Hybrid MSAT DP Sterile Process Lead: Technical SME

UCB; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking an experienced MSAT DP Sterile Process Lead to provide technical leadership for sterile drug product manufacturing. The role supports design, qualification and operation of next-generation facilities in Belgium or Switzerland.

You will guide aseptic processing, contamination control and isolator-based filling technologies, driving continuous improvement across Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Validation teams. Hybrid work, with office presence in Belgium or Switzerland.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, MSAT, Process Engineering, Technical Services or Manufacturing Support.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design, start-up, qualification and operational readiness of new sterile facilities, including isolator-based filling operations.
• Lead cross-functional technology transfer and industrialization projects for sterile drug product manufacturing.
• Provide technical oversight for sterile manufacturing processes ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory expectations.
• Drive investigations, root-cause analyses and CAPA implementation for complex manufacturing issues.
• Author and review technical protocols, validation documentation, study plans and regulatory-supporting documents.
• Serve as technical authority during audits, inspections and regulatory interactions.

Skills

Aseptic processing

Contamination control

Isolator technology

Technology transfer

Process validation

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Technical leadership

Project management

GMP awareness

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

UCB is seeking an experienced MSAT DP Sterile Process Lead to provide technical leadership for sterile drug product manufacturing. The role supports design, qualification and operation of next-generation facilities in Belgium or Switzerland.

You will guide aseptic processing, contamination control and isolator-based filling technologies, driving continuous improvement across Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Validation teams. Hybrid work, with office presence in Belgium or Switzerland.