Global Qualification & Cleaning Validation Lead

UCB S.A.; Eigenbrakel; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB S.A. is seeking a strategic Qualification & Cleaning Validation Corporate Process Owner to join the Belgium Support Services & Braine Campus, based at the UCB campus in Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium.

You will own and govern global Qualification and Cleaning Validation processes within the Quality Management System, drive harmonization across sites, and ensure ongoing inspection readiness while leading key strategic initiatives worldwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in scientific, engineering, or pharmaceutical field.
• Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in Qualification and Cleaning Validation.
• Strong knowledge of GxP regulations, including CFR 21, EudraLex, and regulated environments.
• Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems, deviations, CAPAs, and change control processes.
• Proven project management, stakeholder management, and strategic leadership capabilities.
• Fluent communication skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Own and govern global Qualification and Cleaning Validation processes within the Quality Management System.
• Develop and maintain global standards, procedures, and training materials.
• Monitor process performance through KPIs, risks, deviations, CAPAs, and inspection outcomes.
• Lead strategic projects and change initiatives supporting process improvement and harmonization.
• Build strong stakeholder partnerships and facilitate global governance and decision-making forums.
• Ensure GMP compliance and maintain continuous inspection readiness across manufacturing sites.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Quality systems

GxP compliance

Leadership

Change control

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in scientific, engineering, or pharmaceutical field

Job description

UCB S.A. is seeking a strategic Qualification & Cleaning Validation Corporate Process Owner to join the Belgium Support Services & Braine Campus, based at the UCB campus in Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium.

You will own and govern global Qualification and Cleaning Validation processes within the Quality Management System, drive harmonization across sites, and ensure ongoing inspection readiness while leading key strategic initiatives worldwide.