Global Head of Analytical Operations & Excellence (Hybrid)

UCB; Wallonië; Hybride; EUR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UCB is seeking a Head of Analytical Operations & Excellence to lead a global team within Patient Supply QC. You will steer stability operations, analytical processes, and compliance, driving transformation programs and data integrity across sites.

In this role, you will shape performance, simplify processes, and collaborate with QC sites, Analytical Lifecycle Expertise, Data & Digital teams, and external partners to deliver value for patients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in analytical sciences or related field required.
• Significant experience in Quality Control, Analytical Operations, or pharmaceutical quality organizations.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams in complex global environments.
• Strong expertise in GMP compliance, audits, inspections, and quality governance.
• Demonstrated experience in operational excellence, transformation, and performance management.

Responsabilités

• Lead analytical operations, ensuring excellence in Stability and Critical Materials across the network.
• Drive operational excellence and business performance with KPIs and continuous improvement strategies.
• Shape and execute the QC transformation roadmap and implement innovative operating models.
• Ensure inspection readiness and compliance excellence with robust quality systems.
• Own Data Integrity governance and risk management across analytical systems.
• Sponsor analytical process harmonization and standardization across sites and labs.
• Strengthen resilience and global capabilities with risk management and business continuity programs.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Decision-making

Change management

GMP compliance

Audits & inspections

Quality governance

Operational excellence

Cross-functional leadership

Formation

Master’s degree in Analytical Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or equivalent

Description du poste

UCB is seeking a Head of Analytical Operations & Excellence to lead a global team within Patient Supply QC. You will steer stability operations, analytical processes, and compliance, driving transformation programs and data integrity across sites.

In this role, you will shape performance, simplify processes, and collaborate with QC sites, Analytical Lifecycle Expertise, Data & Digital teams, and external partners to deliver value for patients worldwide.