance quality, compliance, and efficiency across Patient Supply QC.

Join a collaborative team that values strategic thinking, problem-solving, and a relentless focus on patient safety.